Are you an academic, professional, and/or grassroots leader working on a project or action to address a conservation or environmental justice issue in the Pacific Northwest? Then we want to hear from you — the Bullitt Prize can be the springboard for change you need to address or solve that issue for your community.

The goal is to broaden, strengthen, and diversify the current and future leadership of the environmental movement by investing in emerging leaders advancing conservation and environmental justice efforts in the Pacific Northwest. The Prize consists of $100,000, split over two years ($50,000 in year one, and the remaining $50,000 in the second year).

The Bullitt Prize is awarded annually based on the following eligibility:

• An individual 35 years or younger
• From an underrepresented group, such as economically disadvantaged group
• From Washington state (or the Pacific Northwest region if their work impacts Washington)
• Have demonstrated academic, professional, or grassroots leadership that advances the conservation and environmental justice movement

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• US Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• International or Other Visa Status
• Undocumented

Applicants are asked to provide the following:

• Personal information
• Demographic information
• References
• Current resume
• Brief description of who you are
• And three prompts to describe your project, vision, and goals

Washington Conservation Action Education Fund facilitates a committee of five community and environmental justice leaders to select a winner for the annual Bullitt Prize. The committee scores applications and narrows the pool to finalists. Finalists are then asked to join a 50-minute interview (virtual, or in person) with the selection committee. References are contacted and consulted for each of the final applicants. Based on the interview process and references, the committee then chooses a winner from among the finalists. The entire process takes approximately 6 months from the application deadline, including interviews in July and selection likely in September. The final candidate is awarded the prize during an in-person reception in October, where they can invite their family, friends, and community to join in celebrating them. Funding is awarded in December of each year.

Washington Conservation Action Education Fund
1417 Fourth Avenue, Suite 800
Seattle, WA 98101