Drought Resilience Fund
Funding Amount
Varies by project
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Geography
- Community-based organizations
- Projects led by local community-based stewards
Other requirements
- Conservation districts
- Local partnerships working with the BLM
Overview
Organization: Foundation for America's Public Lands (official charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management)
Geographic Scope: Western United States, with initial focus on Colorado River Basin (Upper Basin and Lower Basin)
Focus Areas:
- Combat severe drought challenges facing public lands and Western communities
- Support locally led partnerships with the BLM
- Build lasting solutions to overcome drought challenges on BLM-managed lands and waters
- Support water conservation measures and drought-resistant practices
Eligible Recipients:
- Community-based organizations
- Conservation districts
- Local partnerships working with the BLM
- Projects led by local community-based stewards
Funding Sources:
- Inflation Reduction Act investments
- Private philanthropic contributions
Background:
Nearly 40 million Americans depend on the Colorado River. Worsening drought in the West poses an existential threat to communities, landscapes, and economies. The Drought Resilience Fund marks the Foundation's first grantmaking endeavor.
Contact Information:
- Foundation for America's Public Lands
- 1203 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005
- Info@Americaslands.org
- Website: americaslands.org
How to Apply
Application Information
Detailed application process not specified in available materials. The Foundation has indicated:
- Applications for funding will be accepted starting in 2025
- Foundation will announce additional funded projects and application opportunities
- Contact the Foundation directly for application details and timelines
Contact: Info@Americaslands.org
What The Bureau of Land Management Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 7
- Total given
- $842K
- Median grant
- $80K
- Range
- $15K–$346K
- By dollars: Idaho 67%, Colorado 20%, Arizona 9%. Top recipient cities: Boise, ID; Ft Collins, CO; Sierra Vista, AZ.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Birds of Prey · Boise, ID
High school steam education
$346K
City of Boise · Boise, ID
Improve rec facilities
$200K
Colorado State University Office · Ft Collins, CO
Native seed bank research
$89K
Friends of the San Pedro River · Sierra Vista, AZ
Improving visitor center
$80K
Eagle County Conservation District · Eagle, CO
Virtual cattle fencing
$78K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Environment
- Water
- Environmental conservation
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