J.W. Couch Foundation Grant Program – United States

Deadline: 15-Sep-23

Applicants are now being encouraged to apply for the J.W. Couch Foundation Grant Program to support the efforts to protect environment, further conservation and preservation initiatives and save historical architecture that preserves community heritage.

The foundation also supports initiatives that promote wellness, mental health and organizations seeking to provide and further education for all communities.

Focus Areas

• Preservation
  • Historical Preservation
    • They believe in preserving the history so that they can understand and educate the importance of community. Historic places affect the identity and have a direct impact on the well-being.
  • Wildlife Conservation
    • They believe it’s the duty to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. They envision a world where everyone works in harmony to protect what is important so that all life on this planet can thrive.
  • Renewable Energy
    • Renewable energy provides essential resources to communities without the planet-warming effects of fossil fuels. Solar, wind, hydroelectric, biomass and geothermal power are all great examples of renewable energy sources. They are looking for teams that are expanding the reach of these critical resources so that they can stave off rising global temperatures.
  • Food Management
    • Food management activities, including producing food, transporting it, and storing wasted food in landfills, produce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.
  • Transportation
    • Burning fossil fuels like gasoline and diesel release carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere. Greenhouse gas emissions from transportation account for about 29 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, making it the largest contributor to U.S. greenhouse emissions.
  • Waste Management
    • Today, products are disposed of at very high rates, and each is quickly replaced by new ones. This cycle leads to the use of more fossil fuels that are needed to power the processes required to obtain raw materials to manufacture more of these items. All of this leads to growing waste sites that contaminate the water, pollute the environment, and kill wildlife.
• Education
  • Early Childhood Education
    • They are looking for schools that are providing young children with a creative and balanced approach to education. Things they love in early childhood curriculums:
      • Life Skills
      • Collaboration with the Peers and Teachers
      • Having Fun
      • Montessori Teachings
      • Project Based Teachings
      • Diversity
      • More Time Outside
      • Less Screen Time
  • 21st-Century Education
    • They are looking for schools that teach students the essential 21st-century skills needed for the future:
      • Critical thinking and problem-solving
      • Collaboration across networks and leading by influence
      • Agility and adaptability
      • Effective oral and written communication
      • Initiative and entrepreneurship
      • Ability to access and analyze information
      • Curiosity and imagination
  • Teachers
    • Teachers are essential to providing children with the best possible education. They must invest in their future and are always looking for teams that help them succeed in educating future generations.
• Wellness
  • Mental Health
    • They are looking for teams that are helping those who struggle with mental health issues such as:
      • Depression
      • Anxiety
      • Bi-Polar
      • Schizophrenia
      • PTSD
  • Digital Wellbeing
    • They are actively looking for teams that are educating and creating awareness to promote a more balanced technological lifestyle around the world.
  • Get Outside
    • Being outside can improve memory, fight depression, lower blood pressure, and more! They support organizations that facilitate and encourage more outdoor activities that help create healthier communities.

Funding Information

• Preservation
  • $650,000 Planned
  • $535,000 Remaining
• Education
  • $650,000 Planned
  • $325,000 Remaining
• Wellness
  • $650,000 Planned
  • $399,975 Remaining

Eligibility Criteria

• You must be a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization or a for-profit organization that is aligned with one of the three charitable programs: preservation, education, or wellness.
• They provide general operating support, fund specific programs or help social entrepreneurs get new products off the ground.

For more information, visit J.W. Couch Foundation.