This endowed fund focuses on preserving, enhancing and providing access to the natural beauty of North Central Massachusetts and on enhancing the welfare of domestic animals.

Objective

Preserve, restore and provide public access to the natural environment of the region and promote the humane treatment of animals through education, advocacy, and services. 
 

Funding priorities:

• Animal rescue, protection, and placement
• Land/water preservation
• Habitat restoration
• Improving public access to natural places
• Environmental/outdoor education
• Local action to address climate change mitigation and adaptation
   

Schedule

This grant program is closed and will reopen in February 2026.