J.W. Couch Foundation Grant

The foundation grants support broad goals across several specific causes:

1. Historic Preservation: Focusing on preserving history to educate about the importance of community and its impact on well-being.
2. Wildlife Conservation: Aiming to conserve lands and waters crucial for life, fostering a world that protects vital resources for all living beings.
3. Renewable Energy: Encouraging projects that expand access to renewable energy sources like solar, wind, hydroelectric, biomass, and geothermal power to combat global warming.
4. Food Management: Addressing the greenhouse gas emissions from food production, transport, and waste to mitigate climate change impacts.
5. Transportation: Seeking innovative solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, the largest contributor to U.S. greenhouse emissions.
6. Waste Management: Promoting better waste management practices to minimize pollution and protect wildlife.
7. Education: Supporting early childhood and 21st-century education that focuses on crucial skills, diversity, outdoor activities, less screen time, and teacher development.
8. Wellness: Backing teams aiding mental health struggles and promoting digital wellbeing and outdoor activities to foster healthier communities.