Advancing Tribal Conservation Easements Grant

The Advancing Tribal Conservation Easements Grant, offered by First Nations Development Institute, supports tribal acquisitions of conservation easements, which are legal agreements that protect cultural and conservation values. The program aims to equip Tribes with the necessary resources to establish and manage these easements, ensuring respect for Tribal Sovereignty. Six grants of up to $50,000 each will be awarded, along with access to technical assistance and training opportunities to enhance capacity for land protection.

First Nations is now accepting applications under our Stewarding Native Lands program to support tribal acquisitions of conservation easements. A conservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement that permanently limits use of the land to protect cultural and conservation values. These are made between a legal land owner and government entities or land trusts. This grant will provide Tribes with resources necessary to build capacity to hold conservation easements for land protection, community access, and stewardship. The goal is to ensure conservation easements respects Tribal Sovereignty and values, while also developing the proper and necessary conservation finance to afford long-term protection and monitoring of tribal homelands.
Funding
First Nations expects to award six grants up to $50,000 each to eligible Tribes. Further, Tribes will have access to technical assistance, trainings, and networking opportunities, which include legal assistance.