[Marisla Foundation](https://online.foundationsource.com/ws/index.jsp?site=marisla)

April 15, 2026 | July 15, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | January 15, 2027

No set minimum/maximum; awards vary by program area and project.

Quarterly grants for conservation of biodiversity and women’s services, focused on select U.S. and international regions.

Only one application per organization per 12 months; indirect costs capped at 15%.

--- ## Description The Marisla Foundation provides quarterly grants in two main areas: Environment and Human Services, plus a Special Interests category open by invitation. The Environment Program funds projects promoting conservation of biological diversity and sustainable ecosystem management, with a focus on marine and coastal biodiversity in California, Northwest Mexico, Hawaii, Chile, and the Western Pacific. It also supports efforts addressing health and environmental threats from toxic chemicals. The Human Services Program supports women in crisis in Orange County and Los Angeles, California, funding activities such as stable housing, addiction treatment, domestic violence recovery, and vocational training. The foundation only accepts online applications from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations. --- ## Due Dates - April 15, 2026: Application submission deadline (quarterly) — must be submitted by midnight Eastern Standard Time / 9:00pm Pacific Time - July 15, 2026: Application submission deadline (quarterly) - October 15, 2026: Application submission deadline (quarterly) - January 15, 2027: Application submission deadline (quarterly) --- ## Funding Amount - No fixed minimum or maximum grant size; award amounts vary depending on program area, project scope, and available funding. - Indirect costs (overhead) may not exceed 15% of direct costs. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be organizations with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. - The Environment Program funds projects in California, Northwest Mexico, Hawaii, Chile, and the Western Pacific (Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia). International projects are considered via donor-advised fund partners. - The Human Services Program is limited to projects serving women in crisis in Orange County and Los Angeles, California. - The Special Interests category is open by invitation only. - Only one application per organization (including chapters/field offices) is permitted in any twelve-month period, except for organizations acting as fiscal sponsors. - Grants are not made to individuals or for political activities. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted exclusively through the [Marisla Foundation online portal](https://online.foundationsource.com/ws/index.jsp?site=marisla). - No letters of inquiry, hard copy, or emailed proposals are accepted. - Applications are accepted during specific two-month windows leading up to each quarterly deadline. - Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz before accessing the application form. - Drafts can be saved and edited until the deadline; applicants should retain their own copies. - Responses to applications are typically provided two to three months after the deadline. --- ## Additional Information - The foundation is currently funding few new grantees as it adjusts its annual funding to a sustainable level. - Multiple applications from the same organization or its chapters/field offices are discouraged and generally not reviewed. - For technical support, applicants should contact Foundation Source at (800) 839-5316 or [premiersupport@foundationsource.com](mailto:premiersupport@foundationsource.com). - For programmatic questions, contact the relevant program director (see below). --- ## External Links - [Marisla Foundation Homepage](https://online.foundationsource.com/ws/index.jsp?site=marisla) - [Application Guidelines](https://online.foundationsource.com/ws/index.jsp?site=marisla#two) - [Application Portal & Deadlines](https://online.foundationsource.com/ws/index.jsp?site=marisla#five) - [Online Application FAQ](https://online.foundationsource.com/common/faq/faq_premier.htm) --- ## Contact Information | Topic | Contact Person | Email | Phone | |----------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Environment Program | Sara Lowell, Director | [sara@marisla.org](mailto:sara@marisla.org) | | | Human Services | Peggy Lauer, Director | [peggy@marisla.org](mailto:peggy@marisla.org) | | | Technical Support | Foundation Source | [premiersupport@foundationsource.com](mailto:premiersupport@foundationsource.com) | (800) 839-5316 |

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