Wildlife Conservation Society
Bronx, New York
www.wcs.org$25,000
For its Coral Reef Conservation Program, which will conduct a multinational study on the effects of natural temperature variation on coral reef symbiosis.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York, New York
www.metmuseum.org$50,000
For two curatorial internships in the Department of American Decorative Arts, which allow the interns to assist with research for special exhibitions, publications and the permanent collection.
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, Rhode Island
www.risd.edu$20,000
In support of the Jewelry Design and Light Metals Department's Visiting Artist Series, which enables top jewelers to visit RISD's campus and share their expertise with students. The program provides a variety of opportunities for students to interact with various artists that will enrich their educational experience at the college.
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution
New York, New York
cooperhewitt.org$20,000
For its Design Directions program, which provides high school students with the opportunity to learn about careers in design-related fields.