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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06/16/25Land Trust Alliance & Open Space Institute
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FoundationsType:
Education, Land Acquisition, Open Space, StewardshipDeadline:
06/16/25Main Street Community Foundation
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FoundationsType:
Environmental, Program SupportDeadline:
06/26/25National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
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FoundationsType:
Forestry, Rivers and Lakes, Stewardship, WildlifeDeadline:
06/27/25National Forest Foundation
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FoundationsType:
Environmental, Preservation/Maintenance, StewardshipDeadline:
06/30/25AllTrails
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OtherType:
Preservation/Maintenance, StewardshipDeadline:
08/01/25Clif Family Foundation
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FoundationsType:
Agriculture, Climate Change, Environmental, RecreationDeadline:
08/31/25Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
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StateType:
DEIJ, Forestry, Preservation/Maintenance, StewardshipDeadline:
10/01/25South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority
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OtherType:
Education, Land Acquisition, Open Space, Recreation, Rivers and LakesDeadline:
OpenPatagonia
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OtherType:
EnvironmentalDeadline:
RollingExtreme Terrain
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OtherType:
Preservation/MaintenanceDeadline:
RollingFields Pond Foundation
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FoundationsType:
Environmental, Preservation/Maintenance, StewardshipDeadline:
RollingCornell Douglas Foundation
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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