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2026 Conservation Opportunity Fund is sponsored by Cheshire County Conservation District. Funds small-land stewards (≤25 acres) in Cheshire County to improve wildlife habitat via pollinator gardens, rain gardens, vegetated buffers, etc.
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Conservation Opportunity Fund The mission of the Conservation Opportunity Fund is to provide funding for owners or stewards of small tracts of land who are interested in improving the wildlife habitat on their property. This program is an annual opportunity to support environmental stewardship and the ecological integrity of Cheshire County, NH. Applications are Closed for 2026!
The Conservation Opportunity Fund awards up to $1,500 to implement a wildlife habitat improvement project! Eligible applicants include private landowners or land stewards in Cheshire County, NH with tracts of land 25 acres or less in total. This can include individuals, businesses, farmers, and forestland owners/stewards.
Wildlife habitat improvement projects include (but are not limited to): Installation of pollinator habitat, rain gardens, wildlife-focused plantings, and riparian buffers Creation and improvement of early successional habitat, aquatic habitat, and turtle habita t in priority areas A lis t of previously-funded projects can be found further down the webpage Priority will be given to projects that: Have a plan for long-term maintenance and sustainability Demonstrate landowner inputs of time and resources Are informed by the ecology of our region Provide opportunities to partner with the CCCD to offer community education The following will not be funded: Research and feasibility studies Efforts that will not lead to improved wildlife habitat The Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) requests proposals from applicants that meet the eligibility criteria above.
Applications for 2026 are Closed Before submitting an application, please Review the 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP) Watch Past Years Virtual Informational Session Recordings Interested land stewards are encouraged to watch the recording of last year’s informational session to learn more about eligibility, project types and grant requirements. Watch the recording on our Youtube channel.
If you have reviewed the RFP above and confirmed that you meet all of the eligibility requirements please complete an application: 2026 Application [PDF] [Word] View an Example Application from a Successful Awardee Here! Applications are due on February 1, 2026 Upcoming Informational Session The 2026 Informational session is on December 15th, 4:30pm-5:30pm, Register here!
Previously-funded projects In 2020, we awarded $5,500 between four projects: Laura Andrews & Cary Gaunt of Keene for pollinator habitat installation Anne Fletcher of Alstead for riparian buffer and pollinator habitat installations Hillside Village of Keene for pollinator habitat installation Douglas Clayton of Jaffrey for pollinator habitat installation In 2021, we awarded just over $5,800 between five projects: Sophia's Hearth of Keene for pollinator habitat installation Marlborough Garden Club for pollinator habitat installation Tom Winmill of Walpole for pollinator habitat installation Bob Ziman of Swanzey for pollinator habitat installation Kris Snowman of Walpole for pollinator habitat installation In 2022, we awarded $6,445 between five projects: Leslie Casey of Sullivan for regenerating forest edge Georgina Carley of Hinsdale for pollinator habitat installation Dian Matthews of Keene for pollinator habitat installation The Friends of the Ashuelot River Park of Keene for rain garden installation The United Church of Christ of Keene for pollinator habitat installation In 2023, we awarded $11,558 between ten projects: Emily Daigle of Keene for pollinator habitat installation Emily Elliot of Walpole for early successional habitat installation Ioana Stoian of Walpole for a rain garden installation Jill Robinson of Walpole for erosion control and wildlife habitat installation Peter Oliviera Soens of Marlborough for early successional habitat installation Rachel Brice and Jeremy Ahouse of Walpole for pollinator habitat installation Skylar Roach and Wendy Wolleager of Stoddard for early successional habitat installation Gene and Olga Kissin of Alstead for pollinator habitat installation and restoration Shanon and Michael Lucas of Ashuelot for early successional shrubland habitat installation Shelley Woodson of Marlborough for pollinator habitat installation In 2024, we awarded $11,113 between nine projects: Eileen Casey of Keene for native shrub hedgerow installation Gemmo Forest of Keene for early successional habitat installation Keene Parks and Recreation Department and Edgewood Neighborhood for pollinator habitat installation Jake Pipp of Keene for pollinator habitat installation Albie Mason and Phylicia Roberts of Keene for rain garden installation Eli Rivera of Keene for pollinator habitat and rain garden installation Laura Shim of Keene for pollinator habitat and rain garden installation James Sullivan of Fitzwilliam for pollinator habitat installation Lynn Zimmerman of Surry for pollinator habitat installation In 2025, we awarded $11,296 between seven projects: Geoffrey Griffiths of Dublin for pollinator habitat installation Gilsum STEAM Academy for native pollinator garden installation Mary Jensen of West Chesterfield for pollinator habitat installation The Montessori Schoolhouse of Cheshire County for pollinator habitat installation Peter Oliveira Soens of Marlborough for riparian buffer installation Snow Frye of Marlow for riparian buffer and pollinator habitat installation Keene Housing for pollinator garden installation at the Ash Brook Apartments Habitat Planning Resources Below are some links that might help you start thinking about your own wildlife project.
SOAK Up the Rain NH Rain Garden Do it Yourself Guide SOAK Up the Rain NH Rain Garden Planning Resources Watch our most recent Rain Garden Workshop with NH Soak Up the Rain!
UVM Rain Garden Manual (List of plants that are good for rain gardens and refers to salt tolerance on their chart) Native Shrubs & Trees for Pollinator Conservation Guide to Planting a Garden Over a Leach Field Leach Field & Septic Safe Pollinator Mix Organic Site Prep Methods Organic Wildflower Establishment Pollinator Plants for Northern New England Gardens Xerces Pollinator Plants Northeast Region Northeast Native Pollinator Habitat Plant Directory (Created by COF Recipient Emily Daigle) Vegetated Buffer Planting Guide Landscaping at the Water's Edge Planting Riparian Buffers in the CT River Watershed NH Department of Environmental Services Native Shoreland/Riparian Buffer Plantings for New Hampshire Early Successional Habitat UNH Extension Native Trees, Shrubs, and Vines with Wildlife Value Managing Grasslands, Shrublands, and Young Forests for Wildlife UNH Extension Guide to Shrublands Forest Management for Wildlife VT Audubon Foresters for the Birds UNH Extension Wildlife Habitat Improvement for Woodlands and Wildlife Maine Audubon Resources for Foresters UNH Extension Wildflower Meadows Plant Selection and Establishment Ecologically Trained Landscaper Directory CCCD encourages applicants to research and install projects, but also recognizes that some projects require assistance.
CCCD does not endorse any individuals or businesses listed in this directory: https://extension. unh.
edu/resource/directory-landscape-professionals-trained-ecological-landscaping-water-quality-protection Where to Purchase Native Plants and Seeds Native Plant Trust's Nasami Farm Fassett Farm Nursery (10% discount available for Conservation Opportunity Fund awardees) Vermont Wetland Plant Supply (Wholesale Only) NH Home Magazine Resource List Xerces Society Native Seed Mixes Xerces Society Native Seed and Plant Directory Intervale Conservation Nursery Educational Tools for Plant and Animal ID and Citizen Science Research National Phenology Network (NPN) and Nature's Notebook Bloom Project Understanding Your Soil Type Read a Past Grant Award Recipient's Blog on their Conservation Opportunity Fund Project: Bob and Lynn Ziman's blog on our website here!
Georgina Carley's blog on our website here ! Eileen Casey's blog on our website here! Lynn Zimmerman's illustrated project timeline here!
Thank you to our Funders! This program would not be possible without the funding support of private donors and the generosity of community members. If you would like to make a donation to support future funding of the scholarship, please do so here!
Donations to the fund may also be made by mail, checks can be made payable to "CCCD" and addressed to 11 Industrial Park Dr., Walpole, NH 03608. Please include “COF” in the memo line. Contributions of any amount are greatly appreciated and make a difference!
Cheshire County Conservation District Email: info@cheshireconservation. org Telephone : (603) 904-3011 Support Local Conservation!
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Private landowners, businesses, farmers, forestland stewards in Cheshire County, NH. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 to $1,500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was February 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
2026 Conservation Opportunity Fund is funded by Cheshire County Conservation District. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New Hampshire. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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