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Foundations provide funds and technical assistance to non-profit organizations for a range of activities including education, public health, science, the arts, the environment, and social services. Foundations are classified by type:

One of the best sources of information for those beginning the grant-seeking process is the Foundation Center's Virtual Classroom, in which you'll find some free information on various foundations and other grantmakers, as well as technical assistance. The following links also contain listings of various foundations of potential interest for site revitalization projects.

Environmental Justice Communities – A list of foundations that provide funding based on particular social situations or environmental factors.

Foundations.org – An on-line directory of foundations and grantmakers.

Foundation Center – Provides name of foundations across the U.S., with search capabilities.

The following are a few of the many private foundation funding resources.

The Kresge Foundation - Green building grant for nonprofit organizations.

Surdna Foundation - The foundation makes grants in the areas of environment, community revitalization, effective citizenry, the arts and the nonprofit sector.

Geraldine R. Dodge – Provides environment grants focused on sustainability, solutions to environmental protection and development needs.

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation – Supports growth management in metropolitan areas and family and community development.

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – Provides competitive funding to projects that sustain, restore, and enhance the Nation's fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats.