Grants are made only to U.S. public charities and are not made to individuals. The majority of the Foundation’s grantmaking is by invitation only. Although there are no geographic restrictions, grants often reflect the needs of the communities in which Trustees reside.

The William Bingham Foundation limits capital grants for new construction to projects seeking

The Foundation accepts applications by invitation only. Organizations invited by the Foundation to submit a full proposal must contact the Foundation to obtain application information and due dates.

Inquiries may be made to Foundation Staff.

U.S. Green Building Council LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification at least at the Silver level or an alternative certification program. Grants for renovation are limited to projects that seek LEED or similar certification. The Foundation supports higher education grants to Colleges and Universities that have signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment.

Application Procedures

The Foundation accepts applications by invitation only. Organizations invited by the Foundation to submit a full proposal must contact the Foundation to obtain application information and due dates.

Inquiries may be made to Foundation Staff.

Grantee Reporting

Please contact the Foundation for instructions on submitting a final report.

Outreach Initiative

The William Bingham Foundation’s (WBF) Outreach Committee selects an area of interest and focus each year. Organizations must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, demonstrate experience with the proposed focus area, and have the organizational capacity to conduct programs. The Foundation does not accept applications from programs designed to influence public policy. Nonprofit organizations that have previously received grants from the William Bingham Foundation are not eligible to apply. The Foundation awards one grant of up to $30,000. There are no current initiatives open at this time. Please check back in 2024.