Alice Zawadzki Land Conservation Fund Grant

The Alice Zawadzki Land Conservation Fund, named in honor of a dedicated conservationist, supports the preservation of North Carolina's native plants and habitats. Annually, the fund provides grants of up to $3,000 for various land conservation projects, including purchases and surveys. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations and land conservancies focused on conserving native plant habitats. This initiative continues Alice's legacy of promoting environmental stewardship through education and advocacy.

Background
The Alice Zawadzki Land Conservation Fund is named in honor of Alice Zawadzki, who throughout her life held a deep appreciation for North Carolina’s richly diverse natural habitats. Upon retiring as a high school chemistry teacher, she devoted her time and passion to organizations working to conserve native and rare plants. The North Carolina Native Plant Society benefited from her dedication to conservation and boundless enthusiasm for native plants. She served as president from 2002 – 2006 and generously remembered the society in her estate planning. After her death in 2015, NCNPS established the Alice Zawadzki Land Conservation Fund in her memory to continue supporting land conservation work.
Each year NCNPS typically funds two to three Alice Zawadzki Land Conservation grants up to $3,000 each for land purchases that conserve natural plant habitats and communities.

Eligibility

Land conservancies, non-profit groups, and agencies involved in conservation of native plant habitat are invited to apply for grants using the online application form.

Land conservancies, non-profit groups, and agencies involved in conservation of native plant habitat in North Carolina.