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Grants to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to support operations and activities that promote land stewardship and preservation in eligible regions. New applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to advance the prot...

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for environmental projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to promote the stewardship of lands, with a focus on advocacy, cli...

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit conservation organizations, municipalities, and water companies for environmental preservation projects. Funding is intended for the acquisition of property that will remain undeveloped, and to assist water companies in acquiring la...

Grants to New York Soil and Water Conservation Districts to improve water quality preservation, and protect public drinking water sources. Funding is intended for the purchase of long-term conservation easements and wetlands buffer systems on agricultural land adj...

Grants to New York land trusts for preservation activities. The purpose of funding is to acquire conservation easements to protect against climate change. Eligible uses of funds include surveys, appraisals, environmental assessments, management plans, and easement...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, land trusts, government agencies, recreation clubs, trail associations, and tribes for projects related to land access and stewardship. Funding is intended for securing large tracts of land for the purposes of hunting, as wel...

Grants to Georgia government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and recreation authorities for environmental preservation projects. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to protect lands that are ...

Grants to Pennsylvania municipalities and nonprofit organizations for environmental preservation activities in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to increase the overall amount of land that is preserved. Funding is available for conservation easement acqu...

Grants to USA tribes, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations including schools and IHEs for projects that benefit Native nations and people. Grant funds are intended to support land-related projects. Eligible proposals support the recovery and retention ...

Grants to California individuals, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribal governments for conservation initiatives. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to acquire land in order to protect the habitats of listed...

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for projects to benefit local watersheds. Applicants must contact staff to begin the application process. Securin...

Grants to Maryland municipalities to acquire and develop recreational and open spaces. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to preserve natural resources and improve the quality of life of residents. Eligible expens...

Grants of up to $30,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and scout groups for environmental preservation projects. Funding is intended to encourage partnerships and programs that promote the sustainability of the state's natu...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, tribes, organizations, and individuals to promote the adoption and development of innovative approaches to conservation in agriculture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

Grants to Colorado local governments, state agencies, land conservation organizations, and special districts for land conservation projects. Applicants must contact staff and submit a concept paper prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that protect a...

Financial assistance to USA and territories farmers and ranchers to recover from recent natural disasters and prepare for future risks. The purpose of the program is to respond to storms and prevent damage caused by droughts. Eligible activities include debris cle...

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for land preservation and acquisition activities. Funding is intended for projects and programs that align with one of the following areas of focus: natural area protection, fores...

Grants to USA and territories states, local governments, tribes, IHEs, farmer cooperatives, agricultural producers, and other organizations for environmental conservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

Loans to USA farmers and ranchers to start, maintain, or develop agricultural business operations. Loans are available for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to farm ownership, operating funds, and conservation funds. Some loans are available for soc...

Grants to Virginia government agencies, Tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations for historical preservation projects. Funding is intended to mitigate adverse impacts to historic properties, their setting, and context. Projects may be acquisitions in fee simpl...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and tribes to assist agricultural producers in adopting conservation practices. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. ...

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for environmental protection and restoration projects. Eligible projects may fall into one of the following categories: land conservation and use, climate adaptation, water issues, and environmenta...

Grants to Utah government agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and land trusts for land-related preservation projects. Funding is intended to preserve or restore agricultural land. Grants may be used to purchase conservation easements on working far...

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations for environmental, public trails, and conservation projects in eligible regions. Funding will be prioritized for projects in the areas of community-based restoration, equitable access to natural resourc...

Grants to Virginia city and county governments to offset lost tax revenue resulting from reduced tax assessments on forested land. The purpose of the program is to allow landowners to maintain their forest land while compensating local governments for their lost r...

Grants to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Upper New York State nonprofit organizations and municipalities to promote the conservation of land and natural resources. The Foundation supports community-based conservation o...

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government entities, and individual agricultural landowners for forest health, wildfire resilience, and agricultural land conservation projects. Funding supports planning, education, partnerships, agricultural operations...

Grants to Wisconsin local units of government and nonprofit organizations for tor land acquisition and conservation projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible applicants will prove long-term management an...

Grants to South Carolina municipalities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations for environmental projects in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an intent to apply form before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support and prom...

Grants to California government entities, nonprofit organizations, and tribes to acquire land for conservation purposes. Funding is intended to promote wildlife conservation throughout the state by acquiring real property or rights to property with high biological...

Grants of up to $35,000 to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and Tribes in eligible locations for the protection, conservation, and restoration of land and water resources. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an applicati...

Grants to USA state and local government agencies for the acquisition and preservation of historic sites. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to help applicants purchase land through fee-simple methods or to pur...

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, public schools, and tribal entities for environmental projects and social justice activities. Funding is intended to support community land programs that increase...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for water conservation projects. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for repairing and protecting waterways in order to enhance water quality and c...

Opportunity for New Jersey landowners to sell or donate their property to the state. Eligible applicants include individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and municipal, county, and state governments. The purpose of the program is to facilitate sales for a...

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Carolina state and local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for environmental protection and preservation projects. Funding is intended for transaction, management, and stewardship expenses incurred when receiving dona...

Grants to Maine non-governmental organizations and state agencies to promote the conservation of open spaces and wildlife. Applicants must contact the sponsoring agency and submit an application summary prior to applying. Funding is intended for wildlife and habit...

Grants to Massachusetts farmers to enable continued use of their land for agricultural purposes. Funding is intended to protect productive agricultural farmland from developers and rejuvenate the state's agricultural industry. The program allows farmers to retain ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, sportsmen's organizations, and government agencies for environmental conservation and stewardship. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address one of the following focus areas: wildlife m...

Grants to Indiana nonprofit conservation groups and government agencies to reduce pollution in local water sources. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended for projects and activities that address stat...

Grants of up to $40,000 to Wisconsin food producers, in collaboration with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or academic institutions, for environmental projects. Funding is intended to enhance soil and water quality by promoting producer-led solutions...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit conservation organizations and municipal authorities for projects to improve the quality and quantity of conservation easements. Applicants must complete a qualification form, reserve funding, and complete projects prior to applyin...

Grants to Iowa County Conservation Boards for land acquisition and fish habitat development projects. Funding is intended for costs associated with the construction and repair of lakes, streams, and ponds; sediment-retaining basins, dam removal; and the constructi...

Grants to Vermont municipal entities, including park, fire, and school districts and government agencies, to provide state residents with outdoor recreational facilities. Funding is intended for projects to acquire lands and to develop and improve existing parks a...

Grants to Washington local government agencies and conservation organizations for land preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the acquisition of rights and interests in real property in order to preserve farm and agricultural land, op...

Grants to Colorado landowners to protect wildlife habitat. Funding is also intended to increase access to land for recreational activities such as hunting and viewing wildlife, while also protecting migration corridors and habitats for vulnerable species such as t...

Grants of up to $30,000 to California, Montana, Alaska, and Chile nonprofit organizations to address the effects of population growth on biodiversity in eligible regions. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal...

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, soil and water conservation districts, and tribes in eligible regions for environmental and conservation initiatives. Funding is intended for environmental education programmin...

Grants to South Dakota conservation districts for environmental protection projects throughout the state. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities and projects that protect and conserve natural resources, including but not limited to watersheds, forests...

Grants to New Jersey conservancies and state, county, and municipal governments to protect land and resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support conservation efforts and to advance land preservation in the region. Projects can include restrictio...

Grants to Oregon cities, counties, tribal governments, government councils, and special districts for local transportation planning activities. Funding is intended to support planning projects that result in policy decisions related to land use and local transport...

Grants to Iowa county governments for land conservation and capital projects. Funding is intended for a range of programs and projects, including environmental education, the protection and stabilization of resources, upgrade and repair of facilities, land acquisi...

Grants to USA farmers, ranchers, and landowners to implement conservation practices in agriculture. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Successful applicants will receive funding and technical assistance in order to devel...

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs in multiple states to implement environmental conservation activities related to rangeland. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several...

Tax exemptions to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for land purchases or improvements. The purpose of this program is to support organizations serving local residents by providing exemptions from property taxes. The use of the land or...

Grants to New Jersey municipalities in eligible regions to acquire additional land for public use. The purpose of funding is to preserve historic sites, enlarge public park areas, and open additional locations for the public to enjoy. Eligible applicants are locat...

Grants to USA nonprofit groups to expand the proper access and use of public lands. Funding is intended to support activities that ensure the safe use of off-highway vehicles, educate the public on conservation practices and appropriate use of recreational land, a...

Grants to Mississippi local and state government agencies and nongovernmental entities for environmental and recreational projects. Funding is intended to promote outdoor recreation and conservation initiatives. The grant may be used to support programs and activi...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, government entities, and IHEs for watershed conservation and restoration projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to restore, preserve, and protect water...

Grants and in-kind support to USA farmers in multiple states for activities to promote sustainable agriculture. The program will provide financial support, technical assistance, and marketing support to help farmers implement tillage reduction, planting cover stop...

Grants to Colorado organizations for environmental initiatives. Funding is intended to support environmental restoration and wildlife habitat conservation. Applicants must propose projects involving permanent conservation easements. Priority will be given to proje...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit groups and government agencies for conservation and flood control in eligible locations. Funding is intended for materials and supplies, equipment rental, design and engineering, special service contracts, project or program-specific labor...

Grants to New York counties, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the state's agricultural industry. Nonprofit applicants must be pre-qualified in the online registration system prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, institutions, and individuals for elephant conservation and research projects. Funding is intended for programs that can be sustained and that are effective, ethically and culturally appropriate, and include ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, CBOs, municipalities, and schools for conservation projects in eligible locations. Eligible uses of funding include educational programs and resource conservation, such as rain garden planting, educationa...

Grants to New Jersey county and municipal government agencies in eligible locations to purchase land for public benefit. Funding is intended to purchase and maintain land for a wide range of purposes, including public parks, recreational grounds, wildlife protecti...

Grants to Maryland government agencies, NGOs, and land trusts for activities to beautify public areas of the state. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for individuals in underserved communities by designating green spaces, creating gathering spaces...

Grants to USA and territories lead agencies for recreational initiatives near military bases. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible projects must be in an eligible area and include a land acquisition component. Examples of eligible areas...

Grants to Virginia government agencies and tribal governments to support the development of outdoor recreation sites and facilities. Funding is intended to support development, acquisition, and combination projects for a wide range of public outdoor recreation act...

Grants to Colorado government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects to develop, conserve, protect, and manage water resources throughout the state. Applicants must register with the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended...

Grants to USA organizations in multiple states for projects that enhance water resources and farms in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a wide range of conservation projects that are designed to improve, protect, and restore rivers and streams in th...

Grants to Iowa County Conservation Boards for activities to protect and develop wildlife habitats throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects to acquire land or to develop natural areas for habitat conservation. Eligible projects must be located on land...

Grants to Colorado municipalities, counties, local government subdivisions, special districts, and nonprofit land preservation organizations to hire crews for outdoor projects that provide public benefit. The goal of funding is to provide employment opportunities ...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local governments, Tribes, and recreation entities for tree conservation activities. Funding is intended for reducing the effects of the emerald ash borer through maintaining and managing trees, as well as community eng...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona qualifying nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, public land managers, conservation districts, and businesses for water conservation activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for...

Grants to California landowners, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and special districts for projects to protect grassland and grazing land. Funding is intended to support partnerships of various stakeholders who come together to protect wildlife, open...

In-kind professional support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and community groups for recreation and conservation projects throughout the country. Applicants must contact the appropriate regional office before submittin...

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, municipalities, conservation districts, and fire protection districts for environmental protection and improvement activities in eligible regions. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Fun...

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations for activities that promote habitat and wildlife conservation. Funding is intended for activities that benefit all species of wildlife in the state, including conservation education, habitat enhancement, and angler and hun...

Emergency assistance to USA and Puerto Rico livestock producers in eligible regions impacted by grazing losses due to weather conditions. Eligible applicants are those located in counties affected by severe or extreme drought. Producers will be compensated for gra...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs to protect the environment in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives to preserve natural resources and support conservation in the region. Requests will be accepted from nonprofits that are worki...

Grants to Maine municipalities, unorganized townships, tribes, and regional councils for projects that increase the resilience of coastal communities to storms. Funding is intended to support public waterfront facility planning projects, vulnerability assessments,...

Grants to Oregon landowners, landowner groups, government agencies, and conservation organizations to support environmental projects and improve access to hunting areas. Interested applicants are required to contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is inte...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of conservation, health, economic development and mobility, capacity building, and social impact. Projects sh...

Grants of up to $500 to Pennsylvania environmental organizations, school-based environmental clubs, and civic associations in eligible communities for conservation projects that preserve natural resources. Funding is also intended for programs that educate the pub...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for conservation projects and research. Funding is primarily intended for projects related to marine species and parrots, with a focus on endangered species and efforts to conserve biodiversity. Priority is gi...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes to implement conservation plans. Funding is intended to support projects that include, but are not limited to, restoration and enhancement, monitoring, management activities, reserve managem...

Grants to Oklahoma government agencies, tribal entities, and public universities to acquire and develop public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Applicants must contact program staff to request access to the application before applying. Funding is intended ...

Grants to Wyoming government agencies to develop, expand, and maintain trails for off-road vehicles. Funding may be requested to enhance or manage trails intended for public use. Funding is intended for trails that provide recreational opportunities for ATVs, UTVs...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Vermont organizations for preparatory work related to clean water programs in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to find projects worthy of development, research a project's feasibility, and secure the...

Tax credits to Minnesota individuals and businesses who lease or sell land, equipment, or livestock to beginning farmers. Funding is intended to encourage established individuals and businesses to work with beginning farmers. Eligible farmers can also receive tuit...

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for natural resources conservation projects that employ youth. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects that yield long-term benefits to the community. The project must result i...

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that promote rock climbing. Applicants requesting large amounts or land acquisition support must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects to...

Grants to Arizona state, local, and Tribal government entities and schools to develop outdoor recreational facilities for the public. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to be used for recreational park development and renova...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota farmers, producers, and agricultural businesses to promote sustainable farming practices. Funding is intended to support the adoption and implementation of a range of sustainable agricultural practices that have been demonstrat...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations that provide assistance to animal rescue organizations, land conservation groups, organizations that promote agricultural initiatives, and civic organizations. Although the grant is open to out-of-state applicants, Cal...

Grants to Pennsylvania government agencies, conservation districts, and nonprofit organizations to address issues related to abandoned coal mines. Applicants must consult with program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities associate...

Grants of up to $500 to Delaware nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, trade associations, individuals, and private foundations for a range of conservation programs and projects in eligible areas. Funding is intended for environmental activities within th...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and First Nations in eligible locations for environmental activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that enhance biodiversity and e...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit local communities. Eligible focus areas include visual arts and music, land conservation, ecosystem conservation, wildlife and plant protection, and historical landmark restoration. ...