These grants can be used to develop informational products that promote the federal, regional, state, and local byways and inform the public about attractions along the routes. At this site, you can view maps and narrative descriptions of various byways, many of which explicitly identify refuges along the route. Federal and State Humanities Councils National Endowment for the Humanities Filmmakers who explore historical themes may be eligible for grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, a strong supporter of educational film and radio. Past recipients include Kratt's Creatures , Bill Nye Science Guy , and the IMAX feature film Galapagos . Private Grant Making Institutions W. Alton Jones Foundation This Charlottesville, Virginia, based foundation seeks to build a sustainable society and support biological diversity on earth.
Filmmakers can apply for the foundation's environmental media grants.
Click here to see grant recipients in 1998 and 1997 . The foundation focuses its funding on committed, grass roots organizations that rely strongly on volunteer efforts and where foundation support will make a significant difference.