WDMCC: Wright Foundation For Sustainability And Innovation Opens Second Competitive Grant Cycle

Press release from the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce:

January 10, 2022

West Des Moines, Iowa – Wright Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation (WFSI) announces the opening of their second competitive grant cycle for projects in the Midwest. The foundation has up to $100,000 that will go toward one or more competitive grants for tree canopy improvement. An additional category for best regenerative agricultural management practice adoption was added this cycle, and up to $75,000 will be awarded.

WFSI is looking to partner with a nonprofit organization that has a presence in the Midwest involved in planting trees in urban and suburban areas and greenspaces, and increasing tree species diversity. The foundation is also looking to partner with nonprofit organizations, farmers, landowners or producers that are interested in best regenerative agricultural management practice adoption that impact water quality, soil erosion, soil health index, synthetic fertilizer, effective use of manure, biodiversity, or methane and nitrous oxide emissions.

“Regenerative agriculture practices are important for improving our ecosystems while providing the food we need. Supporting farmers who desire to implement best management practices that improve water quality, reduce soil erosion, increase biodiversity, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while sustaining their pocket-book is crucial,” said Scott Packard, chairman of WFSI. “Increasing and improving soil health has many benefits, which is why it’s one of the foundation’s priorities, and something we are passionate about.”  
WFSI will accept inquiries and applications for the grant starting January 10 through February 28, 2022. To learn more about the open grant and how to apply, visit wrightfortomorrow.org/grants/. ## About Wright Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation
Wright Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation (WFSI) is a non-profit organization focused on fostering innovative solutions in renewable agriculture, tree planting and environmental sectors to reduce environmental risk for our communities and the planet at large. Through fundraising and grant-making, WFSI empowers sustainability projects that reduce carbon footprints and promote carbon positive practices. WFSI is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, and is currently focused on projects in the Midwest. Visit wrightfortomorrow.org to learn more.

This press release was produced by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.