How much funding does Franklin Parker Conservation Excellence Grants provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Franklin Parker Conservation Excellence Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Franklin Parker Conservation Excellence Grants?

Eligible applicants: Non-profit conservation organizations working in New Jersey.

How often is Franklin Parker Conservation Excellence Grants offered?

Franklin Parker Conservation Excellence Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Franklin Parker Conservation Excellence Grants

New Jersey Conservation Foundation

Foundation Annual Environmental Conservation Grants Grants for Land Conservation Community Development Grants Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

Non-profit conservation organizations working in New Jersey

Overview

The Franklin Parker Conservation Excellence Grants provide funding for non-profit conservation organizations working in New Jersey. The grants are designed to enhance proficiency in land conservation, develop long-term viable programs, and design creative, innovative projects that can serve as models for other communities and projects.

Geographic Scope: New Jersey (statewide)

Focus Areas:

Land conservation projects
Environmental challenges
Quality of life improvements for communities of color
Community conservation initiatives

Program History:

Since inception, awarded more than $1,799,891 for 478 conservation projects throughout New Jersey
Since 2020, awarded over $90,000 through 28 grants

Eligibility:

Non-profit conservation organizations working in New Jersey

Past Grant Examples (2023):

Camden Lutheran Housing, Inc. - "Blight to Bright – Transforming Abandoned Places to Green Spaces" - Esperanza Community Garden
New Jersey Highlands Coalition - Turtle Clan of the Ramapo Tribe promotes traditional farming on Munsee Farm at Muckshaw Preserve

Contact Information:

New Jersey Conservation Foundation
170 Longview Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931
Phone: 908-234-1225
Email: info@njconservation.org
Website: www.njconservation.org

What New Jersey Conservation Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 12
Total given: $1.62M
Median grant: $24K
Range: $6,924–$1.02M

By dollars: Maryland 63%, New Jersey 34%, District of Columbia 2%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Camden, NJ; Annapolis, MD.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
42% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.