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Heritage Land Conservation Fund is sponsored by Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. Provides funding for natural areas that possess unique features such as habitat for rare and endangered species, areas important to migratory birds, areas that perform important natural functions that are subject to alteration or loss, and areas to be preserved in their natural …
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Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund Conserving Kentucky's Natural Areas Established in 1990, the Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund (KHLCF) is the primary source of state funding for the purchase and management of natural areas.
It is used to purchase land from willing sellers for nature preserves, state parks, state forests, wildlife management areas, environmental education areas, wild rivers and wetlands. The KHLCF Board protects each site in perpetuity with a conservation easement or deed restriction. Legislation established four priorities for land conservation: Areas that are a habitat for rare and endangered species.
Areas important to migratory birds. Areas that perform important natural functions that are subject to alteration or loss. Areas to be preserved in their natural state for public use, outdoor recreation and education.
Revenue for the fund primarily comes from the sale of Kentucky nature license plates, unmined minerals tax on coal, and environmental fines. The Kentucky Environmental Education Council receives the first $150,000 of environmental fines each year for environmental education programs. The KHLCF Board is made up of nine members appointed by the governor.
The Program is administered by the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves (OKNP). To date, the fund has helped protect and conserve over 94,000 acres of Kentucky's natural areas on 172 tracts and in 67 counties. A non-competitive portion of the fund is dedicated to Kentucky state government agencies to purchase and manage land for existing conservation programs.
The competitive funding is available for Kentucky local government, state college or universities, and private, nonprofit land trust organizations. A permanent deed restriction (state agency) or conservation easement with the Commonwealth of Kentucky will be placed on all properties acquired with Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Funds.
Request an application or receive more information here and review the dates below for application deadlines. Once an approved property is acquired, the managing agency must submit a one-time Final Resource Management Plan (FRMP) for board approval in addition to annual management reports submitted to OKNP.
The Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund Board meets quarterly to review: new project applications, compliance items, FRMPs, and other board business. View the 2026 KHLCF Meeting dates document for application deadlines and board meeting dates (also listed below). All materials must be submitted by the application deadline in order to be considered at the upcoming board meeting.
Late items will be pushed to the next board meeting date. Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 Name Email Address Phone Number Title Area of Responsibility Commissioner Russel Meyer Russ. Meyer@ky.
gov Chairman Representing the Kentucky Department of Parks Zack Couch Zack. Couch@ky. gov 502-229-9758 Member Representing the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves Hugh Archer harcher@knlt.
org Member Representing environmental organizations Dr. Shannon Galbraith-Kent galbras@thomasmore. edu 270-789-7637 Member Representing the Kentucky Academy of Sciences Charlotte Turner McCoy Member Representing citizens of the Commonwealth with experience in land acquisition Jimmy Cantrell Member Representing the League of Kentucky Sportsmen Doug McLaren Member Representing agricultural interests Gordon Slone GordonR. Slone@ky.
gov Vice Chairman Representing the Kentucky Department for Natural Resources Commissioner Rich Storm Member Representing the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources These short films highlight the rich biological and historical diversity of several sites in the KHLCF Program. "Kentucky Naturally" is an Emmy-winning program featuring many KHLCF protected natural areas.
"The History of Nature" dives into the intricately linked stories of nature and history. The essence of each held in the land, and efforts to conserve the preserve these important places in the Commonwealth is a story that deserves its own consideration. Both films produced by WKU PBS and KHLCF.
Kentucky Nature License Plates Purchase Nature Plates for your vehicle. Money from the sale of the plate goes into a fund for purchasing natural areas to be left as wild places held in trust for future generations. Kentucky Nature License Plates Information on KHLCF applications for funding and management resources.
View KHLCF Reports at our Reports and Publication page. View Reports and Publications
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-competitive track for Kentucky state agencies; competitive track for Kentucky local governments, state colleges/universities, and private nonprofit land trusts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Heritage Land Conservation Fund are due July 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Heritage Land Conservation Fund is funded by Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Kentucky. 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.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
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