Conservation Funds

The Edey Foundation, founded by the late Maitland Edey of Seven Gates Farm, has funds available for grants to Island nonprofit organizations.

The foundation provides money for conservation and environmental programs on Martha's Vineyard. Submissions that relate to ongoing conservation, energy, education and scientific studies are welcome. Construction or building projects are ineligible.

In 2009 the foundation gave approximately $82,000 to nine organizations on the Island, for activities including education programs, conservation advocacy, native plant propagation and water bird protection.

Proposals are due March 1, 2010 for funding in July. For guidelines, e-mail pbphear@comcast.net.