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:
- Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
- Connecticut Department of Agriculture
Federal Funding Opportunities:
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Deadline:
11/21/25Restore America’s Estuaries
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FoundationsType:
Environmental, Preservation/Maintenance, Rivers and Lakes, StewardshipDeadline:
12/05/25The 1772 Foundation (in partnership with Preservation Connecticut)
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FoundationsSize:
Up to $10,000Type:
Historic PreservationDeadline:
12/10/25Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
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StateRange:
see applicationSize:
see applicationType:
Invasive Species Control, RemediationDeadline:
12/15/25Temper of the Times Foundation
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FoundationsType:
CommunicationsDeadline:
12/16/25Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
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StateType:
EnvironmentalDeadline:
12/17/25CT DEEP
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StateType:
Community GardenDeadline:
12/18/25CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
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StateSize:
Up to $1,000,000Type:
Land Acquisition, Preservation/Maintenance, Recreation, StewardshipDeadline:
12/29/25Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship CounciL
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OtherSize:
Up to $10,000Type:
Land Acquisition, Preservation/Maintenance, Recreation, Rivers and Lakes, StewardshipDeadline:
OpenPatagonia
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OtherType:
EnvironmentalDeadline:
RollingExtreme Terrain
Category:
OtherType:
Preservation/MaintenanceDeadline:
RollingFields Pond Foundation
Category:
FoundationsType:
Environmental, Preservation/Maintenance, StewardshipDeadline:
RollingCornell Douglas Foundation
Category:
FoundationsType:
Education, Environmental Justice, Open Space, StewardshipDeadline:
RollingBen & Jerry's Foundation
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FoundationsRange:
Up to $30,000Type:
Environmental, Environmental Justice, General Operating Support

