Regular Grants Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Qualified individuals or organizations
Overview
Overview:
The Desert Tortoise Council encourages activities and research that benefit desert tortoises and/or their habitats, provide information or service to the public, or address other appropriate conservation issues in manners consistent with the goals and objectives of the Desert Tortoise Council.
Focus Areas:
The Council will consider Grant Requests from qualified individuals or organizations for:
- Research or other activities on topics related to the biology, conservation, or management of desert tortoises
- Development and dissemination of educational material about desert tortoises
- Support of other imperiled tortoises, turtles, and ecosystems
Award Process:
All Grant Requests are evaluated and awarded as funds are available, at the sole discretion of a majority vote of the Board. Review and response times may vary.
Geographic Scope: Not restricted
How to Apply
Application Process
- Download the Grants Request Cover Form from the website
- Complete the cover form with all requested information
- Submit as PDF to the designated email address
- Applications are evaluated as funds become available
- Award decisions made by Board majority vote
Required Materials:
- Completed Grants Request Cover Form
- Project description and details
Submission Format: PDF email submission
What Desert Tortoise Council Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 2
- Total given
- $27K
- Median grant
- $14K
- Range
- $9,000–$18K
- By dollars: New Mexico 67%, California 33%. Top recipient cities: Albuquerque, NM; Palm Desert, CA.
Example grants
Resi Solutions · Albuquerque, NM
Conservation programming
$18K
The Living Desert ZOO&GARDENS · Palm Desert, CA
Conservation programming
$9,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Wildlife
- Environmental conservation
- Science research
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