Dream Tags Charitable Fund Grant

Dream Tags Charitable Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Last Updated: January 09, 2026

Summary

The Dream Tags Charitable Fund Grant, managed by the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada, supports projects aimed at wildlife conservation and habitat restoration in Nevada. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and governmental entities. Projects must demonstrate measurable impact and require a 25% funding match. The fund prioritizes initiatives that enhance big game habitats and address urgent conservation needs while ensuring funds are used for charitable purposes only.

Overview

Dream Tags Charitable Fund The Community Foundation of Western Nevada accepts proposals for grants from the Dream Tags Charitable Fund year round. Proposals are considered by the Advisory Board on Dream Tags, and grant recommendations must be approved by the Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation. NV Dream Tags fund is a charitable fund at the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada. CFNN, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization was established to strengthen the region through leadership and philanthropy. The Dream Tags Charitable Fund provides funding to engage Nevadans in wildlife conservation by focusing donated funds to restore resilience in at-risk Nevada habitats through strategic collaborative projects for a sustained impact that supports the preservation, protection, management, or restoration of big game and wildlife habitat. To be considered for funding, project proposals must demonstrate measurable impact in accordance with this purpose. Project Evaluation Criteria Each proposal will be evaluated on criteria that include but are not limited to: Measurable outcomes in accordance with the exclusive goal of the Dream Tags Charitable Fund.Monitoring and reporting to learn from the project and track project accomplishments. Closeness of project focus to areas of funding emphasis (on-the-ground habitat improvements). Readiness of sponsoring organization to undertake and complete project. Opportunities to partner with others to leverage funds and accomplish larger outcomes. Consistency with established Dream Tags Charitable Fund operations (timeline, match, etc.). Impact on preservation, protection, management, or restoration of Nevada’s big game and wildlife habitat.Absence of negative or unintended consequences. Solutions to known problems as identified through past research and monitoring.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies, nonprofit educational institutions, or governmental entities.Any grants to governmental entities must be made exclusively for public benefit purposes.Projects must be carried out in Nevada. Applicants must provide a minimum 25 percent match for funds requested.Grants are typically paid on a reimbursable basis for actual expenditures.To be eligible for funding, grantees must adhere to the following requirements:Monies are to be used and/or disbursed exclusively for the charitable uses and purposes.The Dream Tags Fund shall be used exclusively to provide support for the preservation, protection, management or restoration of Nevada’s big game and wildlife habitat.

Ineligibility

Funding will not be provided for work performed prior to grant approval.Charitable Beneficiaries must not use any Fund distributions for political contributions or political advocacy.