Grants

The Micro Grant Program aims to support a variety of projects anywhere in the world. Especially encouraged are projects that train educators how to teach nature journaling, thereby amplifying the work supported by the grant. Eligible projects can include but are not limited to:

• Nature journaling events, trainings, classes, publications, websites, etc.

• Launching a new nature journaling club or supporting an existing club.

• Other projects or materials that help people engage with nature and nature journaling, increase the number of new nature journalers, and/or expand the capacity for people to teach others.

Funds can be used to:

• Purchase/create materials

• Purchase equipment

• Support development/teaching time

• Other items that directly support implementation of the project

AWARD RANGE

Grant awards will range from $250-$1,000 USD. Approximately 20 grants per year (approximately 10 per grant cycle) will be awarded.

FUNDING SOURCE

All of the funds for this program came from donations made by the nature journaling community. Your support is welcome for this program. You can make a tax-deductible donation here.

GRANT PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Grant recipients will receive half of the grant award up front. Once recipients submit the required grant summary report (which will include photos/videos, detailed expenses, and receipts), they will receive the second half of the grant payment. More details about these requirements will be shared with recipients. Any additional amount spent over the grant award will not be covered by the Wild Wonder Foundation.

2025 Wild Wonder Micro Grants will be awarded twice per year–March 3 and November 3–and each grant project must be completed in the 5 months following the award. Please only apply for projects that can be completed within the specified timeline.

2025 MICRO GRANT ROUND 1 GRANTS

Janaury 1: Micro Grant Round 1 application opens.

Janaury 29, 5pm Pacific: Deadline for submission of application.

March 3: Grant awards announced, first grant payment made, award period begins.

August 4: Grant reports due, second grant payments made.

2025 MICRO GRANT ROUND 2 GRANTS

September 1: Micro Grant Round 2 application opens.

Setpember 29, 5pm Pacific: Deadline for submission of application.

November 3: Grant awards announced, first grant payment made, award period begins.

April 6, 2026: Grant reports due, second grant payment made.

The Wild Wonder team, including board members and community members, will review applications for eligibility, completeness, and merit according to the following criteria:

CLARITY

• Project is clearly outlined, including creative ideas, well defined audience, and detailed and realistic deliverables.

• Project goals and impact are clearly noted and strongly support the practice of nature journaling.

• Access and relationship of applicant to subject and participants is evident.

CAPACITY

• Budget documentation: budget, timeline, deliverables, and evaluation are clearly described and feasible.

• Potential to reach and engage broad audiences is clearly indicated.

• Experience of the applicant is aligned to the project proposed.

AWARD ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wild Wonder will email all applicants with a decision within 5 weeks after the application period closes. Awards will be announced on the website and on social media. All grant award decisions are final.

Grant recipients are responsible for promoting their grant program to the audience(s) they want to reach. Wild Wonder Foundation may also share news and information about grant recipients and projects with the nature journaling community through our website, social media posts, newsletters, annual reports, and other means.

Please carefully review all of the grant information on this page. We suggest you prepare the information below in using the Application Worksheet so you can draft and polish it there before submitting your application via our online form (button at the bottom of this page).

• Contact information: name, email, phone, etc.

• Geographic region of the project: city, state, province, district, or region (for example, Fresno, a medium-sized city in central California)

• Your background and experience that is relevant to the project: Explain why you are qualified to lead this project and why you are applying for a grant to support this work.

• Project summary: Please summarize your project in 1-2 sentences. This should be a very brief overview.

• Project narrative: Describe the project in approximately 500 words. Include what you will do (action items), who your work will reach (audience), and how you will publicize the project. If your project will include collaboration with any groups, organizations, and/or schools, include that here.

• Timeline: Please include a detailed timeline that supports your narrative and demonstrates how your project will be completed within the required timeframe.

• Metrics: How many people do you anticipate your project reaching throughout this project timeframe? Please also include how you will measure the impact, reach, and outcome.

• References: Please share the name and contact information for two references who are familiar with your work and prepared to discuss why they support your grant application.

• Budget: Please provide a detailed budget, including all projected costs, as well as the total requested for this grant.

• Financial or In-Kind Contributions: Please list any donated funds, time, materials, or space for your project. NOTE: Successful applications always include some time or material commitment from you.

• Amount of Grant Requested.

Please note:

You will not be able to edit your application after you submit it, so please be sure you have all of the information ready before you apply. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Please only submit one application per person per open application period. If your application was not approved in a previous grant round, please do not resubmit the same application again.

When you are ready to apply, click the Application button at the bottom of this page.

The Wild Wonder Micro Grant Program is funded entirely by generous donations from the global nature journaling community. Your support is welcome for this program. Click here to make a tax-deductible donation.