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Funding Opportunities for Your Upcoming Land Trust Project

Is your land trust in need of funding for a conservation or stewardship project? Or do you wish to launch a new initiative to engage your community? Below is a detailed list of potential grant opportunities to support your land trust's efforts. This includes grants offered by Connecticut Land Conservation Council (CLCC) and various statewide and federal funding sources. Whether your aim is to preserve natural spaces or enhance community involvement, these resources can aid you in reaching your objectives.

Don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions. We are here to help you navigate the grant application process and find the best funding opportunities for your land trust.

Contact: Yaw O. Darko, Director, Grants and Programs, CLCC.

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Deadline:
11/21/25
Restore America’s Estuaries
Category:
Foundations
Type:
Environmental, Preservation/Maintenance, Rivers and Lakes, Stewardship
Deadline:
12/05/25
The 1772 Foundation (in partnership with Preservation Connecticut)
Category:
Foundations
Size:
Up to $10,000
Type:
Historic Preservation
Deadline:
12/10/25
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Category:
State
Range:
see application
Size:
see application
Type:
Invasive Species Control, Remediation
Deadline:
12/15/25
Temper of the Times Foundation
Category:
Foundations
Type:
Communications
Deadline:
12/16/25
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Category:
State
Type:
Environmental
Deadline:
12/17/25
CT DEEP
Category:
State
Type:
Community Garden
Deadline:
12/18/25
CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Category:
State
Size:
Up to $1,000,000
Type:
Land Acquisition, Preservation/Maintenance, Recreation, Stewardship
Deadline:
12/29/25
Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship CounciL
Category:
Other
Size:
Up to $10,000
Type:
Land Acquisition, Preservation/Maintenance, Recreation, Rivers and Lakes, Stewardship
Deadline:
Open
Patagonia
Category:
Other
Type:
Environmental
Deadline:
Rolling
Extreme Terrain
Category:
Other
Type:
Preservation/Maintenance
Deadline:
Rolling
Fields Pond Foundation
Category:
Foundations
Type:
Environmental, Preservation/Maintenance, Stewardship
Deadline:
Rolling
Grassroots Fund
Category:
Other
Type:
Environmental
Deadline:
Rolling
Cornell Douglas Foundation
Category:
Foundations
Type:
Education, Environmental Justice, Open Space, Stewardship
Deadline:
Rolling
Ben & Jerry's Foundation
Category:
Foundations
Range:
Up to $30,000
Type:
Environmental, Environmental Justice, General Operating Support