ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION PATIENT CARE SCIENCE SAN FRANCISCO
BAY AREA
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| Grantee |
Amount |
Date |
 | Resources Legacy Fund
Advancing Support for Long-term Baylands Restoration Funding | $173,000 | May 2013 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 14 mo. | $173,000 | May 2013 |
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Purpose
In support for grassroots support development to advance long-term funding for San Francisco Bay habitat restoration. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 13 mo. | $447,555 | Jan. 2013 |
Purpose
For business coalition and constituency development to advance long-term funding for San Francisco Bay habitat restoration. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $350,000 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
Coalition and constituency development to advance long-term funding for San Francisco Bay habitat restoration. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $1,808,071 | Jun. 2010 |
Purpose
This grant to Resources Legacy Fund is in support of securing a marine spatial planning (MSP) framework for California state waters. Funding will be used to build support for marine spatial planning among targeted audiences (i.e., key policy makers and stakeholders) and to design a good framework. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $953,224 | Aug. 2008 |
Purpose
This grant to Resources Legacy Fund (RLF) builds off the recently published law review article that contains an analysis of existing gaps in California’s legal and regulatory marine management system and promotes adoption of Area-Based Management (ABM) to protect California’s marine ecosystems (#1188). With this subsequent grant, RLF will partner with the Center for Ocean Solutions at Stanford University to conduct a deeper evaluation of the scientific and institutional framework necessary for ABM in California state waters and communicate the benefits and opportunities for better stewardship through ABM to key opinion leaders in California. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $121,514 | Aug. 2006 |
Purpose
This grant supports a small working group of lawyers to perform a legal, regulatory, and institutional gap analysis to understand the existing framework for Area-Based Management in the state waters of California. The outputs include a findings and recommendations document to be used to advance area-based management in California. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $674,450 | Dec. 2005 |
Purpose
This grant to the Resources Legacy Fund supports the Massachusetts Ocean Partnership Fund. The Resources Legacy Fund is creating a five-year strategic plan poised to advance efforts to develop and implement comprehensive multi-use management in Massachusetts. Outcomes for this grant include formation of the Massachusetts Ocean Partnership Fund (MOPF) and five-year strategy, and development of a science plan to support comprehensive management. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $262,500 | Dec. 2004 |
Purpose
This grant to the Resources Legacy Fund supports the newly created Sierra Nevada Conservancy and will help leverage its impact. The Sierra Nevada supplies over 69% of the water used by California's cities and farms, which makes it one of the most biologically important mountain ranges in North America. Outcomes for this grant include the Sierra Nevada Conservancy’s environmental, strategic, and operating plans as well as increased public and private funding for newly established Sierra Nevada Conservancy efforts. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $180,000 | Feb. 2003 |
Purpose
The Resources Legacy Fund is using this grant to support tidal restoration of the South Bay salt ponds, while maintaining and enhancing wildlife. Outcomes include initial stewardship of the ponds. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $50,000 | Jan. 2003 |
Purpose
With this grant, the Resources Legacy Fund developed a plan for conservation of the private lands that are integral to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. | | Sonoma Land Trust
Permanent protection of Preservation Ranch | $1,000,000 | Apr. 2013 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 38 mo. | $1,000,000 | Apr. 2013 |
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Purpose
This grant to Sonoma Land Trust will support acquisition of the 19,645-acre Preservation Ranch, which will protect a biologically diverse property in Sonoma County’s Gualala River watershed from being converted to vineyard and subdivided into rural residential development. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 39 mo. | $1,798,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
The purpose of this grant is to protect a critical chokepoint within a high-priority wildlife corridor in Sonoma Valley in order to maintain wildlife habitat, optimize free movement of species, and provide resilience to respond to climate change. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 48 mo. | $6,000,000 | Jul. 2008 |
Purpose
In support of permanently protecting the Jenner Headlands, 5,630 acres of biologically diverse, complex coastal prairie and forest on the scenic Sonoma Coast. The project will establish sustainable financing of ecological stewardship and public access using carbon credits and sustainable timber harvests. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 60 mo. | $5,000,000 | Jul. 2007 |
Purpose
Sonoma Land Trust will use this grant to permanently protect 1,689 acres of upland riparian habitat in southern Sonoma County. The protected acres will become part of Tolay Lake Park and will complete a 6000 acre protected corridor adjacent to San Pablo Bay. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $7,932,000 | Sep. 2004 |
Purpose
Sonoma Land Trust used this grant to support the Sonoma Baylands Project. Project goals include permanent protection and restoration of 2,329 acres at the far northern end of San Pablo Bay. | | Resources Legacy Fund
Building Support for Long-term Baylands Restoration Funding | $447,555 | Jan. 2013 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 13 mo. | $447,555 | Jan. 2013 |
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Purpose
For business coalition and constituency development to advance long-term funding for San Francisco Bay habitat restoration. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 14 mo. | $173,000 | May 2013 |
Purpose
In support for grassroots support development to advance long-term funding for San Francisco Bay habitat restoration. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $350,000 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
Coalition and constituency development to advance long-term funding for San Francisco Bay habitat restoration. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $1,808,071 | Jun. 2010 |
Purpose
This grant to Resources Legacy Fund is in support of securing a marine spatial planning (MSP) framework for California state waters. Funding will be used to build support for marine spatial planning among targeted audiences (i.e., key policy makers and stakeholders) and to design a good framework. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $953,224 | Aug. 2008 |
Purpose
This grant to Resources Legacy Fund (RLF) builds off the recently published law review article that contains an analysis of existing gaps in California’s legal and regulatory marine management system and promotes adoption of Area-Based Management (ABM) to protect California’s marine ecosystems (#1188). With this subsequent grant, RLF will partner with the Center for Ocean Solutions at Stanford University to conduct a deeper evaluation of the scientific and institutional framework necessary for ABM in California state waters and communicate the benefits and opportunities for better stewardship through ABM to key opinion leaders in California. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $121,514 | Aug. 2006 |
Purpose
This grant supports a small working group of lawyers to perform a legal, regulatory, and institutional gap analysis to understand the existing framework for Area-Based Management in the state waters of California. The outputs include a findings and recommendations document to be used to advance area-based management in California. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $674,450 | Dec. 2005 |
Purpose
This grant to the Resources Legacy Fund supports the Massachusetts Ocean Partnership Fund. The Resources Legacy Fund is creating a five-year strategic plan poised to advance efforts to develop and implement comprehensive multi-use management in Massachusetts. Outcomes for this grant include formation of the Massachusetts Ocean Partnership Fund (MOPF) and five-year strategy, and development of a science plan to support comprehensive management. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $262,500 | Dec. 2004 |
Purpose
This grant to the Resources Legacy Fund supports the newly created Sierra Nevada Conservancy and will help leverage its impact. The Sierra Nevada supplies over 69% of the water used by California's cities and farms, which makes it one of the most biologically important mountain ranges in North America. Outcomes for this grant include the Sierra Nevada Conservancy’s environmental, strategic, and operating plans as well as increased public and private funding for newly established Sierra Nevada Conservancy efforts. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $180,000 | Feb. 2003 |
Purpose
The Resources Legacy Fund is using this grant to support tidal restoration of the South Bay salt ponds, while maintaining and enhancing wildlife. Outcomes include initial stewardship of the ponds. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $50,000 | Jan. 2003 |
Purpose
With this grant, the Resources Legacy Fund developed a plan for conservation of the private lands that are integral to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. | | California Academy of Sciences
Fostering a Learning Community among Bay Area Informal Science Institutions | $80,000 | Nov. 2012 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 9 mo. | $80,000 | Nov. 2012 |
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In support of the development and implementation of a collaborative San Francisco Bay Area Informal Science Learning Community focused on design, research and evaluation of rich science learning experiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $163,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the design, implementation and evaluation of a scientific research internship pilot program for San Francisco Bay Area teenage youth to conduct authentic research and be mentored by Academy scientists and their research teams. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $573,470 | Jul. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports the development of the Academy’s Teen Initiative, including the Teen Docent Program, Science in Action Youth Program, and Student Science Fellows Program. The Teen Initiative will serve as an overarching program strategy to engage teens more effectively in the Bay Area. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 10 mo. | $471,453 | Jun. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to California Academy of Sciences will support a long-term collaborative relationship between the Academy and Exploratorium, as they jointly pilot the "San Francisco Teen Science Collaborative," leveraging two existing young adult science learning pathways: the Academy’s Careers in Science Intern Program and the Exploratorium’s XTech Program. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $450,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of a two-year teacher professional development and training program of two annual cohorts of 30 teachers each, to increase science and sustainability literacy in grades 3-5 across the San Francisco Unified School District. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,500,000 | Nov. 2007 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports an innovative, multigenerational "Science in Action" exhibit and program utilizing collaborative, interactive and multimedia strategies to increase public interest in and understanding of contemporary and everyday science issues leading to greater scientific awareness and literacy. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2003 |
Purpose
The California Academy of Sciences used this to temporarily relocate the Steinhart Aquarium, including some 5,400 aquatic species, while the renovation of its Golden Gate Park facilities is underway. | | Exploratorium
Youth Community Tinkering Program | $473,000 | Nov. 2012 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $473,000 | Nov. 2012 |
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Purpose
In support of the expansion of Exploratorium’s high-quality, science-rich "tinkering" activities and programming to elementary-aged children participating in community-based out-of-school time programs. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,794,261 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of innovative ocean systems exhibits for the new Observatory and Life Sciences galleries at the Exploratorium, as well as complementary new public programs to raise awareness of oceans and bay science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $300,000 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of prototype social media applications designed to support public engagement with science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 27 mo. | $1,780,100 | Aug. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant will support the design and development of the Tinkering Studio, a new public learning environment to be launched in spring 2013. Funding will be used for the design of the learning environment and six new activity sets, creation of training and staffing plans for Tinkering Studio facilitators, and the development of an evaluation and research design to document the ways in which the Tinkering Studio supports science learning for different audiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 33 mo. | $1,643,006 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the development of an innovative teacher professional development program ("BaySci Professional Development Program") to strengthen the implementation of inquiry-based elementary science instruction in the Bay Area. Funding will support a two-year pilot program to provide on-going and targeted professional development for teachers through a collaborative partnership with up to two select Bay Area districts, demonstrating its effectiveness through improved teacher confidence and preparedness to teach science, improved quality and quantity of classroom science instruction, and increased student interest, engagement and positive attitudes for science in the pilot districts. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $618,204 | Nov. 2006 |
Purpose
This grant to the Exploratorium supports the development and display of an innovative new method of teaching spatial and geometric concepts involving "immersive" geometric exhibits and educational curriculum. Results from the grant will be to increase the mathematical and spatial reasoning skills in over 16,000 Bay Area students and will be measured by changes in students’ math and spatial reasoning skills using comparative qualitative and quantitative research tools. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 48 mo. | $10,000,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium is using this challenge grant to support programming and the transfer of its facilities to Piers 15-17 in San Francisco. Outcomes include transition and program costs associated with the anticipated move. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2001 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium received this challenge grant for programming and the transfer of its facilities. Outcomes include expanded funding as part of the 30th Anniversary Capital Campaign. | | California Academy of Sciences
Teen Internship Program | $163,000 | Nov. 2012 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $163,000 | Nov. 2012 |
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Purpose
In support of the design, implementation and evaluation of a scientific research internship pilot program for San Francisco Bay Area teenage youth to conduct authentic research and be mentored by Academy scientists and their research teams. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 9 mo. | $80,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the development and implementation of a collaborative San Francisco Bay Area Informal Science Learning Community focused on design, research and evaluation of rich science learning experiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $573,470 | Jul. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports the development of the Academy’s Teen Initiative, including the Teen Docent Program, Science in Action Youth Program, and Student Science Fellows Program. The Teen Initiative will serve as an overarching program strategy to engage teens more effectively in the Bay Area. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 10 mo. | $471,453 | Jun. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to California Academy of Sciences will support a long-term collaborative relationship between the Academy and Exploratorium, as they jointly pilot the "San Francisco Teen Science Collaborative," leveraging two existing young adult science learning pathways: the Academy’s Careers in Science Intern Program and the Exploratorium’s XTech Program. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $450,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of a two-year teacher professional development and training program of two annual cohorts of 30 teachers each, to increase science and sustainability literacy in grades 3-5 across the San Francisco Unified School District. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,500,000 | Nov. 2007 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports an innovative, multigenerational "Science in Action" exhibit and program utilizing collaborative, interactive and multimedia strategies to increase public interest in and understanding of contemporary and everyday science issues leading to greater scientific awareness and literacy. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2003 |
Purpose
The California Academy of Sciences used this to temporarily relocate the Steinhart Aquarium, including some 5,400 aquatic species, while the renovation of its Golden Gate Park facilities is underway. | | East Bay Regional Park District
Pleasanton Ridge Park Addition and Wildlife Linkage Conservation | $1,000,000 | Nov. 2012 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 8 mo. | $1,000,000 | Nov. 2012 |
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Purpose
This grant to East Bay Regional Park District will support the acquisition of the 1,367.8± acre Robertson property, a key step in preserving a larger habitat assemblage covering Pleasanton and Sunol ridges and their watersheds in Alameda County. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,150,000 | Jul. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to East Bay Regional Park District will support the acquisition of the 955-acre Owen property, a key step in preserving a larger habitat assemblage covering Pleasanton and Sunol ridges and their watersheds in Alameda County, and will fund immediate stewardship needs on the property. Funding by GBMF will leverage District funds and other grants in support of expansion of large-scale preservation efforts in this area of central Alameda County. | | Sonoma Land Trust
Conserving the Regionally Important Sonoma Valley Wildlife Corridor | $1,798,000 | Nov. 2012 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 39 mo. | $1,798,000 | Nov. 2012 |
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Purpose
The purpose of this grant is to protect a critical chokepoint within a high-priority wildlife corridor in Sonoma Valley in order to maintain wildlife habitat, optimize free movement of species, and provide resilience to respond to climate change. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 38 mo. | $1,000,000 | Apr. 2013 |
Purpose
This grant to Sonoma Land Trust will support acquisition of the 19,645-acre Preservation Ranch, which will protect a biologically diverse property in Sonoma County’s Gualala River watershed from being converted to vineyard and subdivided into rural residential development. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 48 mo. | $6,000,000 | Jul. 2008 |
Purpose
In support of permanently protecting the Jenner Headlands, 5,630 acres of biologically diverse, complex coastal prairie and forest on the scenic Sonoma Coast. The project will establish sustainable financing of ecological stewardship and public access using carbon credits and sustainable timber harvests. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 60 mo. | $5,000,000 | Jul. 2007 |
Purpose
Sonoma Land Trust will use this grant to permanently protect 1,689 acres of upland riparian habitat in southern Sonoma County. The protected acres will become part of Tolay Lake Park and will complete a 6000 acre protected corridor adjacent to San Pablo Bay. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $7,932,000 | Sep. 2004 |
Purpose
Sonoma Land Trust used this grant to support the Sonoma Baylands Project. Project goals include permanent protection and restoration of 2,329 acres at the far northern end of San Pablo Bay. | | San Francisco Parks Alliance
Implementing the Conservation Lands Network | $150,000 | Oct. 2012 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 25 mo. | $150,000 | Oct. 2012 |
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Purpose
In support of the Bay Area Open Space Council to protect biodiversity in the Bay Area by building the capacity of the land conservation community to implement the Conservation Lands Network, enhancing web-based tools, and measuring and communicating the region’s progress towards goals. | | Stanford University, School of Education
Prototypes for supporting everyday science learning | $412,000 | Sep. 2012 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $412,000 | Sep. 2012 |
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Purpose
In support of the development of prototypes for activities that can foster parents’ abilities to explore and engage with their children in identifying, discussing and exploring science concepts and ideas that surround them in everyday settings. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $365,825 | Apr. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the development of technology-enabled assessment prototypes that combine motivation and cognition, which if successful have the potential to change how children’s science learning is measured and understood. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $184,448 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
In support of the development of instrumentation and metrics for assessing student outcomes and impact of field-based informal science education programs for student interest, engagement and understandings of science and sustainability. | | Chabot Space & Science Center
Energy & Climate Science Professional Development Institute for Elementary Teachers | $446,000 | Aug. 2012 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $446,000 | Aug. 2012 |
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Purpose
In support of science professional development for San Francisco Bay Area elementary school teachers that focuses on the fundamental scientific concepts related to energy and climate change and related pedagogical activities that actively engage children in science learning. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 23 mo. | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support design, development, fabrication, and evaluation of enhancements to the Bill Nye’s Climate Lab exhibition and website. Enhancements will enable youth ages 8-14 years to learn basic principles of climate change and engage in behaviors that address it. The evaluation will allow Chabot to measure both learning and behavior change in users of the exhibition and website. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $310,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of developing a comprehensive implementation plan to launch the Chabot Climate Change Teacher Workshops in the summer of 2011, which will provide training to teachers on the fundamental concepts of climate change to effectively instruct their 4th-6th grade students across Alameda County. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $850,000 | Jun. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of the development of a cost-effective, replicable model for scaling up the Techbridge program, which provides hands-on activities, role models and worksite visits, family outreach, and teacher training to serve girls across the San Francisco Bay Area. National research, robust assessment, and evaluation will be components of the program design and refinement to develop a scalable and sustainable model for expansion and durability. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $300,000 | Sep. 2009 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support fabrication and installation of Bill Nye’s Climate Laboratory, an exhibition to increase climate change science literacy and engagement in approximately 175,000 youth, ages 8-14, over two years measured by 1) k knowledge of fundamentals of climate science and impact of human energy use; 2) knowledge of sustainable energy technologies; and 3) actions taken to support sustainable energy and reduce their climate impact. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 30 mo. | $561,862 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the Techbridge program partnership with the Girl Scouts of Northern California to develop, implement and scale up a two-year, out-of-school curriculum delivery pilot program ("Girls Go Techbridge") in the 10-county Bay Area region, resulting in 1) increased confidence, skills, and interest in science in 2,000-2,500 Bay Area middle school girls; and 2) an expansion of the pilot program to 3 additional Girl Scouts regional councils by the conclusion of this grant period. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $2,090,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
This grant to the Chabot Space and Science Center supports its Techbridge program. Outcomes include increased participation from girls in science, technology, and engineering. | | University of California, Berkeley Lawrence Hall of Science
BaySci: A Partnership for Bay Area Elementary School Science | $996,981 | Aug. 2012 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 23 mo. | $996,981 | Aug. 2012 |
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Purpose
In support of a coordinated effort by Bay Area Science and Technology Museums to provide high-quality science professional development to area elementary teachers. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $1,200,000 | Nov. 2010 |
Purpose
To develop two pilot science center satellite outposts in the San Francisco Bay Area, in order to activate science learners in communities without existing science centers. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 13 mo. | $400,000 | Sep. 2009 |
Purpose
This grant to the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley will support the development of a robust, full-scale plan that will (1) build a field of research that investigates how to effectively and efficiently support children in grades K-5 to learn science in ways that develop and retain their ability to engage in critical inquiry; and (2) support future investment in effective science learning opportunities for Bay Area children in grades K-5. | | University of California, San Francisco Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics
City Science | $335,297 | Jun. 2012 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $335,297 | Jun. 2012 |
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Purpose
In support of a model professional development program that partners scientists with teachers to support science teaching and learning in elementary classrooms and an accompanying evaluation that considers impact on teacher and student interest and learning. | | Open Space Authority
Using economic valuations to align funding streams for conservation in Santa Clara County | $334,388 | May 2012 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 33 mo. | $334,388 | May 2012 |
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Purpose
To evaluate the economic benefits of conservation and educate decision makers and community leaders about these economic benefits in order to enhance and expand investment in conservation in Santa Clara County and the greater San Francisco Bay region. | | Tech Museum of Innovation
SMART Museum | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2012 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2012 |
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Purpose
To create a technology-enabled platform for improving visitor experience through data collection and analytics that will inform exhibit design and extension. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $350,000 | Sep. 2009 |
Purpose
This grant to The Tech Museum of Innovation will support the design, fabrication and installation of an "Innovator Gallery," where Bay Area students will learn about the basics of the physical and earth sciences through ten interactive exhibits and user-generated instructional videos that explain fundamental science concepts tied to California science-content standards. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $1,500,000 | Sep. 2007 |
Purpose
In support of The Tech Museum's innovative "open design" project to revolutionize the science and technology museum exhibit design process by engaging a global community of contributors to work collaboratively in a virtual, open source type environment to more effectively and efficiently develop high quality exhibits for the benefit of the greater museum field. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 35 mo. | $1,094,838 | Nov. 2006 |
Purpose
This grant to The Tech Museum of Innovation will be used to increase science and technology literacy of over 54,000 Bay Area students and teachers through exhibition and curriculum based on The Tech Museum Awards Laureate Program. This program honors innovators from around the world who are applying technology to benefit humanity. Grant results will be measured by increased awareness and knowledge levels of students via formal qualitative and quantitative evaluations. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,000,000 | Jul. 2004 |
Purpose
The Tech Museum is using this grant to present visitors with innovative research and cutting-edge technology. Outcomes include the design and development of an exhibit that showcases technology used for environmental conservation. | | NatureBridge
Evaluation Framework and Pilot Implementation For Field-Based Science Learning Program | $102,756 | Nov. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $102,756 | Nov. 2011 |
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Purpose
In support of the development of instrumentation and evaluation framework for assessing student outcomes and impact of a field-based science education program. | | The Nature Conservancy, California
Integrating Conservation into Climate Change Policies and Actions at the County Scale | $484,667 | Nov. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 40 mo. | $484,667 | Nov. 2011 |
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Purpose
This grant will support development of a project in Sonoma County that will result in a model and a guide for integrating conservation into climate change policies and actions at the county scale. | | Exploratorium
Oceans Systems at the Exploratorium | $1,794,261 | Nov. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,794,261 | Nov. 2011 |
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Purpose
This grant supports the development of innovative ocean systems exhibits for the new Observatory and Life Sciences galleries at the Exploratorium, as well as complementary new public programs to raise awareness of oceans and bay science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $473,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the expansion of Exploratorium’s high-quality, science-rich "tinkering" activities and programming to elementary-aged children participating in community-based out-of-school time programs. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $300,000 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of prototype social media applications designed to support public engagement with science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 27 mo. | $1,780,100 | Aug. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant will support the design and development of the Tinkering Studio, a new public learning environment to be launched in spring 2013. Funding will be used for the design of the learning environment and six new activity sets, creation of training and staffing plans for Tinkering Studio facilitators, and the development of an evaluation and research design to document the ways in which the Tinkering Studio supports science learning for different audiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 33 mo. | $1,643,006 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the development of an innovative teacher professional development program ("BaySci Professional Development Program") to strengthen the implementation of inquiry-based elementary science instruction in the Bay Area. Funding will support a two-year pilot program to provide on-going and targeted professional development for teachers through a collaborative partnership with up to two select Bay Area districts, demonstrating its effectiveness through improved teacher confidence and preparedness to teach science, improved quality and quantity of classroom science instruction, and increased student interest, engagement and positive attitudes for science in the pilot districts. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $618,204 | Nov. 2006 |
Purpose
This grant to the Exploratorium supports the development and display of an innovative new method of teaching spatial and geometric concepts involving "immersive" geometric exhibits and educational curriculum. Results from the grant will be to increase the mathematical and spatial reasoning skills in over 16,000 Bay Area students and will be measured by changes in students’ math and spatial reasoning skills using comparative qualitative and quantitative research tools. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 48 mo. | $10,000,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium is using this challenge grant to support programming and the transfer of its facilities to Piers 15-17 in San Francisco. Outcomes include transition and program costs associated with the anticipated move. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2001 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium received this challenge grant for programming and the transfer of its facilities. Outcomes include expanded funding as part of the 30th Anniversary Capital Campaign. | | Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
BioSITE and Discovery Youth Program Expansion. | $498,760 | Nov. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $498,760 | Nov. 2011 |
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Purpose
This grant supports the revision, expansion, and evaluation of science programming designed to inspire children’s interest in science through engagement in field studies and ecological monitoring along the Guadalupe River watershed. | | Community Initiatives
Strengthening Community Science Workshops (CSW) Programming through Network Support | $436,586 | Nov. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $436,586 | Nov. 2011 |
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Purpose
To strengthen informal science educational programming offered to the public at Community Science Workshop sites in the San Francisco Bay Area, by contributing to improved programming and expansion. | | East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy
Enlarging the Mount Diablo conservation lands network. | $1,300,000 | Nov. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 7 mo. | $1,300,000 | Nov. 2011 |
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Purpose
The purpose of this grant is to provide matching funds to federal grant dollars for the acquisition and permanent protection of conservation lands in the Mount Diablo landscape. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $2,250,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
For the protection of the 1,021-acre Souza III Property, a key step in preserving a critical grassland habitat and wildlife corridor, and will fund a research project to advance the science related to wind turbine and wildlife interactions. The grant will leverage the financial and operational commitments of the Conservancy, the East Bay Regional Park District, and the U.S. Department of the Interior and support expansion of the large-scale conservation area around Mount Diablo envisioned by the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan / Natural Community Conservation Plan. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 10 mo. | $880,000 | Nov. 2009 |
Purpose
The grant to the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy will support the protection of the 221-acre Fox Ridge Property, a key step in preserving a critical wildlife corridor in eastern Contra Costa County. The grant will leverage the financial and operational commitments of the Conservancy, the East Bay Regional Park District, and the U.S. Department of the Interior and support expansion of the large-scale conservation area around Mount Diablo envisioned by the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan / Natural Community Conservation Plan. | | Exploratorium
Science and Social Media: Engaging the Public | $300,000 | Nov. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $300,000 | Nov. 2011 |
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This grant supports the development of prototype social media applications designed to support public engagement with science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $473,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the expansion of Exploratorium’s high-quality, science-rich "tinkering" activities and programming to elementary-aged children participating in community-based out-of-school time programs. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,794,261 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of innovative ocean systems exhibits for the new Observatory and Life Sciences galleries at the Exploratorium, as well as complementary new public programs to raise awareness of oceans and bay science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 27 mo. | $1,780,100 | Aug. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant will support the design and development of the Tinkering Studio, a new public learning environment to be launched in spring 2013. Funding will be used for the design of the learning environment and six new activity sets, creation of training and staffing plans for Tinkering Studio facilitators, and the development of an evaluation and research design to document the ways in which the Tinkering Studio supports science learning for different audiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 33 mo. | $1,643,006 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the development of an innovative teacher professional development program ("BaySci Professional Development Program") to strengthen the implementation of inquiry-based elementary science instruction in the Bay Area. Funding will support a two-year pilot program to provide on-going and targeted professional development for teachers through a collaborative partnership with up to two select Bay Area districts, demonstrating its effectiveness through improved teacher confidence and preparedness to teach science, improved quality and quantity of classroom science instruction, and increased student interest, engagement and positive attitudes for science in the pilot districts. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $618,204 | Nov. 2006 |
Purpose
This grant to the Exploratorium supports the development and display of an innovative new method of teaching spatial and geometric concepts involving "immersive" geometric exhibits and educational curriculum. Results from the grant will be to increase the mathematical and spatial reasoning skills in over 16,000 Bay Area students and will be measured by changes in students’ math and spatial reasoning skills using comparative qualitative and quantitative research tools. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 48 mo. | $10,000,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium is using this challenge grant to support programming and the transfer of its facilities to Piers 15-17 in San Francisco. Outcomes include transition and program costs associated with the anticipated move. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2001 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium received this challenge grant for programming and the transfer of its facilities. Outcomes include expanded funding as part of the 30th Anniversary Capital Campaign. | | Oregon Health & Science University
Enhanced Care Management Plus | $1,591,089 | Nov. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 50 mo. | $1,591,089 | Nov. 2011 |
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To support an enhanced model for delivering better primary care to high-risk older adults, through health care teams led by a Registered Nurse care manager that implement technology-supported chronic disease care to improve quality, reduce hospitalizations, and improve the patient experience. | | Resources Legacy Fund
Building Support for Long-term Bay Area Restoration Funding | $350,000 | Nov. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $350,000 | Nov. 2011 |
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Coalition and constituency development to advance long-term funding for San Francisco Bay habitat restoration. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 14 mo. | $173,000 | May 2013 |
Purpose
In support for grassroots support development to advance long-term funding for San Francisco Bay habitat restoration. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 13 mo. | $447,555 | Jan. 2013 |
Purpose
For business coalition and constituency development to advance long-term funding for San Francisco Bay habitat restoration. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $1,808,071 | Jun. 2010 |
Purpose
This grant to Resources Legacy Fund is in support of securing a marine spatial planning (MSP) framework for California state waters. Funding will be used to build support for marine spatial planning among targeted audiences (i.e., key policy makers and stakeholders) and to design a good framework. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $953,224 | Aug. 2008 |
Purpose
This grant to Resources Legacy Fund (RLF) builds off the recently published law review article that contains an analysis of existing gaps in California’s legal and regulatory marine management system and promotes adoption of Area-Based Management (ABM) to protect California’s marine ecosystems (#1188). With this subsequent grant, RLF will partner with the Center for Ocean Solutions at Stanford University to conduct a deeper evaluation of the scientific and institutional framework necessary for ABM in California state waters and communicate the benefits and opportunities for better stewardship through ABM to key opinion leaders in California. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $121,514 | Aug. 2006 |
Purpose
This grant supports a small working group of lawyers to perform a legal, regulatory, and institutional gap analysis to understand the existing framework for Area-Based Management in the state waters of California. The outputs include a findings and recommendations document to be used to advance area-based management in California. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $674,450 | Dec. 2005 |
Purpose
This grant to the Resources Legacy Fund supports the Massachusetts Ocean Partnership Fund. The Resources Legacy Fund is creating a five-year strategic plan poised to advance efforts to develop and implement comprehensive multi-use management in Massachusetts. Outcomes for this grant include formation of the Massachusetts Ocean Partnership Fund (MOPF) and five-year strategy, and development of a science plan to support comprehensive management. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $262,500 | Dec. 2004 |
Purpose
This grant to the Resources Legacy Fund supports the newly created Sierra Nevada Conservancy and will help leverage its impact. The Sierra Nevada supplies over 69% of the water used by California's cities and farms, which makes it one of the most biologically important mountain ranges in North America. Outcomes for this grant include the Sierra Nevada Conservancy’s environmental, strategic, and operating plans as well as increased public and private funding for newly established Sierra Nevada Conservancy efforts. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $180,000 | Feb. 2003 |
Purpose
The Resources Legacy Fund is using this grant to support tidal restoration of the South Bay salt ponds, while maintaining and enhancing wildlife. Outcomes include initial stewardship of the ponds. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $50,000 | Jan. 2003 |
Purpose
With this grant, the Resources Legacy Fund developed a plan for conservation of the private lands that are integral to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. | | Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District
Demonstrating the Economic Value of Conservation in Santa Cruz and Sonoma Counties | $750,000 | Nov. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 40 mo. | $750,000 | Nov. 2011 |
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This initiative in Sonoma and Santa Cruz Counties will evaluate the economic benefits of conservation and educate decision-makers and community leaders about these economic benefits in order to enhance and expand investment in conservation. | | University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley Natural History Museums
Change forecasting for biological systems in the Bay Area and Central California | $1,044,334 | Sep. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 45 mo. | $1,044,334 | Sep. 2011 |
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This grant to the University of California will catalyze the startup of the Berkeley Initiative for Global Change Biology by supporting seven research projects focused on change forecasting for California ecosystems. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 45 mo. | $1,454,900 | Sep. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to the University of California will catalyze the startup of the Berkeley Initiative for Global Change Biology by supporting seven research projects focused on change forecasting for California ecosystems. | | Solano Land Trust
Acquisition of Rockville Trails Estates | $1,980,000 | Aug. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $1,980,000 | Aug. 2011 |
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This grant to Solano Land Trust will support the permanent protection of the 1,500-acre Rockville Trails Estates property, help Solano Land Trust rally public support for this project, and build the Land Trust’s fundraising capacity to protect and steward important conservation lands in the future. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $2,200,000 | Nov. 2004 |
Purpose
Solano Land Trust used this grant to preserve 3,930 acres of watershed and habitat for a range of threatened and endangered species in Solano County. | | Exploratorium
Exploratorium Tinkering Studio | $1,780,100 | Aug. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 27 mo. | $1,780,100 | Aug. 2011 |
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This grant will support the design and development of the Tinkering Studio, a new public learning environment to be launched in spring 2013. Funding will be used for the design of the learning environment and six new activity sets, creation of training and staffing plans for Tinkering Studio facilitators, and the development of an evaluation and research design to document the ways in which the Tinkering Studio supports science learning for different audiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $473,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the expansion of Exploratorium’s high-quality, science-rich "tinkering" activities and programming to elementary-aged children participating in community-based out-of-school time programs. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,794,261 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of innovative ocean systems exhibits for the new Observatory and Life Sciences galleries at the Exploratorium, as well as complementary new public programs to raise awareness of oceans and bay science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $300,000 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of prototype social media applications designed to support public engagement with science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 33 mo. | $1,643,006 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the development of an innovative teacher professional development program ("BaySci Professional Development Program") to strengthen the implementation of inquiry-based elementary science instruction in the Bay Area. Funding will support a two-year pilot program to provide on-going and targeted professional development for teachers through a collaborative partnership with up to two select Bay Area districts, demonstrating its effectiveness through improved teacher confidence and preparedness to teach science, improved quality and quantity of classroom science instruction, and increased student interest, engagement and positive attitudes for science in the pilot districts. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $618,204 | Nov. 2006 |
Purpose
This grant to the Exploratorium supports the development and display of an innovative new method of teaching spatial and geometric concepts involving "immersive" geometric exhibits and educational curriculum. Results from the grant will be to increase the mathematical and spatial reasoning skills in over 16,000 Bay Area students and will be measured by changes in students’ math and spatial reasoning skills using comparative qualitative and quantitative research tools. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 48 mo. | $10,000,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium is using this challenge grant to support programming and the transfer of its facilities to Piers 15-17 in San Francisco. Outcomes include transition and program costs associated with the anticipated move. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2001 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium received this challenge grant for programming and the transfer of its facilities. Outcomes include expanded funding as part of the 30th Anniversary Capital Campaign. | | Pepperwood Foundation
Applied Science for Bay Area Conservation and Climate Adaptation | $899,240 | Aug. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 25 mo. | $899,240 | Aug. 2011 |
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This grant will support the Pepperwood Foundation and an interdisciplinary team of over 35 climate and ecosystem researchers to develop an integrated scientific basis for delineating climate adaptation conservation strategies for the San Francisco Bay Area. | | Parkland Health and Hospital System
Automating Identification of Patients at a High Risk for Readmission | $2,000,000 | Aug. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 52 mo. | $2,000,000 | Aug. 2011 |
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This grant to Parkland Health and Hospital System supports the development and implementation of a generalizable, exportable, automated software system to identify and flag Heart Failure (HF) patients at high risk of hospital readmission. Once finalized, it will be installed in a hospital outside of the original development site. The system will then be used, in combination with evidence-based interventions, to identify and intervene on HF patients at high risk of readmission, resulting in a 20% relative reduction from baseline in the hospital’s 30-day HF readmission rate. The software will then be available for adoption nationwide, and available for installation to at least three additional hospitals, one of which will located in Greater Sacramento or the San Francisco Bay Area if mutually agreeable, by December 2015. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $152,000 | Feb. 2013 |
Purpose
To develop a framework and action plan for advancing the use of predictive analytics to improve patient outcomes and reduce cost. | | East Bay Regional Park District
Pleasanton Ridge Park Expansion & Wildlife Corridor Protection | $1,150,000 | Jul. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,150,000 | Jul. 2011 |
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This grant to East Bay Regional Park District will support the acquisition of the 955-acre Owen property, a key step in preserving a larger habitat assemblage covering Pleasanton and Sunol ridges and their watersheds in Alameda County, and will fund immediate stewardship needs on the property. Funding by GBMF will leverage District funds and other grants in support of expansion of large-scale preservation efforts in this area of central Alameda County. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 8 mo. | $1,000,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
This grant to East Bay Regional Park District will support the acquisition of the 1,367.8± acre Robertson property, a key step in preserving a larger habitat assemblage covering Pleasanton and Sunol ridges and their watersheds in Alameda County. | | California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences Teen Initiative | $573,470 | Jul. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $573,470 | Jul. 2011 |
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This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports the development of the Academy’s Teen Initiative, including the Teen Docent Program, Science in Action Youth Program, and Student Science Fellows Program. The Teen Initiative will serve as an overarching program strategy to engage teens more effectively in the Bay Area. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 9 mo. | $80,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the development and implementation of a collaborative San Francisco Bay Area Informal Science Learning Community focused on design, research and evaluation of rich science learning experiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $163,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the design, implementation and evaluation of a scientific research internship pilot program for San Francisco Bay Area teenage youth to conduct authentic research and be mentored by Academy scientists and their research teams. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 10 mo. | $471,453 | Jun. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to California Academy of Sciences will support a long-term collaborative relationship between the Academy and Exploratorium, as they jointly pilot the "San Francisco Teen Science Collaborative," leveraging two existing young adult science learning pathways: the Academy’s Careers in Science Intern Program and the Exploratorium’s XTech Program. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $450,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of a two-year teacher professional development and training program of two annual cohorts of 30 teachers each, to increase science and sustainability literacy in grades 3-5 across the San Francisco Unified School District. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,500,000 | Nov. 2007 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports an innovative, multigenerational "Science in Action" exhibit and program utilizing collaborative, interactive and multimedia strategies to increase public interest in and understanding of contemporary and everyday science issues leading to greater scientific awareness and literacy. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2003 |
Purpose
The California Academy of Sciences used this to temporarily relocate the Steinhart Aquarium, including some 5,400 aquatic species, while the renovation of its Golden Gate Park facilities is underway. | | California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco Teen Science Collaborative | $471,453 | Jun. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 10 mo. | $471,453 | Jun. 2011 |
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This grant to California Academy of Sciences will support a long-term collaborative relationship between the Academy and Exploratorium, as they jointly pilot the "San Francisco Teen Science Collaborative," leveraging two existing young adult science learning pathways: the Academy’s Careers in Science Intern Program and the Exploratorium’s XTech Program. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 9 mo. | $80,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the development and implementation of a collaborative San Francisco Bay Area Informal Science Learning Community focused on design, research and evaluation of rich science learning experiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $163,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the design, implementation and evaluation of a scientific research internship pilot program for San Francisco Bay Area teenage youth to conduct authentic research and be mentored by Academy scientists and their research teams. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $573,470 | Jul. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports the development of the Academy’s Teen Initiative, including the Teen Docent Program, Science in Action Youth Program, and Student Science Fellows Program. The Teen Initiative will serve as an overarching program strategy to engage teens more effectively in the Bay Area. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $450,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of a two-year teacher professional development and training program of two annual cohorts of 30 teachers each, to increase science and sustainability literacy in grades 3-5 across the San Francisco Unified School District. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,500,000 | Nov. 2007 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports an innovative, multigenerational "Science in Action" exhibit and program utilizing collaborative, interactive and multimedia strategies to increase public interest in and understanding of contemporary and everyday science issues leading to greater scientific awareness and literacy. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2003 |
Purpose
The California Academy of Sciences used this to temporarily relocate the Steinhart Aquarium, including some 5,400 aquatic species, while the renovation of its Golden Gate Park facilities is underway. | | Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Research on the Role of Nurse Practitioners | $390,000 | Jun. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $390,000 | Jun. 2011 |
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The purpose of this grant to Vanderbilt University Medical Center is to support research on the role of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in primary care, leading to the long-term outcome of an increased understanding of the current and potential role of NPs in providing primary care. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 32 mo. | $676,100 | Jun. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of a portfolio of national nursing workforce research using three national datasets, with the goal of developing improved empirical estimates of future national and regional Registered Nursing workforce needs. The research will provide new estimates of the factors that affect RN labor force participation and will update estimates of the future supply of RNs. The findings from this research will be submitted to peer-reviewed journals and disseminated nationally. | | Chabot Space & Science Center
Bill Nye’s Climate Lab | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 23 mo. | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2011 |
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This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support design, development, fabrication, and evaluation of enhancements to the Bill Nye’s Climate Lab exhibition and website. Enhancements will enable youth ages 8-14 years to learn basic principles of climate change and engage in behaviors that address it. The evaluation will allow Chabot to measure both learning and behavior change in users of the exhibition and website. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $446,000 | Aug. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of science professional development for San Francisco Bay Area elementary school teachers that focuses on the fundamental scientific concepts related to energy and climate change and related pedagogical activities that actively engage children in science learning. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $310,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of developing a comprehensive implementation plan to launch the Chabot Climate Change Teacher Workshops in the summer of 2011, which will provide training to teachers on the fundamental concepts of climate change to effectively instruct their 4th-6th grade students across Alameda County. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $850,000 | Jun. 2010 |
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In support of the development of a cost-effective, replicable model for scaling up the Techbridge program, which provides hands-on activities, role models and worksite visits, family outreach, and teacher training to serve girls across the San Francisco Bay Area. National research, robust assessment, and evaluation will be components of the program design and refinement to develop a scalable and sustainable model for expansion and durability. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $300,000 | Sep. 2009 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support fabrication and installation of Bill Nye’s Climate Laboratory, an exhibition to increase climate change science literacy and engagement in approximately 175,000 youth, ages 8-14, over two years measured by 1) k knowledge of fundamentals of climate science and impact of human energy use; 2) knowledge of sustainable energy technologies; and 3) actions taken to support sustainable energy and reduce their climate impact. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 30 mo. | $561,862 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the Techbridge program partnership with the Girl Scouts of Northern California to develop, implement and scale up a two-year, out-of-school curriculum delivery pilot program ("Girls Go Techbridge") in the 10-county Bay Area region, resulting in 1) increased confidence, skills, and interest in science in 2,000-2,500 Bay Area middle school girls; and 2) an expansion of the pilot program to 3 additional Girl Scouts regional councils by the conclusion of this grant period. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $2,090,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
This grant to the Chabot Space and Science Center supports its Techbridge program. Outcomes include increased participation from girls in science, technology, and engineering. | | Northern Arizona University, School of Forestry
Determining impacts of recreation on wildlife in Bay Area protected areas | $481,533 | Mar. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 54 mo. | $481,533 | Mar. 2011 |
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This grant to Northern Arizona University will determine whether certain levels of hiking and bicycling in Bay Area natural areas have significant impacts on habitat use by carnivores, deer, and other wildlife. Funding will be used to produce recommendations for Bay Area land managers on how to mitigate the impact of non-motorized recreation and thus ensure that public access is compatible with conservation areas such as parks and wildlife corridors. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 27 mo. | $225,394 | Oct. 2010 |
Purpose
To identify appropriate landscapes needed for a subsequent proposal to the National Science Foundation and other funders to determine the critical factors associated with successful wildlife corridors, including ratio of corridor width-to-length, severity of constrictions within a corridor, and land uses adjacent to the corridor. Funding will be used to solicit nominations for appropriate landscapes, confirm which landscapes have appropriate configurations and focal species, and develop a proposal for a full-scale research project involving at least 50 replicate landscapes. | | Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Pilot of New Care Delivery Model utilizing Health Information Technology, including an Interactive Personal Health Record | $1,200,000 | Nov. 2010 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 25 mo. | $1,200,000 | Nov. 2010 |
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In support of the design, pilot, and evaluation of a new care delivery model utilizing Health Information Technology, including an Interactive Personal Health Record, at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, with the goal of controlling blood pressure for patients diagnosed with hypertension. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 27 mo. | $1,156,000 | Oct. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of improving primary care at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF), including improvements to primary care workflow processes and the completion of a Strategic Plan to improve care for patients with chronic conditions. This program will lead to the outcomes of improvements in the quality and efficiency of primary care delivered by PAMF to its patients. | | State Coastal Conservancy
Enhancing Bay Area ecosystems adaptation under climate change | $357,000 | Nov. 2010 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 32 mo. | $357,000 | Nov. 2010 |
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To create a more proactive and informed approach to climate change among Bay Area institutions. Funds will be used to establish a new Bay Area Ecosystems and Climate Change Consortium to overcome fragmented approaches and proactively engage scientists with resource managers to coordinate research, monitoring and management efforts to reduce negative climate change impacts on the region's ecosystems. | | University of California, Berkeley Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management
Reducing Spread of Sudden Oak Death | $821,220 | Oct. 2010 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 38 mo. | $821,220 | Oct. 2010 |
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For increasing scientific understanding of the ecology and management of Sudden Oak Death in coastal forests of California. Funding will be used to conduct basic and applied research on the disease and its causal pathogen, Phytophthora ramorum. Research findings will be used to develop recommendations for disease control and land management, and to provide outreach to homeowners, land managers, and policy makers to facilitate implementation of the best management options. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $200,000 | Nov. 2006 |
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In support of studies regarding range and spread of Sudden Oak Death Syndrome. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,482,486 | Aug. 2003 |
Purpose
This grant is helping UC Berkeley researchers broaden the scope of their investigation of Sudden Oak Death. Outcomes include continued support of studies regarding the range and spread of Sudden Oak Death Syndrome. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 6 mo. | $191,500 | Dec. 2002 |
Purpose
This grant provided UC Berkeley with additional funding for the research currently being conducted on Phytophthora ramorum. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $600,000 | Oct. 2001 |
Purpose
This grant to UC Berkeley's Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management supports studies of Phytophthora ramorum, the pathogen causing Sudden Oak Death Syndrome. Outcomes include studies regarding the range and spread of Sudden Oak Death Syndrome. | | Northern Arizona University, School of Forestry
Determining effectiveness of wildlife corridors | $225,394 | Oct. 2010 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 27 mo. | $225,394 | Oct. 2010 |
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To identify appropriate landscapes needed for a subsequent proposal to the National Science Foundation and other funders to determine the critical factors associated with successful wildlife corridors, including ratio of corridor width-to-length, severity of constrictions within a corridor, and land uses adjacent to the corridor. Funding will be used to solicit nominations for appropriate landscapes, confirm which landscapes have appropriate configurations and focal species, and develop a proposal for a full-scale research project involving at least 50 replicate landscapes. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 54 mo. | $481,533 | Mar. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to Northern Arizona University will determine whether certain levels of hiking and bicycling in Bay Area natural areas have significant impacts on habitat use by carnivores, deer, and other wildlife. Funding will be used to produce recommendations for Bay Area land managers on how to mitigate the impact of non-motorized recreation and thus ensure that public access is compatible with conservation areas such as parks and wildlife corridors. | | KQED
Supplement Grant: QUEST Programming | $110,000 | Sep. 2010 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 6 mo. | $110,000 | Sep. 2010 |
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In support of KQED Public Media QUEST programming, a science and nature series intended to improve science literacy and teaching among diverse audiences. QUEST includes educational media, educator guides, teaching resources, and professional development support for educators. Funding will be used to complete the project's fourth season, including QUEST's weekly radio reports, original online media (videos, blog content, and science reporting for KQED News), and the 2010 Science Education Institute for Bay Area science educators. Grantee Websites KQED  | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $1,000,000 | Jul. 2004 |
Purpose
KQED used this grant to increase educational capacity through enhanced cooperation, collaboration and technological interconnectivity among Bay Area science and environmental institutions. Grantee Websites KQED | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $350,000 | Jun. 2001 |
Purpose
This grant to KQED supported a documentary titled "The Nobel Centennial: 100 Years of Awarding Genius." Grantee Websites KQED | | University of California, Santa Cruz Department of Environmental Studies
Habitat fragmentation impacts on puma energetics, behavior, and ecology in the Santa Cruz Mountains. | $449,588 | Aug. 2010 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $449,588 | Aug. 2010 |
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In support of increased scientific knowledge of the effects of habitat fragmentation in the San Francisco Bay Area on mountain lion physiology, behavior, movement, and ecosystem impacts. Quality scientific data on fragmentation impacts on top predators will support both local and international efforts to maintain habitat connectivity. The grant will also leverage National Science Foundation funding to finalize and put to use a new wildlife collar, the Accelerometer Network Integrator for Mobile Animals. | | East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy
Expanding Mount Diablo conservation area and wildlife linkages – Souza III | $2,250,000 | Jul. 2010 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $2,250,000 | Jul. 2010 |
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For the protection of the 1,021-acre Souza III Property, a key step in preserving a critical grassland habitat and wildlife corridor, and will fund a research project to advance the science related to wind turbine and wildlife interactions. The grant will leverage the financial and operational commitments of the Conservancy, the East Bay Regional Park District, and the U.S. Department of the Interior and support expansion of the large-scale conservation area around Mount Diablo envisioned by the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan / Natural Community Conservation Plan. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 7 mo. | $1,300,000 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
The purpose of this grant is to provide matching funds to federal grant dollars for the acquisition and permanent protection of conservation lands in the Mount Diablo landscape. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 10 mo. | $880,000 | Nov. 2009 |
Purpose
The grant to the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy will support the protection of the 221-acre Fox Ridge Property, a key step in preserving a critical wildlife corridor in eastern Contra Costa County. The grant will leverage the financial and operational commitments of the Conservancy, the East Bay Regional Park District, and the U.S. Department of the Interior and support expansion of the large-scale conservation area around Mount Diablo envisioned by the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan / Natural Community Conservation Plan. | | California Academy of Sciences
Teacher Institute on Science and Sustainability (TISS) | $450,000 | Jul. 2010 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $450,000 | Jul. 2010 |
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In support of a two-year teacher professional development and training program of two annual cohorts of 30 teachers each, to increase science and sustainability literacy in grades 3-5 across the San Francisco Unified School District. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 9 mo. | $80,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the development and implementation of a collaborative San Francisco Bay Area Informal Science Learning Community focused on design, research and evaluation of rich science learning experiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $163,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the design, implementation and evaluation of a scientific research internship pilot program for San Francisco Bay Area teenage youth to conduct authentic research and be mentored by Academy scientists and their research teams. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $573,470 | Jul. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports the development of the Academy’s Teen Initiative, including the Teen Docent Program, Science in Action Youth Program, and Student Science Fellows Program. The Teen Initiative will serve as an overarching program strategy to engage teens more effectively in the Bay Area. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 10 mo. | $471,453 | Jun. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to California Academy of Sciences will support a long-term collaborative relationship between the Academy and Exploratorium, as they jointly pilot the "San Francisco Teen Science Collaborative," leveraging two existing young adult science learning pathways: the Academy’s Careers in Science Intern Program and the Exploratorium’s XTech Program. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,500,000 | Nov. 2007 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports an innovative, multigenerational "Science in Action" exhibit and program utilizing collaborative, interactive and multimedia strategies to increase public interest in and understanding of contemporary and everyday science issues leading to greater scientific awareness and literacy. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2003 |
Purpose
The California Academy of Sciences used this to temporarily relocate the Steinhart Aquarium, including some 5,400 aquatic species, while the renovation of its Golden Gate Park facilities is underway. | | Chabot Space & Science Center
Planning Grant: Chabot Climate Change Teacher Workshops | $310,000 | Jul. 2010 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $310,000 | Jul. 2010 |
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In support of developing a comprehensive implementation plan to launch the Chabot Climate Change Teacher Workshops in the summer of 2011, which will provide training to teachers on the fundamental concepts of climate change to effectively instruct their 4th-6th grade students across Alameda County. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $446,000 | Aug. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of science professional development for San Francisco Bay Area elementary school teachers that focuses on the fundamental scientific concepts related to energy and climate change and related pedagogical activities that actively engage children in science learning. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 23 mo. | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support design, development, fabrication, and evaluation of enhancements to the Bill Nye’s Climate Lab exhibition and website. Enhancements will enable youth ages 8-14 years to learn basic principles of climate change and engage in behaviors that address it. The evaluation will allow Chabot to measure both learning and behavior change in users of the exhibition and website. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $850,000 | Jun. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of the development of a cost-effective, replicable model for scaling up the Techbridge program, which provides hands-on activities, role models and worksite visits, family outreach, and teacher training to serve girls across the San Francisco Bay Area. National research, robust assessment, and evaluation will be components of the program design and refinement to develop a scalable and sustainable model for expansion and durability. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $300,000 | Sep. 2009 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support fabrication and installation of Bill Nye’s Climate Laboratory, an exhibition to increase climate change science literacy and engagement in approximately 175,000 youth, ages 8-14, over two years measured by 1) k knowledge of fundamentals of climate science and impact of human energy use; 2) knowledge of sustainable energy technologies; and 3) actions taken to support sustainable energy and reduce their climate impact. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 30 mo. | $561,862 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the Techbridge program partnership with the Girl Scouts of Northern California to develop, implement and scale up a two-year, out-of-school curriculum delivery pilot program ("Girls Go Techbridge") in the 10-county Bay Area region, resulting in 1) increased confidence, skills, and interest in science in 2,000-2,500 Bay Area middle school girls; and 2) an expansion of the pilot program to 3 additional Girl Scouts regional councils by the conclusion of this grant period. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $2,090,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
This grant to the Chabot Space and Science Center supports its Techbridge program. Outcomes include increased participation from girls in science, technology, and engineering. | | Chabot Space & Science Center
Techbridge: Scale-up and Pilot Grant | $850,000 | Jun. 2010 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $850,000 | Jun. 2010 |
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In support of the development of a cost-effective, replicable model for scaling up the Techbridge program, which provides hands-on activities, role models and worksite visits, family outreach, and teacher training to serve girls across the San Francisco Bay Area. National research, robust assessment, and evaluation will be components of the program design and refinement to develop a scalable and sustainable model for expansion and durability. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $446,000 | Aug. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of science professional development for San Francisco Bay Area elementary school teachers that focuses on the fundamental scientific concepts related to energy and climate change and related pedagogical activities that actively engage children in science learning. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 23 mo. | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support design, development, fabrication, and evaluation of enhancements to the Bill Nye’s Climate Lab exhibition and website. Enhancements will enable youth ages 8-14 years to learn basic principles of climate change and engage in behaviors that address it. The evaluation will allow Chabot to measure both learning and behavior change in users of the exhibition and website. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $310,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of developing a comprehensive implementation plan to launch the Chabot Climate Change Teacher Workshops in the summer of 2011, which will provide training to teachers on the fundamental concepts of climate change to effectively instruct their 4th-6th grade students across Alameda County. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $300,000 | Sep. 2009 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support fabrication and installation of Bill Nye’s Climate Laboratory, an exhibition to increase climate change science literacy and engagement in approximately 175,000 youth, ages 8-14, over two years measured by 1) k knowledge of fundamentals of climate science and impact of human energy use; 2) knowledge of sustainable energy technologies; and 3) actions taken to support sustainable energy and reduce their climate impact. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 30 mo. | $561,862 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the Techbridge program partnership with the Girl Scouts of Northern California to develop, implement and scale up a two-year, out-of-school curriculum delivery pilot program ("Girls Go Techbridge") in the 10-county Bay Area region, resulting in 1) increased confidence, skills, and interest in science in 2,000-2,500 Bay Area middle school girls; and 2) an expansion of the pilot program to 3 additional Girl Scouts regional councils by the conclusion of this grant period. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $2,090,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
This grant to the Chabot Space and Science Center supports its Techbridge program. Outcomes include increased participation from girls in science, technology, and engineering. | | East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy
Expanding Mount Diablo conservation area and wildlife linkages | $880,000 | Nov. 2009 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 10 mo. | $880,000 | Nov. 2009 |
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The grant to the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy will support the protection of the 221-acre Fox Ridge Property, a key step in preserving a critical wildlife corridor in eastern Contra Costa County. The grant will leverage the financial and operational commitments of the Conservancy, the East Bay Regional Park District, and the U.S. Department of the Interior and support expansion of the large-scale conservation area around Mount Diablo envisioned by the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan / Natural Community Conservation Plan. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 7 mo. | $1,300,000 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
The purpose of this grant is to provide matching funds to federal grant dollars for the acquisition and permanent protection of conservation lands in the Mount Diablo landscape. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $2,250,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
For the protection of the 1,021-acre Souza III Property, a key step in preserving a critical grassland habitat and wildlife corridor, and will fund a research project to advance the science related to wind turbine and wildlife interactions. The grant will leverage the financial and operational commitments of the Conservancy, the East Bay Regional Park District, and the U.S. Department of the Interior and support expansion of the large-scale conservation area around Mount Diablo envisioned by the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan / Natural Community Conservation Plan. | | San Francisco Parks Trust
Upland Habitat Goals Implmentation | $239,938 | Nov. 2009 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $239,938 | Nov. 2009 |
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In support of adoption and implementation of the San Francisco Bay Area Upland Habitat Goals, a plan for conserving the terrestrial biological diversity and ecosystem function of the Bay Area. Funding will be used to facilitate implementation of the plan's recommendations by designing easy to use web-based tools, offering training in the application of the tools, and providing technical assistance to public resource agencies, conservation nonprofits, land use and transportation planning agencies. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $500,000 | Aug. 2004 |
Purpose
The San Francisco Parks Trust used this grant to create an alternative energy demonstration project as part of the restoration of the Golden Gate Park South Windmill. At 95 feet tall, with sails stretching 114 feet long, the South Windmill is the largest of its design in the world. | | Science & Collaboration for Connected Wildlands
Bay Area Critical Linkages | $496,583 | Nov. 2009 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $496,583 | Nov. 2009 |
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In support of the Bay Area Critical Linkages Project, delineating links between core conservation areas essential to maintaining healthy ecosystems. Together with broader efforts to establish core areas, this will ultimately form a network of conserved intact ecosystems. The comprehensive linkages strategy will include focal species-based linkage designs, implementation strategies, and a monitoring framework, and will also provide implementation tools and a strategic communications plan to institutionalize support for a network of conserved lands. | | University of California, San Francisco Center for the Health Professions
Physician and Executive Engagement for the Integrated Nurse Leadership Program (INLP) Phase II | $511,000 | Oct. 2009 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 50 mo. | $511,000 | Oct. 2009 |
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This grant to the University of California, San Francisco Center for the Health Professions will be used to support Phase II of the Integrated Nurse Leadership Program. Nurse release time and specific programming aimed at physician and executive engagement will ensure successful implementation of a program for early identification and treatment of sepsis, to reduce inpatient mortality from severe sepsis in eight San Francisco Bay Area adult acute care hospitals by 15 percent. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 39 mo. | $245,475 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
To conduct an annual evaluation of the plans of California acute care hospitals to hire new Registered Nurse (RN) graduates. This evaluation will provide updated information on the demand for new RN graduates over time and will identify implications for new RN graduates based on an enhanced understanding of RN supply and demand. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 35 mo. | $5,638,000 | May 2008 |
Purpose
To implement Phase II of the Integrated Nurse Leadership Program, and continue to develop curriculum that addresses frontline practitioners' leadership and change management skills, improves medication administration processes, and results in earlier identification and treatment of sepsis (overwhelming bloodstream infection). The grant will also increase participation of nurses from the five Bay Area counties in the Regional Nurse Network (RN2). Outcomes include reduction in the rates of medication administration errors, and inpatient mortality from severe sepsis in eight Bay Area adult acute care hospitals. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 25 mo. | $150,000 | Sep. 2004 |
Purpose
This grant supports a study of how two information technology systems affect nurses and patient care in Veterans Health Administration hospitals. California hospitals were required to implement information technology solutions by 2005 to reduce or eliminate medication-related errors. Outcomes include a report of the effects of Computerized Patient Record and Bar Code Medication Administration systems in the Veterans Health Administration. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 38 mo. | $5,708,450 | Jul. 2004 |
Purpose
UCSF’s Center for the Health Professions is using this grant to teach leadership and management skills to hospital executives, managers, and nursing staff. Through this program, the Center will also help 16 Bay Area hospitals develop and implement organization-specific strategies to improve nursing staff retention and nursing-related patient care. Outcomes include a 50% improvement in any single effectiveness indicator or an aggregate average of 25% improvement across all indicators in 16 Bay Area hospitals. | | Tech Museum of Innovation
Innovator Gallery | $350,000 | Sep. 2009 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $350,000 | Sep. 2009 |
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This grant to The Tech Museum of Innovation will support the design, fabrication and installation of an "Innovator Gallery," where Bay Area students will learn about the basics of the physical and earth sciences through ten interactive exhibits and user-generated instructional videos that explain fundamental science concepts tied to California science-content standards. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2012 |
Purpose
To create a technology-enabled platform for improving visitor experience through data collection and analytics that will inform exhibit design and extension. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $1,500,000 | Sep. 2007 |
Purpose
In support of The Tech Museum's innovative "open design" project to revolutionize the science and technology museum exhibit design process by engaging a global community of contributors to work collaboratively in a virtual, open source type environment to more effectively and efficiently develop high quality exhibits for the benefit of the greater museum field. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 35 mo. | $1,094,838 | Nov. 2006 |
Purpose
This grant to The Tech Museum of Innovation will be used to increase science and technology literacy of over 54,000 Bay Area students and teachers through exhibition and curriculum based on The Tech Museum Awards Laureate Program. This program honors innovators from around the world who are applying technology to benefit humanity. Grant results will be measured by increased awareness and knowledge levels of students via formal qualitative and quantitative evaluations. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,000,000 | Jul. 2004 |
Purpose
The Tech Museum is using this grant to present visitors with innovative research and cutting-edge technology. Outcomes include the design and development of an exhibit that showcases technology used for environmental conservation. | | University of California, Berkeley Lawrence Hall of Science
Identifying Effective Science Learning Opportunities | $400,000 | Sep. 2009 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 13 mo. | $400,000 | Sep. 2009 |
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This grant to the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley will support the development of a robust, full-scale plan that will (1) build a field of research that investigates how to effectively and efficiently support children in grades K-5 to learn science in ways that develop and retain their ability to engage in critical inquiry; and (2) support future investment in effective science learning opportunities for Bay Area children in grades K-5. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 23 mo. | $996,981 | Aug. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of a coordinated effort by Bay Area Science and Technology Museums to provide high-quality science professional development to area elementary teachers. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $1,200,000 | Nov. 2010 |
Purpose
To develop two pilot science center satellite outposts in the San Francisco Bay Area, in order to activate science learners in communities without existing science centers. | | Chabot Space & Science Center
Bill Nye’s Climate Laboratory | $300,000 | Sep. 2009 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $300,000 | Sep. 2009 |
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This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support fabrication and installation of Bill Nye’s Climate Laboratory, an exhibition to increase climate change science literacy and engagement in approximately 175,000 youth, ages 8-14, over two years measured by 1) k knowledge of fundamentals of climate science and impact of human energy use; 2) knowledge of sustainable energy technologies; and 3) actions taken to support sustainable energy and reduce their climate impact. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $446,000 | Aug. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of science professional development for San Francisco Bay Area elementary school teachers that focuses on the fundamental scientific concepts related to energy and climate change and related pedagogical activities that actively engage children in science learning. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 23 mo. | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support design, development, fabrication, and evaluation of enhancements to the Bill Nye’s Climate Lab exhibition and website. Enhancements will enable youth ages 8-14 years to learn basic principles of climate change and engage in behaviors that address it. The evaluation will allow Chabot to measure both learning and behavior change in users of the exhibition and website. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $310,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of developing a comprehensive implementation plan to launch the Chabot Climate Change Teacher Workshops in the summer of 2011, which will provide training to teachers on the fundamental concepts of climate change to effectively instruct their 4th-6th grade students across Alameda County. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $850,000 | Jun. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of the development of a cost-effective, replicable model for scaling up the Techbridge program, which provides hands-on activities, role models and worksite visits, family outreach, and teacher training to serve girls across the San Francisco Bay Area. National research, robust assessment, and evaluation will be components of the program design and refinement to develop a scalable and sustainable model for expansion and durability. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 30 mo. | $561,862 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the Techbridge program partnership with the Girl Scouts of Northern California to develop, implement and scale up a two-year, out-of-school curriculum delivery pilot program ("Girls Go Techbridge") in the 10-county Bay Area region, resulting in 1) increased confidence, skills, and interest in science in 2,000-2,500 Bay Area middle school girls; and 2) an expansion of the pilot program to 3 additional Girl Scouts regional councils by the conclusion of this grant period. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $2,090,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
This grant to the Chabot Space and Science Center supports its Techbridge program. Outcomes include increased participation from girls in science, technology, and engineering. | | University of California, Berkeley, Department of Integrative Biology
Climate change impacts on California’s native plants: bridging the gap from models to land management | $154,000 | Nov. 2008 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $154,000 | Nov. 2008 |
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The purpose of this grant is to increase scientific knowledge of the most effective approaches to predict habitat and vegetation shifts due to climate change at the California and Bay Area scale in order to support land managers to establish and manage resilient conservation networks that support continuing biodiversity. | | University of San Francisco, Department of Environmental Science
Measuring Carbon Sequestration in San Francisco Bay Wetlands | $294,892 | Nov. 2008 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $294,892 | Nov. 2008 |
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This grant will increase scientific knowledge of carbon sequestration and sediment accumulation rates in San Francisco Bay tidal wetlands in order to improve the conservation, restoration, and overall management of wetlands in the face of projected climate change. Quality scientific data will support the effort to formally certify wetland restoration activities with the California Climate Action Registry. Certification will establish wetlands restoration projects as eligible to receive payment for emission reduction credits, which will increase available funds for the acquisition and restoration of these critical ecosystems. | | Exploratorium
BaySci Teacher Professional Development Program | $1,643,006 | Oct. 2008 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 33 mo. | $1,643,006 | Oct. 2008 |
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For the development of an innovative teacher professional development program ("BaySci Professional Development Program") to strengthen the implementation of inquiry-based elementary science instruction in the Bay Area. Funding will support a two-year pilot program to provide on-going and targeted professional development for teachers through a collaborative partnership with up to two select Bay Area districts, demonstrating its effectiveness through improved teacher confidence and preparedness to teach science, improved quality and quantity of classroom science instruction, and increased student interest, engagement and positive attitudes for science in the pilot districts. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $473,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the expansion of Exploratorium’s high-quality, science-rich "tinkering" activities and programming to elementary-aged children participating in community-based out-of-school time programs. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,794,261 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of innovative ocean systems exhibits for the new Observatory and Life Sciences galleries at the Exploratorium, as well as complementary new public programs to raise awareness of oceans and bay science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $300,000 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of prototype social media applications designed to support public engagement with science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 27 mo. | $1,780,100 | Aug. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant will support the design and development of the Tinkering Studio, a new public learning environment to be launched in spring 2013. Funding will be used for the design of the learning environment and six new activity sets, creation of training and staffing plans for Tinkering Studio facilitators, and the development of an evaluation and research design to document the ways in which the Tinkering Studio supports science learning for different audiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $618,204 | Nov. 2006 |
Purpose
This grant to the Exploratorium supports the development and display of an innovative new method of teaching spatial and geometric concepts involving "immersive" geometric exhibits and educational curriculum. Results from the grant will be to increase the mathematical and spatial reasoning skills in over 16,000 Bay Area students and will be measured by changes in students’ math and spatial reasoning skills using comparative qualitative and quantitative research tools. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 48 mo. | $10,000,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium is using this challenge grant to support programming and the transfer of its facilities to Piers 15-17 in San Francisco. Outcomes include transition and program costs associated with the anticipated move. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2001 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium received this challenge grant for programming and the transfer of its facilities. Outcomes include expanded funding as part of the 30th Anniversary Capital Campaign. | | Chabot Space & Science Center
Girls Go Techbridge | $561,862 | Oct. 2008 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 30 mo. | $561,862 | Oct. 2008 |
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For the Techbridge program partnership with the Girl Scouts of Northern California to develop, implement and scale up a two-year, out-of-school curriculum delivery pilot program ("Girls Go Techbridge") in the 10-county Bay Area region, resulting in 1) increased confidence, skills, and interest in science in 2,000-2,500 Bay Area middle school girls; and 2) an expansion of the pilot program to 3 additional Girl Scouts regional councils by the conclusion of this grant period. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $446,000 | Aug. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of science professional development for San Francisco Bay Area elementary school teachers that focuses on the fundamental scientific concepts related to energy and climate change and related pedagogical activities that actively engage children in science learning. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 23 mo. | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support design, development, fabrication, and evaluation of enhancements to the Bill Nye’s Climate Lab exhibition and website. Enhancements will enable youth ages 8-14 years to learn basic principles of climate change and engage in behaviors that address it. The evaluation will allow Chabot to measure both learning and behavior change in users of the exhibition and website. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $310,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of developing a comprehensive implementation plan to launch the Chabot Climate Change Teacher Workshops in the summer of 2011, which will provide training to teachers on the fundamental concepts of climate change to effectively instruct their 4th-6th grade students across Alameda County. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $850,000 | Jun. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of the development of a cost-effective, replicable model for scaling up the Techbridge program, which provides hands-on activities, role models and worksite visits, family outreach, and teacher training to serve girls across the San Francisco Bay Area. National research, robust assessment, and evaluation will be components of the program design and refinement to develop a scalable and sustainable model for expansion and durability. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $300,000 | Sep. 2009 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support fabrication and installation of Bill Nye’s Climate Laboratory, an exhibition to increase climate change science literacy and engagement in approximately 175,000 youth, ages 8-14, over two years measured by 1) k knowledge of fundamentals of climate science and impact of human energy use; 2) knowledge of sustainable energy technologies; and 3) actions taken to support sustainable energy and reduce their climate impact. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $2,090,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
This grant to the Chabot Space and Science Center supports its Techbridge program. Outcomes include increased participation from girls in science, technology, and engineering. | | Sonoma Land Trust
Jenner Headlands Protection | $6,000,000 | Jul. 2008 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 48 mo. | $6,000,000 | Jul. 2008 |
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In support of permanently protecting the Jenner Headlands, 5,630 acres of biologically diverse, complex coastal prairie and forest on the scenic Sonoma Coast. The project will establish sustainable financing of ecological stewardship and public access using carbon credits and sustainable timber harvests. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 38 mo. | $1,000,000 | Apr. 2013 |
Purpose
This grant to Sonoma Land Trust will support acquisition of the 19,645-acre Preservation Ranch, which will protect a biologically diverse property in Sonoma County’s Gualala River watershed from being converted to vineyard and subdivided into rural residential development. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 39 mo. | $1,798,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
The purpose of this grant is to protect a critical chokepoint within a high-priority wildlife corridor in Sonoma Valley in order to maintain wildlife habitat, optimize free movement of species, and provide resilience to respond to climate change. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 60 mo. | $5,000,000 | Jul. 2007 |
Purpose
Sonoma Land Trust will use this grant to permanently protect 1,689 acres of upland riparian habitat in southern Sonoma County. The protected acres will become part of Tolay Lake Park and will complete a 6000 acre protected corridor adjacent to San Pablo Bay. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $7,932,000 | Sep. 2004 |
Purpose
Sonoma Land Trust used this grant to support the Sonoma Baylands Project. Project goals include permanent protection and restoration of 2,329 acres at the far northern end of San Pablo Bay. | | Land Trust of Santa Cruz County
Sandhills Habitat Protection | $2,289,000 | Nov. 2007 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 60 mo. | $2,289,000 | Nov. 2007 |
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This grant to the Land Trust of Santa Cruz (the "Land Trust") will protect 189 acres of globally significant Sandhills habitat supporting a high concentration of endemic and rare species. The Land Trust has identified the highest value 700 acres of this unique habitat for protection and this grant will support the first acquisition, which targets the largest undeveloped parcel. | | Save-the-Redwoods League
Bothe-Napa State Park Expansion | $1,000,000 | Nov. 2007 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $1,000,000 | Nov. 2007 |
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This grant will help Save-the-Redwoods League to permanently protect 120 acres of forested open space and old-growth redwoods adjacent to Bothe-Napa Valley State Park in Napa County, approximately three miles southeast of Calistoga. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $942,000 | Nov. 2006 |
Purpose
This grant to the Save-the-Redwoods League will be used to protect the ancient redwood forest, in Butano State Park located in San Mateo County, in perpetuity. The result of this grant will lead to the permanent protection of the 100-acre property and the ultimate transfer to the State of California or another public entity. This will result in preserving its redwood and other forest lands for future generations. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $1,000,000 | Dec. 2005 |
Purpose
The Save-the-Redwoods League is using this grant to purchase forest lands in the Santa Cruz Mountains. This acquisition helps protect old-growth redwoods, the upper reaches of the Pescadero Creek watershed, and coho and steelhead habitat. Outcomes for this grant include protection and stewardship of 80 acres of forest adjacent to Portola Redwoods State Park. | | California Academy of Sciences
Science in Action Exhibit | $1,500,000 | Nov. 2007 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,500,000 | Nov. 2007 |
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This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports an innovative, multigenerational "Science in Action" exhibit and program utilizing collaborative, interactive and multimedia strategies to increase public interest in and understanding of contemporary and everyday science issues leading to greater scientific awareness and literacy. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 9 mo. | $80,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the development and implementation of a collaborative San Francisco Bay Area Informal Science Learning Community focused on design, research and evaluation of rich science learning experiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $163,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the design, implementation and evaluation of a scientific research internship pilot program for San Francisco Bay Area teenage youth to conduct authentic research and be mentored by Academy scientists and their research teams. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $573,470 | Jul. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports the development of the Academy’s Teen Initiative, including the Teen Docent Program, Science in Action Youth Program, and Student Science Fellows Program. The Teen Initiative will serve as an overarching program strategy to engage teens more effectively in the Bay Area. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 10 mo. | $471,453 | Jun. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to California Academy of Sciences will support a long-term collaborative relationship between the Academy and Exploratorium, as they jointly pilot the "San Francisco Teen Science Collaborative," leveraging two existing young adult science learning pathways: the Academy’s Careers in Science Intern Program and the Exploratorium’s XTech Program. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $450,000 | Jul. 2010 |
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In support of a tw | |