How to Get Support:

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is a private foundation. We accept grant proposals only for charitable, educational, or scientific purposes, primarily from tax-exempt, charitable organizations. We do not provide funding for projects that benefit specific individuals or that serve religious purposes.
Application instructions for each subprogram that accepts letters of inquiry or proposals are available at the links at left. Before preparing a letter of inquiry or grant proposal, please carefully review the guidelines and geographic limitations for your area of interest.
 
Conservation and Science:
 
Coastal Systems: Our Coastal Systems grant-making seeks to promote sustainability in coastal systems in three specific geographic regions: the California Coast, the Gulf of California, and the Western Pacific.

Science for Oceans and Coasts: The Science for Oceans and Coasts subprogram seeks to support use-inspired marine research, improve the linkages between science and decision making, and support science-focused ecosystem-based management for coastal-marine systems