Grants

From 2012-2024, Wright-Ingraham’s Grant program recognized and provided financial support to organizations committed to making an impact in addressing environmental problems, engaging in conservation and resource protections, and tackling social concerns.

Through small and mid-scale grants, the Institute supported like-minded organizations with missions that aligned with the Institute’s work. Since its inception, WII has awarded more than $550,000 to more than 80 organizations. The Institute continues to strongly believe that our mission is effectively broadened by supporting organizations carrying out important, impactful work.

Our grants program included the following three grants types:

Elizabeth W. Ingraham Grant

The EWI Grant was dedicated to the founder of the Wright-Ingraham Institute. This grant was awarded to an organization exploring how human systems interact with natural systems, for example, how to create living spaces that utilize land responsibly.

Richard T. Parker Grant

The RTP Grant was dedicated to an alumnus of the Wright-Ingraham Institute’s Running Creek Field Station program, and was supported by a generous, family-bestowed gift derived from the Thomas L. Parker Charitable Trust. This grant was awarded to an organization conducting research in the fields of science, wildlife, and/or environmental education.

Sustaining Grants

WII’s Sustaining Grants were awarded to a range of organizations working in wide variety of areas related to the overall mission of the Wright-Ingraham Institute. Special preference for these awards was given to Colorado-based institutions.

Read more about the grant program’s impact and past grant recipients: