Wellborn Ecology Fund
Wellborn Ecology Fund supports schools and community organizations with place-based ecology education for Upper Valley children and youth to deepen science knowledge and environmental stewardship.
Funder: New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Application review) | November 19, 2026, 5:00 pm ET (Final submissions for 2026)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000; larger requests considered case by case with required pre-application consultation
Summary: Supports school-based, place-based ecology education for children and youth in the Upper Valley.
Key Information: Funding is limited to the Foundation’s Upper Valley Region.
Description
The Wellborn Ecology Fund, administered by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, uses “the power of place” to increase environmental and ecological science knowledge in the Upper Valley. Since 2013, the fund has focused on expanding access to place-based ecology education for children and youth, particularly in K–12 schools and early childhood education centers in underserved communities. School-based Project Grants help launch or continue programs connecting learning with local heritage, cultures, landscapes, and environmental issues.
Supported work includes teacher professional development, hands-on outdoor learning, nature-based early learning, and access to gardens, outdoor classrooms, and other natural areas. The fund seeks to strengthen student engagement and environmental stewardship, build connections between schools and community organizations, and help students contribute to resolving local environmental issues.
