Norm Winn Memorial Conservation Grant

Norm Winn Memorial Conservation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Keta Legacy Foundation
Amount: Up to US $25,000
Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Summary

The Norm Winn Memorial Conservation Grant, managed by the Keta Legacy Foundation, supports conservation, preservation, and restoration projects in Alaska, Montana, Oregon, Idaho, and Eastern Washington. This competitive grant encourages non-profit organizations to apply for up to $25,000 to implement innovative environmental initiatives. Applicants must demonstrate project feasibility and significant community impact, while ensuring their proposals align with the Foundation's commitment to supporting diverse conservation efforts.

Overview

Mission Our mission is to promote actions and foster understanding to inspire conservation from the Rhododendron Preserve to the Salish Sea region. New in 2024, this competitive grant opportunity is focused on conservation, preservation, and restoration projects proposed by conservation-focused non-profit organizations in the states of Alaska, Montana, Oregon, Idaho plus Eastern Washington State. Norm Winn was a passionate conservationist. His contributions to the Pacific Northwest are legendary from helping pass the 1976 Alpine Lakes Wilderness bill, 1984 Washington Wilderness Act, the Olympic National Park ocean strip additions in 1988. He also worked with Senator Patty Murray on the Plum Creek Land Exchange. Norm served on the Board of Directors of the Keta Legacy Foundation, also known as the Mountaineers Foundation, for many years. His area of focus was the grants the Foundation awarded to conservation organizations throughout the Pacific Northwest. Norm was adamant that both large and small organizations be supported through the Foundation’s extensive granting program. Norm Winn Memorial Conservation Grant The Norm Winn Memorial Conservation Grant is a competitive grant for projects that support the environment through conservation, preservation, or restoration. Conservation: work to minimize use of finite natural resources and our negative impacts on ecosystem health.Preservation: work to protect ecosystem, species, and other irreplaceable elements of the region.Restoration: work to re-establish the healthy functions of an ecosystem. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis and the amount granted may vary based on the project type and scope. The maximum amount that may be requested is $25,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organization & Project EligibilityProjects must focus on geographic areas in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Eastern Washington state.Selected projects of 501(c)(3) organizationsProjects that reflect the purposes outlined for this grantSelection CriteriaWhen judging proposals, the Foundation looks for evidence of the following:Innovation and originalityThe applicant’s ability to conduct and complete the workFeasibility of the projectA realistic and reasonable budgetCommitment from the other agencies you will partner withSignificance to the environment or the community

Ineligibility

We Are Unable to SupportFor-profit organizationsRegular operating expenses (e.g. overhead, ongoing or administrative salaries, or other indirect costs)Projects that include legislative lobbying or support candidates for officeCommercial ventures or feasibility studies that might lead to commercial products or programsFund drivesProjects that could harm the environmentMemberships in organizationsProjects that have no start/end datesProjects that repeat established and/or verified studies