Grant Opportunities

Home > Grant Opportunities

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.

 State Funding Opportunities:

Federal Funding Opportunities:

Do you know of a grant we should share?

We're constantly on the lookout for grant opportunities and eager to learn about new ones to add to our database.

Search our Database

Select Either
or
Deadline:
06/16/25
Land Trust Alliance & Open Space Institute
Category:
Foundations
Type:
Education, Land Acquisition, Open Space, Stewardship
Deadline:
06/16/25
Main Street Community Foundation
Category:
Foundations
Type:
Environmental, Program Support
Deadline:
06/26/25
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Category:
Foundations
Type:
Forestry, Rivers and Lakes, Stewardship, Wildlife
Deadline:
06/27/25
National Forest Foundation
Category:
Foundations
Type:
Environmental, Preservation/Maintenance, Stewardship
Deadline:
06/30/25
AllTrails
Category:
Other
Type:
Preservation/Maintenance, Stewardship
Deadline:
08/01/25
Clif Family Foundation
Category:
Foundations
Type:
Agriculture, Climate Change, Environmental, Recreation
Deadline:
08/31/25
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Category:
State
Type:
DEIJ, Forestry, Preservation/Maintenance, Stewardship
Deadline:
10/01/25
South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority
Category:
Other
Type:
Education, Land Acquisition, Open Space, Recreation, Rivers and Lakes
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