The Wellborn Ecology Fund
The Wellborn Ecology Fund supports hands-on place-based ecology education projects for children and youth in New Hampshire’s Upper Valley, focusing on underserved K-12 and early childhood communities.
Funder: New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Due Dates: November 19, 2026 (final submission deadline for 2026; applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project; larger requests considered with prior approval.
Summary: Supports place-based ecology education for children and youth in New Hampshire's Upper Valley, especially underserved K-12 and early childhood centers.
Key Information: Projects outside the Upper Valley region are not eligible.
Description
The Wellborn Ecology Fund is designed to enhance environmental and ecological science knowledge in New Hampshire’s Upper Valley by supporting place-based ecology education initiatives. The fund specifically targets K-12 schools, early childhood education centers, and environmental organizations serving children and youth, with a focus on underserved communities. Grants facilitate hands-on, locally relevant learning experiences that foster deeper connections to local ecosystems and promote stewardship of the natural environment.
