IMPORTANT: Due to the current the state of affairs we have halted our Eco-Warrior Community Micro-Grants. Instead, we are using these funds to provide small Environmental Relief Funds to Black and/or Indigenous community members who are helping build community-capacity & resilience during these times. Applications close on June 15th, 2020 by 11:59 PM (PST).  

Indigenous & Black communities are in the frontlines of all conservation work that protects our environment and Mother Earth. While many consider them activists, most community members consider their work a means of survival. Climate change is known to impact Black & Indigenous communities first—as they depend on their natural resources or live near polluting-generating sources that harm their overall wellbeing, health, and culture. At Piña Soul, we promote and support environmental sustainability and conservation among Black & Indigenous  communities through the sale of our artesanias and consultation services. 20 % of all proceeds fund our Community Micro-Grants. 

We fund three conservation areas:
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1) Ocean Protection, 2) Water Management, & 3) Land Restoration. 

OCEAN
PROTECTION​

WATER
​MANAGEMENT​ 

LAND
​RESTORATION

FUNDED PROJECTS

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Conservation

/ˌkänsərˈvāSH(ə)n/

Conservation is the protection and preservation of natural resources, species, and environment that result in positive outcomes for communities of color—who are the most impacted to environmental degradation as a result of environmental racism. These positive outcomes include;

    1. The preservation of cultures,

    2. Decreasing harmful impacts on communities' livelihoods & wellbeing, and

    3. Uplifting marginalized voices in the environmental discourse & movement.

​Conservation advocates for a just treatment of all living and nonliving things that play an important role in our way of life—also known as Indigenous principles (Hernandez, J., 2019). 

Eco-Warrior Community Micro-Grants

Our Eco-Warrior Community Micro-Grants are designed to support grassroots environmental & conservation movements, initiatives, or projects led by Black & Indigenous communities. These grants are awarded to community leaders, organizations, stakeholders, or nonprofits who make it their mission to decolonize environmental sustainability & conservation through the integration of environmental, climate, or food justice. These grants are available through the sale of our artesanias & pledges from our Eco-Ambassadors. Grantees also receive mentorship to help them maximize their community impact & continue their legacy as Eco-Warriors. 

​Applications will open soon. Our grants are designed to address three conservation components:

1. Ocean Protection
2. Water Management
3. Land Restoration

Become an Eco-Ambassador

​Become an Eco-Ambassador by pledging to support grassroots environmental & conservation movements, initiatives, or projects led by Black & Indigenous communities. 100% of our pledges are invested towards our Eco-Warrior Community Grants. Our Eco-Community Grants are designed to support grassroots environmental & conservation movements, initiatives, or projects led by Black & Indigenous communities. These grants are awarded to community leaders, organizations, stakeholders, or nonprofits who make it their mission to decolonize environmental sustainability & conservation through the integration of environmental, climate, or food justice.

​All Eco-Ambassadors receive a certificate, eco-ambassadors limited stickers, a Piña Soul button, and keychain!

Become an Eco-Ambassador Today!