Center for Land-Based Learning
2021, 2022, 2023
Education, Regenerative Practices
Funding an expansion of the Beginning Farmer Incubator and Training Program which provides aspiring farmers experiential knowledge and confidence to run their own farms. Helping launch the Farm and Climate Program to help farmers optimize soil health, biodiversity, water quality, and climate stability.
Center for Land-Based Learning
2020
Education, Regenerative Practices
Supporting the development of the Maples Farm as a "learning lab" to train new farmers. The 30-acre Maples Farm will serve as an incubator to help new farmers start farms based on regenerative agriculture principles.
Interfaith Power & Light
2022, 2023
Education
Continued support for an expansion of IPL’s Cool Congregations and Faith Climate Action Week programs to provide educational resources about reducing carbon emissions in facilities and theological resources for faith leaders to preach and teach on care for Creation.
Lawrence Hall of Science
2022, 2023
Education
Funding development of ten outdoor learning experiences for use at Outdoor Education and Nature Centers. Curriculum will be imbued with traditional ecological knowledge, language, and cultural perspective through partnership with local Indigenous community organizations.
Lawrence Hall of Science
2020
Education
Funding BEETLES ' development of a Nature Videography outdoor science activity for use at Outdoor Education and Nature Centers involving children taking slow-motion phone videos to make observations impossible with the naked eye.
Mongabay
2022, 2023
Education
Supporting Mongabay’s reporting that addresses information gaps and raises awareness of the role of natural climate solutions in fostering a diverse biosphere and addressing the impacts and causes of climate change. This journalism informs decision making and improves the effectiveness of climate action.
White Buffalo Land Trust (WBLT)
2021
Education, Regenerative Practices
Supporting implementation of detailed plans for land stewardship, education and training, and scientific research at the newly acquired Jalama Canyon Ranch to facilitate rapid and broad adoption of regenerative agriculture locally, regionally, and globally.
White Buffalo Land Trust (WBLT)
2020
Education, Regenerative Practices
Contributing to the Jalama Ranch Capital Campaign to purchase 1,000 acres in the California central coast for development as a center for regenerative agriculture with programming in education, training, and research.
Grant Criteria
Grant amounts range from $70,000 to $700,000. Invited requests for multi-year grants are considered.
We use the following criteria to select organizations to invite to submit a grant application :
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Alignment with Woka Foundation’s mission, guiding principles and guiding priorities
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Clear and substantive fit within one or more Focus Areas
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Need for funding due to gaps in resource availability or funder attention
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Involves local and affected people in a meaningful way
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Strong and creative leadership
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Organizations that have a track record of success
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501(c)3 public charities
If you are aware of an organization or project that fulfills these criteria, you may reach out to us through the "Contact Us" page.