Moca Announces a New $100000 Environment and Arts Prize

credit: John Peter Lee, Ltd.

Wendy and Eric Schmidt are putting their money where their mouth is.

The Google co-founder and his wife, the president of the Family Foundation, have donated $100,000 to the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles to create the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Environment and Art Prize, the museum announced Tuesday.

The prize, which will be awarded every two years until 2024, will honor an artist "whose work addresses the planet's conservation and sustainability issues," the museum said in a statement.

The first winner will be announced this fall, and the first artist's work will be unveiled in the spring of 2026, the museum says.

The couple, who have three children, "have long supported projects at the forefront of science, technology, and the arts," says the museum's director.

"This new prize enables the work of artists who are creating dialogue and visibility around climate issues."

The couple, who have been philanthropists since 2006, say they decided to create the prize because "as we've seen around the world, communities appears to be essential truths around climate, conservation, and sustainability."

Nominations will be accepted through July, and a five-person jury will select the winner.

The couple will also advise the museum on the award's administration and execution.

Read the Entire Article

A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.

How's Your Community Doing?
Check Out it's
Community Vital Signs

Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Earns Opportunity to Strengthen Local Philanthropy
Foundation: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation

The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation will receive $25,000 in unrestricted matching funds.The Foundation will participate in a year-long, subject-specific training sessions.The program is...more

Sustainability As A Driver For Sustainable Growth

WBCSD aims to reduce 1 gigaton of GHG emissions (1 billion mtCO2 e) from its customers' carbon footprints by 2030 from a 2019 baseline.Over the last five years, we've reduced our customers'carbon...more

178Th Independence Day Address

Dunn a€“ Presidential Special Envoy for Partnership & Philanthropy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Liberia.Centennial Memorial Pavilion, Monrovia, Liberia, July 26, 2025.President...more

Billionaire Donors and Funding Cuts.
Foundation: Sea Change Foundation

Inside Philanthropy looks at the failure of foundations to invest in fostering a political and cultural environment that enables them to achieve their goals.Jeff Raikes, a co-founder of the Raikes...more

From the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2025

Fred A.Stone Philanthropy Award for Alzheimer's Research to the Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation.Foundation made its largest ever investment in Alzheimer's and dementia research by establishing...more

Indigenous Led Funds

The philanthropic community must heed their calls for justice and solidarity, ensuring greater recognition and support for Indigenous-led initiatives worldwide.As Indigenous Peoples assert their...more

Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation Honored For Philanthropic ...

' e.logerror switcher request failed ln="!1,void(o&&o());var" r=".">=0;--n(){e[n]=(a=void 0,(a={fn:i=e[ n].fn||"",ln:i.ln||""",em:iem||","alias:...more

The Weeknd Receives Big Honour From the Toronto City

The Weeknd was awarded the Key to the City and honoured with The Weeknd Weekend by the City of Toronto.The ceremony was attended by Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, youth from the Boys & Girls Club of West...more

Letter: Heron Creek Foundation Beacon on Community

The Heron Creek Community Foundation has now contributed over $750,000 to individuals and families in need throughout the city of North Port."We are honored to share a remarkable milestone," the...more

Kfc Launches Heartlands Forest Fund

The Keweenaw Community Foundation launched the KEWeenaw Heartland Forest Fund Friday evening.The fund was established to support local management, sustainable access, and long-term care of...more