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Maki Foundation
Category: Regional
DescriptionThe Foundation, named for the Lakota (Sioux) word for land, ground, or earth, was established in 1981. It makes grants for environmental protection in the western United States. Grantmaking is focused on protection and preservation of the Rocky Mountain West’s remaining wild lands, rivers, and wilderness as well as the wildlife that depends on these lands. Priority is given to wilderness and wildlands protection, river and wetlands conservation, biological diversity conservation, and public lands management. The Foundation looks for organizations and projects where modest support can make a significant contribution. Of particular interest are small, local and regional grassroots organizations working to protect public lands and rivers from threats such as mineral development, unconstrained off-road vehicle use, and poorly planned water projects. Organizations in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana are eligible to apply. Additional information including a
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