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Federal And Non-Profit Organizations

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This memo discusses the findings of federal and non-profit organizations that support public policy research in transportation, forestry, and agriculture. While many organizations provided funds for transportation, forest, and agricultural needs; many did not offer funding opportunities for organizations to conduct public policy related research. Despite the difficulties, thirty-four non-profit foundations and two federal websites were identified as providing funding opportunities for public policy research in transportation, forestry, and/or agriculture. Of the thirty-foundations, fifteen are discussed below; including background information about the foundation, organizational goals, and examples of programs each foundation funds.

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Federal programs from the U.S. Departments of Transportation and Agriculture and Environmental Protection Agency are available through the CFDA.

Nonprofit Foundations

The Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation was created in 1913 by John D. Rockefeller Sr. to “promote the well-being of mankind through the world.” The foundation invests its resources on four areas related to each other -- revalue ecosystems, advance health, secure livelihoods, and transform cities. In addition, the foundations funds initiatives related to their core areas such as Sustainable Transportation and Improving Food Security.

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation was established by John and Catherine MacArthur in the late 1970’s and is one of the largest private foundations in the United States. The MacArthur Foundation helps to promote “the development of knowledge, strengthens institutions, and improves public policy.” The foundation has several programs it provides funding for such as Conservation and Sustainable Development and Policy Research and …show more content…

The foundation’s mission is to aid organizations in “restoring and protecting the planet and improve the lives of children, families, and communities.” Today, the foundation provides grants for programs such as Conservation and Science and Children, Families, and Communities.

The Brainerd Foundation

The Brainerd Foundation was founded in 1995 by Paul Brainerd to “safeguard the environment” and build public support for protecting the environment in the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, Yukon Territory, and Alaska. Currently, the organization provides grants in several conservation-related areas such as Conservation Policy. In addition to providing grants, the organization also supports partners with expertise in developing new methods of “advocacy, policy implementation, and capacity building.”

The Nathan Cummings Foundation

The Nathan Cummings Foundation was established by Sara Lee Corporation founder Nathan Cummings in 1949. The organization works to “respect diversity, promote understanding across cultures, concern for the poor, disadvantaged, and undeserved, and empowers communities in need.” The organization has several programs for which it provides grants for programs such as Ecological Innovation and Contemplative

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