[Alex C. Walker Foundation](https://walker-foundation.org)

April 1, 2026 | October 1, 2026

Typical awards range from $10,000 to $50,000 for one year; larger or multi-year grants are occasionally made.

Supports projects using market-based approaches to address economic imbalances and promote a sustainable economy through research, innovation, and dissemination.

--- ## Description The Alex C. Walker Foundation funds projects that employ market-based solutions to investigate and address economic imbalances, with a particular focus on sustainability, ecosystem services, climate change, energy security, food production, and threats to the free-enterprise system. The Foundation welcomes research into the causes of economic imbalances, the impact of global financial systems and monetary policy on sustainability, and the development of innovative solutions. Projects should also include a plan to disseminate findings. Both traditional and ecological economics projects with a free-market orientation are supported. --- ## Due Dates - April 1, 2026: Application deadline (semiannual deadline) - October 1, 2026: Application deadline (semiannual deadline) Projects of a time-sensitive nature may be considered outside the normal grant cycle. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grants range from **$10,000 to $50,000** for a one-year project. - Larger or multi-year grants may be awarded at the discretion of the trustees. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be **tax-exempt organizations with 501(c)(3) status** in the United States. - Individuals are **not eligible** for funding. - U.S.-based organizations may receive funding for projects conducted internationally. - Projects should align with one or more of the Foundation’s core purposes and must include a dissemination plan. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the Foundation’s [online application portal](https://walker-foundation.org/Net/Forms/UserOrgs.aspx?processtype=orgapp&alias=walker.app&gonext=%2fNet%2fForms%2fAppCheck.aspx). - Required documents include: - Cover sheet - Executive summary - Proposal narrative - Project budget - Attachments (including IRS tax determination letter) - Only applications invited by the Foundation or renewals from previously funded applicants are currently accepted. - For detailed instructions, refer to the [Online Application section](https://walker-foundation.org/info/5533). --- ## Additional Information - The Foundation prefers projects that promote greater knowledge of economic, scientific, and environmental issues as they relate to economic imbalances and the free enterprise system. - Investigations into the effects of legislation and international agreements are also supported. - See the [qualities trustees favor](https://walker-foundation.org/info/83443) when reviewing applications for further guidance. --- ## External Links - [Grant Guidelines](https://walker-foundation.org/grant-guidelines) - [Mission Statement](https://walker-foundation.org/mission) - [Online Application Instructions](https://walker-foundation.org/info/5533) - [Contact Page](https://walker-foundation.org/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------|------------------------------------------| | Phone | 412-762-6538 | | Address | 500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3128 | | Website | [walker-foundation.org](https://walker-foundation.org) | ---

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