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In January of 2025, our team will be hosting a series of informative webinars introducing our diverse funding programs designed to empower land trusts and advance conservation efforts across Connecticut. This series will provide valuable insights into each program’s objectives, eligibility requirements, and application process. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how CLCC’s grant programs can help you achieve your conservation goals.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Land Capital Grants Program – Securing Critical Conservation Lands

1:00 pm, Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Kick off the webinar series by learning about CLCC’s exciting new Land Capital Grants Program. This initiative provides crucial funding to bolster land trust capacity for rapidly securing key conservation lands through land and conservation easement acquisitions. Discover how this program can help you protect vital natural resources in your community.

Upcoming Land Capital Grant Application Deadlines: March 1, May 1, July 1, 2025

Connecticut Conservation Partnership Program – Leveraging Federal Matching Funds

1:00 pm, Thursday, January 23, 2025

Delve into the details of the Connecticut Conservation Partnership Program, a partnership easement program with the USDA-NRCS. This webinar will explain how land trusts can access valuable federal matching funds for their acquisition projects, maximizing their conservation impact.

Transaction Assistance Grant Program – Supporting Due Diligence

1:00 pm, Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Learn how the Transaction Assistance Grant Program can support your land trust’s due diligence efforts. This program provides funding for essential project costs, including appraisals, environmental assessments, surveys, and more, ensuring sound and responsible land transactions.

Upcoming Transaction Assistance Grant Application Deadlines: January 31, February 28, March 31, 2025

Climate Smart Land Stewardship Grant Program – Planning and Implementing Climate-Smart Practices

1:00 pm, Thursday, January 30, 2025

Close out the series by exploring the Climate Smart Land Stewardship Grant Program. This program offers technical and financial assistance to support land trusts in planning and implementing climate-smart land management practices, contributing to a more resilient and sustainable future.

Upcoming Climate Smart Land Stewardship Grant Application Deadlines: February 1, May 1, 2025

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Who should attend?

This webinar series is ideal for land trust staff, board members, volunteers, and anyone interested in learning more about funding opportunities for land conservation in Connecticut.