Grow Wild Grant Program

Grow Wild Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance
Last Updated: April 04, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

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. National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance Our Mission To grow and support a national network of wilderness and public land stewardship organizations to provide ongoing stewardship for America's wilderness areas. Our Vision Our vision is to see each wilderness area within the National Wilderness Preservation System adopted by a wilderness stewardship organization dedicated to protecting and nurturing the area’s character and values. We envision effective partnerships between community-based, non-profit wilderness stewardship organizations and all government agencies charged with the management of our national wilderness areas. Grow Wild Grant Program 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.