Grantmakers & Foundations
Foundation support plays a critical role in advancing the Jane Goodall Institute USA’s work to protect wildlife, support communities, and care for our planet. Together with foundation partners, we address urgent conservation challenges through proven, scalable solutions grounded in science and local leadership.
Why Partner with JGI USA
For more than six decades, JGI has delivered results at the strategic intersection of conservation, community well-being, and scientific rigor. Foundation support helps accelerate this work by investing in programs designed for long-term impact and measurable outcomes.
When foundations partner with JGI USA, they support:
- Evidence-based conservation strategies
- Community-driven solutions that endure
- Rigorous research and data-informed decision-making
- Transparent reporting and accountability
How Foundations Engage
JGI USA works closely with foundation partners to align funding with shared priorities and desired outcomes. Opportunities include:
- Program-specific and multi-year grants
- Capacity-building
- Research and innovation investments
- Pilot projects and scalable models
- General operating support
Our team collaborates with partners to design clear objectives, timelines, and evaluation frameworks.
Animal Welfare & Rescue
Address wildlife trafficking through community education, law enforcement support, and rescue while providing sanctuary for chimpanzees and other at-risk species.
Community-Led Conservation
Partner with communities to protect ecosystems while strengthening livelihoods, ensuring conservation is locally led and built to last.
Scientific Research & Innovation
Apply long-term research and modern technology to guide conservation strategies, from chimpanzee research at JGI’s Gombe Stream Research Center to data-driven tools used around the world.
Youth Action
Equip young people through JGI’s Roots & Shoots program to lead projects that overcome challenges for people, other animals, and the environment in their own communities.
Forest Restoration
Restore forests, reconnect habitats, and advance nature-based solutions that strengthen ecosystems and community resilience.
Let’s Connect
If you are interested in supporting JGI USA through foundation funding, we welcome the opportunity to explore alignment. Our team is happy to discuss priorities, share program information, and develop proposals tailored to your interests.
Photo credits: JGI/Fernando Turmo, JGI/Michael Pandisha, JGI/Shawn Sweeney.
Our philosophy is to be partners and collaborate with the organizations we support, and we greatly appreciate the depth of our relationship with JGI. We are in this together, and if we build solutions together, we will save our planet together.
Sue Crothers & Bill Gee | The Manaaki Foundation