The Field Foundation will consider proposals from new and emerging environment organizations for general operating and organizational capacity-building support. Established organizations (those in existence longer than five years) will be considered for program support in public policy, advocacy, site-based projects and public engagement that:

• Prevent and reduce pollution of the natural environment;
• Protect, preserve and restore the natural environment; and,
• Promote growth management strategies to reduce or address urban sprawl.

Priority is placed on projects that:

• Address geographic areas with highly concentrated environment hazards;
• Extend work into communities historically neglected due to race and class;
• Employ a multi-disciplinary approach that recognizes the connection between environmental health, public health and economic health;
• Pursue long-term results; and,
• Involve collaboration and partnerships.