Transaction Assistance Grant (TAG) Program
Funding Amount
Up to US $20,000
Deadline
October 31, 2026
9 days left
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Monthly
- Current deadline
- October 31, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “With applications accepted monthly, this program facilitates timely funding for land trusts, addressing immediate conservation needs efficiently.”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Nonprofits
- Up to $20,000 per applicant per municipality per funding year.
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Covers appraisal, title, environmental site assessment, survey and recording costs.
- A 20% cash match is required unless the project is part of a municipal, state or federal funding application.
- You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.
Overview
The Transaction Assistance Grant (TAG) Program, offered by the Connecticut Land Conservation Council, aims to enhance land conservation efforts by providing financial support for transaction-related costs. With applications accepted monthly, this program facilitates timely funding for land trusts, addressing immediate conservation needs efficiently. CLCC's commitment to fostering equity and environmental justice ensures that diverse communities benefit from enhanced access to open spaces and conservation resources, promoting a sustainable future for Connecticut's natural landscapes.
NOTE: Applications for TAG grants will be accepted monthly, with applications due on the last day of a given month as long as funds are available (see grant application for due dates). Applicants may only submit one application for one project per due date but may apply for multiple transaction expenses within the same grant application.
CLCC advocates for land conservation, stewardship and funding, and works to ensure the long-term strength and viability of the land conservation community in Connecticut.
Transaction Assistance Grant Program
The Transaction Assistance Grant (TAG) Program seeks to accelerate the pace of land conservation by providing financial assistance to land trusts for transaction-related project costs. TAG responds to immediate conservation needs and is designed to get funding on the ground efficiently and effectively.
Eligibility
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.
Full eligibility text
Current CLCC members only: 501(c)(3) nonprofits with a mission dedicated to land conservation in Connecticut, for a CT project (purchase, bargain sale or donation of an easement or fee property held in perpetuity). Covers appraisal, title, environmental site assessment, survey and recording costs. A 20% cash match is required unless the project is part of a municipal, state or federal funding application. Up to $20,000 per applicant per municipality per funding year.
What Connecticut Land Conservation Council Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 13
- Total given
- $163K
- Median grant
- $12K
- Range
- $6,000–$24K
- By dollars: Connecticut 100%. Top recipient cities: Middletown, CT.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
East Haddam Land Trust Inc · Middletown, CT
Technical assistance
$24K
Salisbury Association Inc · Middletown, CT
Technical assistance
$20K
Litchfield Land Trust Inc · Middletown, CT
Technical assistance
$19K
Groton Open Space Association Inc · Middletown, CT
Technical assistance
$18K
Greenwich Land Trust · Middletown, CT
Technical assistance
$13K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Land conservation
- Environmental conservation
- Environmental justice
- Nonprofits
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