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Drought Resilience Fund

Organization: Foundation for America's Public Lands (official charitable partner of the Bureau of Land Management)

Status: Active, launched September 12, 2024. Foundation announced opportunities to apply for funding in 2025.

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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    environmentwaterenvironmental-conservation

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