The objective of the initiative is to deploy rigorous, place-based NCS projects in the PNW to accelerate climate change mitigation, while also providing biodiversity and human well-being co-benefits. The foundation is particularly interested in projects that are community-driven and done in partnership through collaborations between Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs), non-profit organizations, academic groups, and independent research labs or professional societies.

We recognize IPs as the original stewards of the land, and encourage projects that are led by, or done in direct partnership with tribes, first nations, villages, state recognized tribes, tribal colleges and universities, and tribal non-profits in the PNW. We also look forward to projects done in partnership with local communities, who are non-indigenous communities with historical linkages to places and the natural environment.

Projects must be in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, British Columbia, and/or Alaska. We are considering funding up to 5 projects and have allocated $5 million to the RFP program.

This RFP is not subject to the Restricted Foundations list, and applicants may apply without coordination with the OSU Foundation.