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The Nature Conservancy Natural Climate Solutions Accelerator Grant Program
Due March 13, 2020
This grant-funding program focuses on helping kick-start innovative and scalable approaches for reducing emissions and storing more carbon on natural and working lands in the United States. The program’s Steering Committee approved the first five grants in the fall of 2018, five additional grants were approved in the fall of 2019. The Committee is now accepting applications to the third round of grantmaking.
During the third round of grant making, applicants are asked to submit a pre-proposal no later than March 13th, 2020. Projects may request up to $200,000 in funding. In addition to financial support, recipients will be offered mentorship, and connection to networks and new partnerships.
Information HERE
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2020 National Forest System Trail Stewardship Partner Funding
Due March 30, 2020
The National Forest System Trail Stewardship Partner Funding Program is intended to encourage and support volunteer and stewardship group trail maintenance accomplishments and trail deferred maintenance backlog on the National Forest trail system. The ideal project proposal will engage volunteers in the accomplishment of trail maintenance over the course of a field season over a broad area of a District or Forest.
•Grants range from $2,000 - $10,000
•Require either a non-federal cash or in-kind match of at least 1:1
•Any non-profit group recognized by the IRS may apply for Trail Stewardship Funding
•These grants are for work on any and all National Forest System terra trails
DUE: March 30th, 2020
http://www.wildernessalliance.org/trail_funding
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National Forest Foundation 2020 Matching Awards Program
Application Deadlines:
Round 2 due June 9, 2020
The National Forest Foundation is pleased to announce the that it is currently soliciting proposals for its Matching Awards Program (MAP). MAP is a national, competitive grant program that provides federal funds for on-the-ground projects benefiting America's National Forests and Grasslands. The program supports action-oriented projects that enhance outdoor experiences, forest and ecosystem health, and engage local communities in caring for their public lands.
Geographic Scope: National, must benefit US National Forests and Grasslands
Funding Source: Federal funds via the US Forest Service
Eligible Applicants: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, universities, and federally-recognized Native American tribes
Match Requirements: 1:1 nonfederal cash match
Information HERE
The Nature Conservancy Natural Climate Solutions Accelerator Grant Program
Due March 13, 2020
This grant-funding program focuses on helping kick-start innovative and scalable approaches for reducing emissions and storing more carbon on natural and working lands in the United States. The program’s Steering Committee approved the first five grants in the fall of 2018, five additional grants were approved in the fall of 2019. The Committee is now accepting applications to the third round of grantmaking.
During the third round of grant making, applicants are asked to submit a pre-proposal no later than March 13th, 2020. Projects may request up to $200,000 in funding. In addition to financial support, recipients will be offered mentorship, and connection to networks and new partnerships.
Information HERE
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2020 National Forest System Trail Stewardship Partner Funding
Due March 30, 2020
The National Forest System Trail Stewardship Partner Funding Program is intended to encourage and support volunteer and stewardship group trail maintenance accomplishments and trail deferred maintenance backlog on the National Forest trail system. The ideal project proposal will engage volunteers in the accomplishment of trail maintenance over the course of a field season over a broad area of a District or Forest.
•Grants range from $2,000 - $10,000
•Require either a non-federal cash or in-kind match of at least 1:1
•Any non-profit group recognized by the IRS may apply for Trail Stewardship Funding
•These grants are for work on any and all National Forest System terra trails
DUE: March 30th, 2020
http://www.wildernessalliance.org/trail_funding
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National Forest Foundation 2020 Matching Awards Program
Application Deadlines:
Round 2 due June 9, 2020
The National Forest Foundation is pleased to announce the that it is currently soliciting proposals for its Matching Awards Program (MAP). MAP is a national, competitive grant program that provides federal funds for on-the-ground projects benefiting America's National Forests and Grasslands. The program supports action-oriented projects that enhance outdoor experiences, forest and ecosystem health, and engage local communities in caring for their public lands.
Geographic Scope: National, must benefit US National Forests and Grasslands
Funding Source: Federal funds via the US Forest Service
Eligible Applicants: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, universities, and federally-recognized Native American tribes
Match Requirements: 1:1 nonfederal cash match
Information HERE