Quick Summary
Name: Ecotrust Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $516,871 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $10,000 |
| Average Grant | $10,000 |
| Application Method | Mixed (varies by program) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://ecotrust.org
- Address: 1140 SE 7th Ave Ste 150, Portland, OR 97214
- Phone: Not publicly listed
- Email: Contact through website
Geographic Focus
- Portland Metro Area (Oregon)
- Pacific Northwest region (Alaska to California)
- Focus on urban agriculture and Indigenous communities in the region
Funding Priorities
- Indigenous Leadership: Supports Indigenous leaders advancing environmental stewardship and self-determination ($60,000 awarded annually to 6 recipients through Indigenous Leadership Awards)
- Urban Agriculture: Climate-smart farming practices and equipment for urban producers ($5,000 microgrants)
- Community Programs: In-kind venue grants to nonprofits serving communities of color
- Climate-Smart Food Systems: Racially and economically just food systems development
- Forest and Ecosystem Services: Tribal stewardship and Indigenous forest management practices
- Workforce Development: Green jobs training for BIPOC communities
What They Don't Fund
Information not readily available in public sources. Community grants prioritize organizations:
- With limited resources
- That center communities of color
- Advancing racial equity
- Focus on gender, class, socioeconomic status, and ability equity
Application Method
Mixed approach depending on program:
- Indigenous Leadership Awards: Nomination-based, awarded annually at October banquet
- Urban Agriculture Microgrants: Application process through USDA partnership program (periodic cycles)
- Community Grants: Application-based for in-kind venue space (annual cycle opens November)
- Other Programs: Various application methods depending on initiative
Note: Ecotrust functions primarily as an operating foundation that runs direct programs (Green Workforce Academy, urban agriculture centers) while also making grants through specific initiatives.
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