Grow Wild Grant Program

The Grow Wild Grant Program, offered by the National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance, aims to establish a wilderness stewardship group for every Wilderness area in the National Wilderness Preservation System. This initiative supports start-up groups and existing organizations seeking to expand their impact. Funded by The David Berolzheimer Foundation, it honors Elaine Dermody, a dedicated wilderness champion. Eligible applicants include IRS-recognized nonprofits and those with qualified fiscal sponsors.

NOTE: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.  Before proceeding with your application please contact the Executive Director to see if this program is right for your needs.
NWSA's Grow Wild Grant Program supports the formation of new wilderness stewardship programs as we work to reach our goal of establishing a wilderness stewardship group for every Wilderness area in the National Wilderness Preservation System. This funding program is offered through a generous donation from The David Berolzheimer Foundation to honor life-long friend and wilderness champion, Elaine Dermody, who is a Founding Member of the National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance (NWSA).
The program is designed for:
Start-up wilderness stewardship groups who need funds to cover costs of establishing a new organization,Existing wilderness stewardship organizations who need funds to expand their work into a new wilderness area, andExisting organizations who want to add a wilderness stewardship arm to their programs.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for NWSA Funding your organization must:Be a current IRS recognized non profit, such as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or have a fiscal sponsor who is a qualified organization.