How much funding does United Outdoors Conservation Fund provide?

United Outdoors Conservation Fund provides Varies by project in funding.

When is the deadline for United Outdoors Conservation Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

United Outdoors Conservation Fund

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Funding Amount

Varies by project

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

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Overview

United Outdoors Conservation Fund

Funder: Union Sportsmen's Alliance (USA)

Overview:
The United Outdoors Conservation Fund was unveiled in late 2018 to expand the USA's conservation footprint by providing financial assistance to complete impactful conservation and access projects or outreach programs.

Geographic Scope: United States (nationwide)

Focus Areas:

Conservation projects

Public access initiatives

Education programs

Youth outreach programs

Adult mentorship projects

Habitat restoration

Fishing access improvements

Shooting sports facilities

Wildlife refuge enhancements

Eligible Applicants:

Union-based organizations

Conservation groups

Government agency partners

Nonprofit conservation organizations

State and federal agencies

Examples of Funded Projects:

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge fishing platforms ($10,000 grant) - wheelchair-accessible concrete trail and three fishing platforms

Pass It On Youth Mentorship program ($5,000 grant) - youth outdoor mentoring for at-risk children

Cumberland County Sportsmen's Club trap and skeet shooting complex ($10,000 grant) - public shooting sports facility with ADA-accessible features

Contact Information:
Website: https://unionsportsmen.org/grantfund

Background:
Since 2012, the USA's dinners program has helped fuel conservation mission delivery by raising funds through Conservation Dinners held across the country. To date, the USA's dinner program has hosted more than 37,000 participants at 163 events and raised more than $8.4 million to protect North America's outdoor heritage. The Work Boots on the Ground program (launched 2010) has completed over 230 projects in 31 states with volunteer labor valued at approaching $1.5 million.