Download Full List of Unrestricted General Grant Awards, 1991 to Present

Select Award Examples by year, below.

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HUMAN HEALTH & THE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM
Boston Public Health Commission - $5,000
To support the Boston Mercury Removal Program which raises community awareness about the toxic effects of mercury, protects the region's natural aquatic ecosystems, and protects human health and the environment through the collection of approximately 12,000 grams of mercury from thermometers and blood pressure monitoring devices for proper disposal.

City of Springfield - $16,000
To promote pollution prevention and best environmental practices among auto repair businesses in order to protect both water quality and human health.

Clean Water Fund - $60,000 over 2 years
To examine the links in Woburn, Wilmington, Pittsfield and Fall River between unequal exposure to ecological hazards and adverse health impacts from the contamination of water resources, and to train citizens and community groups in these four communities about these hazards and impacts.

Coalition for a Better Acre - $20,000
To develop and transmit information about the environmental hazards of eating fish caught in Lowell's industrial canals.

Codman Square Health Center - $45,680
To improve the quality and accessibility of waterways available to Dorchester residents through community-wide education and awareness programs.

Conservation Law Foundation - $20,000
To address a pressing need for community involvement at a critical state in the Boston Harbor cleanup through outreach to the community, marine scientists and lawyers, and community officials and agencies.

Family Service, Inc. - $19,632
To develop a new initiative, Agua Sano (Healthy Water), which will engage natural leaders and families in Lawrence in building the skills, knowledge and experience required to mitigate the negative health consequences of toxics in the environment, specifically in the city's water supply.

Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility - $50,000
To prevent exposures to toxic chemicals that may impair child development and result in learning, behavioral and development disabilities.

Housatonic River Initiative - $30,000 over 2 years
To obtain the best possible PCB cleanup in the neighborhoods surrounding the GE plant and current two mile cleanup of the Housatonic River and laying the groundwork to insure the cleanup will extend into the rest of the Housatonic River.

JSI Center for Environmental Health Studies - $24,000 over 2 years
To work in close collaboration with the Lawrence Teen Coalition on a new initiative entitled Comunidades Saludables/Healthy Communities: Training Teen Leaders to Protect the Spicket and Merrimack Rivers which will improve and protect water quality in both these rivers in Lawrence.

Salem Sound Coastwatch - $5,000
To train volunteers to collect water samples from prioritized sites (stormwater outfalls, coastal streams, etc.), conduct laboratory testing for harmful bacteria, map storm drains, and identify other sources of pollution along the coast of Salem Sound.

Toxics Action Center - $10,000
To work with ten to twelve Massachusetts neighborhood organizations to help them address water contamination issues in their community through training and consultation.

Urban Ecology Institute - $75,000 over 3 years
To strengthen the urban community (including community leadership, public health and the economy) as it restores urban ecosystems, using organization-developed specific tools for community based ecosystems restoration in environmental justice communities, including mapping tools, a social survey process, a rapid assessment protocol and legal and policy tools for urban ecosystem restoration.

ECOSYSTEM HEALTH & BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY PROGRAM
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission - $75,000 over 3 years
To conduct a long-term hydrogeochemical study of the Kampoosa Bog in Stockbridge, Massachusetts which will involve monitoring and evaluating the hydrologic regime and chemical makeup that presumably defines and supports the vast array of rare plants, animals and communities that exist within the bog.

Cape Cod Commercial Hook Fishermen's Association, Inc. - $25,288
To sample DNA from dogfish populations and to analyze these samples for genetic variability using molecular techniques which will lead to improved management measures for the dogfishery and ultimately to a healthier marine environment in Massachusetts' waterways.

Charles River Watershed Association - $22,002
To assist the Metropolitan District Commission in improving fish access over Bleachery Dam by preparing the necessary environmental permit applications for breaching the dam on the Waltham side of the Charles River.

Executive Office of Environmental Affairs - Office of Coastal Zone Management - $50,000
To form a Green Landscapes Alliance, representing a historic partnership among local authorities, state agencies, conservation organizations, and members of the business community associated with home construction and landscaping in order to create public demand and gain commercial acceptance of eco-friendly landscape practices and native species plantings among those who influence landscape decisions in new developments, as well as nurseries, associated businesses and the general public.

Manchester-Essex Conservation Trust - $20,000 over 2 years
To update the 1984 acquisition and management plan for the 3,000-acre Essex-Manchester Woods, only one-third of which is presently under conservation protection, to reflect new information, and to create and distribute a citizen's guidebook as a means of encouraging greater public awareness and support for saving the area in its entirety.

Manomet, Inc. - $58,774 over 3 years
To revise and redesign the organization's existing natural community identification field guide for use as a teaching tool and field reference; train several hundred individuals throughout southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and the Islands in its use; collect and compile natural community information; and distribute this information to state and municipal conservation agencies.

Mass Audubon - $20,000
To create a conservation ethic toward coastal birds and their habitats on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket through increasing the position of the Coastal Waterbird Program Coordinator for the Islands from seasonal to year round, and expanding island outreach and education.

Massachusetts Riverways Program - $72,350 over 2 years
To establish sound citizen science for instream flow restoration efforts and inform non-profit groups, water suppliers, dam operators, citizens, and state and federal agency personnel about current issues and techniques for stream flow restoration and protection.

Mystic River Watershed Association - $12,000
To continue and expand its "hot-spot" monitoring program which focuses water sampling in areas identified as having high levels of bacterial contamination.

Salem Sound Coastwatch - $8,000
To enable the organization to hire a Wetlands Program Coordinator, who will be responsible for oversight and management of the Wetland Health Assessment Toolbox (WHAT) program.

Saugus River Watershed Council - $40,000 over 2 years
To implement a series of public outreach, environmental monitoring, education, and strategic actions to restore flow to the Saugus River.

The Nature Conservancy - $75,000 over 3 years
To apply Ecologically Sustainable Water Management (ESWM), a process created by The Nature Conservancy to determine ecosystem flow requirements compatible with human needs and implement those flows by partnering with organizations such as the US Army Corps of Engineers.

University of Massachusetts - UMASS Extension - $30,000
To evaluate the potential impacts of dam removal on wetland and instream habitats in the Mill River which will lead to the restoration of river continuity, and protection or enhancement of critical habitat and biodiversity resources of the Mill River ecosystem.

Westport River Watershed Alliance - $10,000
To continue its water quality monitoring program which collects and provides data for the estuarine Westport River, specifically concentrating on remediation projects to improve water quality for the economic and recreational benefits associated with shellfishing and water related activities.

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Athol Bird and Nature Club - $30,000
To strengthen the EIC Teacher Seminar Project network with other demonstration sites that are using the school reform model referred to as "EIC".

The Boston Harbor Association - $5,000
To develop a Nature Walk/Environmental Trail brochure which will guide residents, visitors, families and school children to see first-hand examples of wildlife that now thrive in and around the Harbor.

Brown Elementary School EIC Team - $13,240
To implement EIC on a school-wide basis which is highlighted by a walking trail through the south end of Newburyport.

Buttonwood Park Zoological Society, Inc. - $30,000
To support the 'School in the Zoo' program which will teach children about such topics as vernal pools, animal adaptations, and the critical role clean water and habitat plays in the survival and flourishing of wildlife by utilizing the naturalistic exhibits at the zoo.

The Children's Museum - $30,000 over 2 years
To develop a Boston Waterfront Learning website to help distribute the environmental education resources of this innovative school-based project for grades 3-12 whose goal is to promote environmental literacy among Boston's students, educators, and families.

Children's Museum at Holyoke/Heritage State Park - $50,000 over 2 years
To support Connecticut in the Classroom (a partnership of the Children's Museum, WGBY Public Television and the Holyoke Public Schools), which is an ongoing effort to enhance watershed awareness for teachers and students in Holyoke that takes advantage of Holyoke's physical, historical, and cultural strengths.

Community Foundation of Cape Cod - $30,000
To continue the Youth & Philanthropy Project which will give youth a voice in environmental grant-making and to support issues and projects that they believe are important and valuable to the community and to develop a Cape Cod Environmental Education Network.

EcoTarium - $30,000 over 2 years
To accomplish the three goals of the Pond Remediation and Exhibit Project: study the issues facing the EcoTarium pond system, develop public exhibitry, and plan for environmental remediation.

Friends of the Wachusett Watershed, Inc. - $6,320
To educate 4th grade students in the Wachusett Regional School District about the history, industry, wildlife, agriculture, hydrology, water quality, forests, soils and management of the Wachusett watershed.

Greater Worcester Community Foundation, Inc. - $40,000 over 2 years
To build upon the past success of the Youth for Community Improvement (YCI), the Foundation's youth grantmaking committee by participating in educational programs that increase the environmental literacy of YCI members.

Green Futures, Inc. - $37,500
To build public support and awareness for the protection and restoration of the Quequechan River in Fall River through a year-long series of activities, including a river festival; river, walking, bus and armchair tours; a local forum and a state-wide conference; a walking/bike tour brochure; a river interpretive guide; an arts competition and exhibit on the river; video productions for cable television and other activities.

Hitchcock Center for the Environment - $50,000 over 2 years
To provide students from two EIC schools - Heath and Montague - with opportunities to investigate questions about their local watershed from both scientific and social perspectives through a program encouraging students to think rigorously and creatively to understand relevant issues, including their scientific content, and possible solutions to any problems that may arise.

Hoosic River Watershed Association - $13,000
To increase appreciation of the Hoosic and stewardship of the river through The State of the River Conference, River-Writing Competition, River Runs rafting program, Artists and Scientists youth program, Riverfest carnival, and River Talks field workshops.

Ipswich River Watershed Association - $50,000 over 2 years
To develop and present an education program through the 'Restoring the Ipswich River Outreach Campaign' that will highlight the recommendations of the comprehensive Watershed Management Plan recently developed for the Ipswich River.

The Lloyd Center - $23,000
To develop a solid scientific educational program that is integrated with and meets the scholastic objectives of Dartmouth, New Bedford and Fall River schools, the Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks, and also raises the awareness of students to the serious condition of their local marine natural resources, the potential for further degradation and the practicality of their restoration.

Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions - $35,000 over 2 years
To revise and enhance the Commission's 5-year old Fundamentals for Conservation Commissioners training program.

Massachusetts Audubon Society - $65,000 over 3 years
To emphasize early detection and response as the key to addressing new aquatic invasive threats to Massachusetts biodiversity through an education initiative.

Massachusetts Envirothon - $19,500 over 3 years
To support ten high school teams over a 3-year period. The high school students and teachers that choose to participate in the Envirothon will spend several hours in training studying soils, aquatics, wildlife, forestry and agriculture and communicate with the Committee and other high school teams from across the state.

Merrimack River Watershed Council - $19,812 over 2 years
To develop and implement a two-year education and outreach series entitled 'Exploration of the Merrimack River Watershed: Past and Present' which will include lectures, nature walks, and family events to educate people about the watershed's vast history, diverse habitats, biodiversity, and open spaces.

Nashua River Watershed Association - $21,075
To assist model schools in the watershed in meeting state learning standards through the EIC approach as outlined in the Massachusetts Environmental Education Plan.

Neighborhood of Affordable Housing - $20,000
To launch an Environmental Youth Crew for seven young people from East Boston, who will work with the Chelsea Youth Crew (already in place) on cross-creek environmental issues and projects, as well as projects in East Boston.

New England Forestry Foundation - $50,000 over 2 years
To promote development of a stewardship ethic that recognizes the role of local resource production and the importance of private lands in protecting water quality and landscape character by providing teaching and learning opportunities for educators and students, increasing opportunities for local residents to observe, learn about and participate in integrated forest stewardship, and improving the ability of practicing natural resource professionals to provide meaningful land conservation assistance to their private landowner clients.

New Mission High School - $18,000
To develop and implement an integrated approach to the learning of math and science through the study of urban ecology by engaging students in real world applications of mathematical and scientific concepts and processes through a yearlong study of the Muddy River Watershed.

Saugus River Watershed Council - $20,000 over 2 years
To establish a new Watershed Awareness Program to expand environmental stewardship and awareness by educating the public about the natural resources and environmental issues facing the Saugus River Watershed.

Schooner Ernestina Commission - $14,800
To establish a seven-day professional development SEA Connections Summer Institute for 22 middle school teachers for the purpose of engaging them in an exploration of Massachusetts water quality and coastal resource management issues as well as a survey of instructional strategies through a circumnavigation of Cape Cod.

Sippican Lands Trust - $8,000
To create a 'Sippican Community Cookbook of Environmental Service Projects' by working with the local Marion Natural History Museum staff, teachers and community service coordinator at Old Rochester Regional High School and ORR Jr. High to develop easily duplicated projects for the local watershed.

Somerville Arts Council - $12,000 over 2 years
To support the Mystic Mural Arts Project through which youth are directed by an environmental educator and artist to learn first-hand about the Mystic River and work with the muralist to memorialize their experiences by adding to a 150-foot mural that presently adorns the walls of Mystic Avenue.

South Shore Natural Science Center - $9,800
To use 'Willow Brook Farm Preserve: An Education Resource' as a model for the use of conservation lands which will enable students to gain an understanding of the characteristics and functions of wetlands and to learn and appreciate their importance.

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