Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation

The Collaborative Initiatives Fund (CIF) is designed to foster new collaborations among Switzer Fellows who are working on similar issues in order to leverage their individual and organizational resources to advance progress on that issue. This will be achieved by funding two or more Fellows to implement new joint activities and projects that result in specific products or outcomes focusing on an environmental issue. For example, Fellows may collaborate on climate change, river restoration policy, renewable energy, environmental health advocacy, etc. Outcomes that produce policy recommendations, coordinated testimony or advocacy that applies science to policy and practice for tangible results is encouraged.

There are two types of grants for collaborative projects under this program – seed grants and project grants. Seed grants are for requests of up to $5,000 and may be submitted at any time. Decisions are made on a rolling basis. Project grants are for requests in the range of $5-40,000.  Deadlines are posted in the 'How to Apply' section.