Understanding the mechanism behind funding for Environmental Campaigns and Foundations.

Non-profit/Non Funded- example Nature Conservancy, 100% donations only,

Non-profit/partial Gov’t funded (in conjunction with State Universities, NOAA, DEP, ERM, DOE, Waste Management)-; they can accept donations from the public. They fall into the category of Special Interests Groups we keep hearing about, and are continuing to take severe funding CUTS from the Govt.

Non-profit/Gov’t Funded- Mostly involved in Alternative Energy, Bio-fuels, Wind Water and Litigation. However 1 Group in Miami, The Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative, has a great thing going. Unfortunately or Fortunately they will join the Special Interest Groups and could accept donations from the public.

Non Profit/Partial Gov’t Funded/Corporate Sponsored-  Large Corporations help with Funding,

For Profit/ Corporate Sponsored- let BIG set you up with a nice Grant.

For Profit- when a citizen retails an environmental movement icon or license plate or some other crafty green gadget to generate funds for Non-profit Foundations. example EarthRehab and the Green License Plate campaign.

If our current mission is to be Strong, Heard, and Motivating then either you choose Non-profit/Non-funded or you stay “for Profit” until you can advance to the Non-profit/ Non-funded stages.

We need to remain the voice for many, until the Community steps up and sponsors all of the Foundations so that they can further separate from the Government and Big Business.