Land Conservation Grants

Overview

Land Conservation

Grants are awarded annually for the preservation of North Texas area ranchland and open-space land utilized for agricultural purposes, wildlife or botanical resources. In addition, the fund supports programs providing education about the importance of protection of land and natural resources.

Focus

Agencies that promote conservation and environmental stewardship, and the preservation of open space in North Texas.

* Projects that directly contribute to the conservation of native Texas species and habitats (e.g. urban green spaces, parks, community gardens, landscaped medians and parkways, prairie restoration, etc.)
* Programs providing education regarding the importance of protection of the land and natural resources.
* Preservation of North Texas area land utilized for agricultural purposes, wildlife, or botanical resources.
* Organizations that help build on existing conservation efforts while strengthening the whole operation.
* Grants for educational programming will be awarded up to $7,500 per organization.
* Grants for conservation & environment projects will be awarded up to $25,000 per organization

Eligibility

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

* Funding is available for agencies, as well as land trusts, engaged in land conservation and/or education efforts in the following counties: Tarrant, Parker, Johnson, Young, Jack, Denton, Wise, Hood, Somervell, Bosque, and Hill.
* To be considered for a grant, applicants must be nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations (under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code).