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America the Beautiful Challenge is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) in partnership with U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (Natural Resources Conservation Service and Forest Service).
This initiative consolidates funding from multiple federal agencies and the private sector to support voluntary conservation and restoration projects across the United States. It aims to advance projects that address core areas such as conserving and restoring rivers, coasts, wetlands, watersheds, forests, grasslands, and other terrestrial ecosystems.
Environmental activism focused on land and water conservation in the US Patagonia region would be a strong fit.
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The current listing shows varies (nearly $400 million investment across projects). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
America the Beautiful Challenge is funded by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) in partnership with U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (Natural Resources Conservation Service and Forest Service). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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