Paul G. Allen Family Foundation

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Climate Objective
Mitigation
Sectors and Themes
Nature-based Solutions and Ecosystem Services
Oceans and Coasts
Type of Support Provider
Philanthropic
Type of Recipient
Non-profit or civil society organization
Fund Size

1,314,723,000

Co-financing Requirement
No
Contact Information

Paul G. Allen Family Foundation (pgafamilyfoundation.org)

Official Website
https://pgafamilyfoundation.org/

​Founded in 1988 by philanthropists Jody Allen and the late Paul G. Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, the foundation invests in communities across the Pacific Northwest to enhance the human experience of arts & culture, center under-served populations, and mobilize young people to make impact. In addition, the foundation supports a global portfolio of nonprofit partners working across science and technology solutions to protect wildlife, preserve ocean health, and create lasting change. The foundation also funds the Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group, which works to advance cutting-edge research in all areas of bioscience.

Support Provider

Paul G. Allen Family Foundation

Purpose of Support
Project and program implementation
Funding Type
Grants
Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for the Foundation's Supporting Natural Climate Solutions in the Pacific Northwest project are as follows:

  • Projects must specify the proposed NCS pathway(s) and must aim to adhere to normative principles for rigorous NCS projects.
  • Projects must have a plan to report baseline and endline CO2 estimates for place-based projects. Reporting may also use carbon dioxide equivalent units.
  • Projects must be in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, British Columbia, and/or Alaska.
  • If relevant, projects should articulate and measure any relevant human well-being and biodiversity co-benefits.
  • In order to be eligible to receive funding from the foundation, the primary organization be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3), U.S. organizations; Units of state or local government; State colleges or universities; Canadian non-profit organizations registered with the Canada Revenue Agency; state or federally recognized tribal communities or tribes, as well as tribal colleges and universities, and non-profits. Prior to any award of funding, organizations must review and agree to the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Grantee Code of Conduct.
  • Projects up to 3 years in duration will be considered. The project period should be appropriate for the proposed work.

General eligibility criteria for this Foundation vary depending on the topic and scope of the project.

Eligible Countries

Global, focus on Pacific Northwest region of the United States and Canada