Community Foundation of The Virgin Islands Launches Grant Program for Environmental Studies in the Caribbean

The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Judith A. Towle Environmental Studies Fund, starting August 1, 2025. This initiative aims to allocate $12,000 towards projects that tackle critical environmental issues in the insular Caribbean, fostering solutions with broad regional impact.

According to CFVI President Dee Baecher-Brown, the fund is designed to empower environmental leaders and innovators to develop scalable solutions to pressing challenges. The grants are available to Caribbean residents, nonprofit organizations operating in the region, and graduate students conducting applied research focused on the Caribbean. Projects must address significant environmental concerns such as biodiversity loss, climate change, and the need for nature-based solutions, through research, community engagement, education, or conservation efforts.

Judith Towle, the fund's namesake, highlighted CFVI's role as a pivotal partner in addressing the Caribbean's environmental challenges. The fund seeks to support collaborative and innovative projects that promise to enhance sustainability and environmental resilience across the region.

Applications must be submitted by September 15, 2025, via email to [email protected], with detailed proposals following a specified format. For further details on eligibility and application procedures, interested parties are encouraged to visit the Judith A. Towle Environmental Studies Fund website or contact Beth Nuttall, Director of Grants and Programs, at [email protected].

This grant program represents a significant opportunity for individuals and organizations to contribute to the environmental sustainability of the Caribbean, addressing challenges that have far-reaching implications for the region's ecosystems and communities. By supporting innovative and collaborative projects, the Judith A. Towle Environmental Studies Fund aims to foster a resilient and sustainable future for the insular Caribbean.