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Applications are due 60 days prior to a KHLCF Board meeting (quarterly schedule); no specific upcoming dates listed.
Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund is sponsored by Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund Board (administered by the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves). Provides funding for preserving and conserving natural areas that possess unique features such as habitats for rare and endangered species, areas important to migratory birds, and areas for public use, outdoor recreation, and education.
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Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund KHLCF Funding Eligiblity KHLCF program is managed by The Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves but funding decisions are made by the nine-member KHLCF Board appointed by the governor.
The KHLCF Board represents environmental, conservation, and agricultural interests and it awards project funding on a competitive basis at its quarterly meetings.
Eligible applicants are limited by statute to: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Kentucky Department of Parks Kentucky Division of Forestry Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves Kentucky Wild Rivers Program County and city governments Kentucky Colleges and Universities Nonprofit Land Trust Organizations Acquistion Application Process Acquisition applications may consit of a biological inventory report, an acheological survey and a comprehensive Resource Management Plan.
All applications must be submitted to and approved by the KHLCF Board. Applications are due 60 days prior to a KHLCF Board meeting and are subject to a comprehensive evaluation, including an on-site visit by the KHLCF Project Review Committee.
KHLCF-funded acquisitions must be managed in perpetuity in accordance with the most recently KHLCF Board-approved comprehensive Resource Management Plan and a Conservation Easement or Deed Restriction. Information on management planning can be downloaded by clicking on the documents below. Contact the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves for more details on site management.
Eligible applicants can contact stephanie. ellis@ky. gov for official application materials .
Site Management Resources HL2C - KHLCF Annual Management Plan template 2018 revision. pdf KHLCF Biological Inventory guidelines 2012 revision. pdf KHLCF Management Funding Process.
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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
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State agencies (Fish & Wildlife, Parks, Forestry, Nature Preserves, Wild Rivers), county and city governments, conservation districts, Kentucky colleges and universities, nonprofit land trust organizations, and other state agencies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund is funded by Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund Board (administered by the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves). 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.
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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.
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act funds wetland and migratory-bird habitat through two tracks — U.S. Small Grants (up to $250,000, closing June 25, 2026) and the larger U.S. Standard Grants. Both require a 1:1 non-federal match, and that match is where most applications are won or lost. Here is how the program works, who is eligible, and why land trusts and Tribes should care.
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