Funding type

Grants, Loans

Project size funding

US$ 5.001 - 20.000, US$ 20.001 - 50.000, US$ 50.001 - 150.000, US$ 150.001 - 300.000, US$ 300.001 - 500.000, US$ 2.000.001 - 10.000.000

Target region/countries

United States of America

Eligible Organisations for funding

Communities / Non-registered citizen groups, Non-profit or Civil Society Organization (NGO), National goverment, Subnational goverment, Towns & Municipalities

Ecosystem

Forest & Woodlands, Freshwater, Marine & Coast, Deserts & Semi-Deserts, Savannas & Shrubland & Grasslands, Wildlife / Endangered Species, Human-changed areas, Mountains & Rocky Areas, Wetland

Biodiversity Categories

Protected Areas and other conservation measures, Restoration

Sector Tags

Environmental Protection and Conservation

Funding Criteria

topics:
- conservation and climate resilience
- funds to be used for purchase or long-term conservation easements
eligibility:
- clear geographical boundaries for each fund

Application process

Appalachian Landscapes Protection Fund
Call for application
https://www.openspaceinstitute.org/funds/appalachian-landscapes-protection-fund

Delaware River Watershed Protection Fund
Call for application (Capital Grants) / Application on rolling basis (Transaction Grants and Catalyst Grants)
https://www.openspaceinstitute.org/funds/delaware-river-watershed-fund

Southern Cumberland Land Protection FundApplication on rolling basis
https://www.openspaceinstitute.org/funds/southern-cumberland-land-protection-fund

Application language

English

Additional information

provides an additional Catalyst Program (education and outreach)