The overarching goal of the Climate-Smart Land Stewardship Grant Program is to increase the number of acres in Connecticut that are managed using climate-smart land stewardship practices and encourage the use of climate-smart practices among Connecticut’s land trusts.

This grant program, and CLCC's accompanying outreach and technical assistance, will elevate the role of conserved lands in providing natural climate solutions by integrating climate mitigation, resilience, and adaptation into the stewardship of conserved lands throughout the state.

Connecticut’s ~120 land trusts have collectively conserved more than 200,000 acres of land. These lands represent a vital component of the natural climate solutions that are required to combat the climate crisis. Through careful and well-planned stewardship, these protected lands have the potential to provide even greater climate benefits.

Funding for this grant program was paid for by the Climate-Smart Farming: Agriculture and Forestry Grant. Funding is awarded and administered by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture.