Richard King Mellon Foundation — Conservation Program

Pittsburgh-based foundation funding land conservation, water quality, and outdoor recreation in southwestern Pennsylvania.

The Richard King Mellon Foundation is one of the largest funders of conservation in southwestern Pennsylvania. Its Conservation Program supports land protection, watershed restoration, water quality improvement, and access to nature, with a strong geographic focus on the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio basins.Recent grants have funded major watershed restoration projects, abandoned mine drainage remediation, and conservation easements across SW PA. Awards typically range from $100,000 to several million dollars.Strong fit for H2O Network member groups working in the Pittsburgh region. The Foundation generally accepts inquiries and works with grantees on a multi-year basis.