Questions Regarding Program

No. Funds may not be used for tuition. You MUST be working on a "research or educational project".

Are there any geographical restrictions on where a project may be conducted?

No.

Do I need to be a U.S. Citizen to apply?

Citizens from all countries may apply.

What kinds of projects does the Foundation fund?

We are interested in funding a variety of innovative research and educational projects which focus on the Lindbergh's vision of balance between the advance of technology and preservation of the natural/human environment. We recommend that you review the descriptions of previously funded grant projects.

Describe what the Foundation means by "balance".

The Foundation seeks to support present and future generations in working toward the Lindbergh's vision of balance, that we may "...discern nature's essential wisdom and combine it with our scientific knowledge..." (Charles A. Lindbergh) and "balance power over life with reverence for life" (Anne Morrow Lindbergh).

Simply stated, we are not an organization that believes that saving the environment at all costs is always the best approach, nor is the continual advancement of new technologies without regard for nature. We focus on the use of technology to preserve the environment, keeping in mind that sometimes going back to the traditional ways of doing things (or the lack of the use of technology) can also bring about balance. We believe that the best overall quality of life will result from a balance between development and preservation.

Another source of information on the Lindberghs' philosophy of balance is their writings. Please visit our bookstore for descriptions of the following titles: Autobiography of Values, Earth Shine, and Of Flight and Life.