Land Protection Transaction Grant Program

Land Protection Transaction Grant Program is sponsored by Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership. This matching grants program assists with the costs for permanent land protection projects (donation and/or acquisition of full fee and conservation easements) within the coastal watershed area of New Hampshire and Maine.

Grant Programs | Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership The Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership offers two Grant Programs. Land Protection Transaction Grant Program : Since 2014, the Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership has provided grants to assist with the transaction costs for permanent land protection projects (donation and/or acquisition of full fee and conservation easements) in the coastal watershed communities.

Grants include funding for Grant Program 1: Prospective Project Appraisals, and Grant Program 2: Completed Project Transaction Costs. Eligible applicants include qualified nonprofit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) conservation organizations (land trusts) and units of government (municipalities).

The Partnership’s funding for the Land Protection Transaction Grant Program is provided by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and the Great Bay 2030 Initiative. The Nature Conservancy serves as the fiscal and administrative agent for the Partnership.

Stewardship Grant Program : The Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership offers grants to assist with land stewardship costs for the permanently protected conservation lands in the coastal watershed communities. Stewardship activities supported by this grant program include habitat management, existing trail maintenance, property/project planning, and natural resource inventory projects.

Projects that involve resource sharing or collaboration with partners/abutters on stewardship actions across property boundaries are encouraged. Eligible applicants include the fee owner or conservation easement holder of an eligible conservation property, including nonprofit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) conservation organizations (e.g. land trusts) and units of government (Municipalities, State and Federal Agencies).

The Partnership’s funding for the Stewardship Grant Program is provided by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and the Great Bay 2030 Initiative. The Nature Conservancy serves as the fiscal and administrative agent for the Partnership.

Current Grant Information Land Protection Transaction Grants Application Due Date: April 15, 2026 The Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership (GBRPP) is offering grants to assist with land transaction costs for the permanent land protection projects in the Great Bay watershed area of New Hampshire.

The Spring 2026 grant round will accept applications for both the Grant Program 1 Prospective Project Appraisals and Grant Program 2 Completed Project Transaction Costs. Electronic submittal instructions are found in the LPTGP Application Instructions. Contact the Great Bay Coordinator with any questions.

Download the Spring 2026 LPTGP Grant Program Information and Application Instructions (PDF) and LPTGP Application Form (PDF) .

Full press release: Land Protection Transaction Grants Available Spring 2026 (PDF) Stewardship Grant Program Application Due Date: April 15, 2026 The Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership offers grants to assist with land stewardship costs for the permanently protected conservation lands in the Great Bay Watershed NH communities.

For 2026 applications, professional services to develop the SGP application is eligible as a reimbursable grant cost or project match cost (see Application Instructions ). Electronic submittal instructions are found in the Application Instructions. Contact the Great Bay Coordinator with any questions.

Download the Spring 2026 Stewardship Grant Program Information and Application Instructions (PDF) , Application Form (PDF) , and Landowner Consent Form (PDF) . Full press release: Stewardship Grants Available Spring 2026 (PDF) Managing a Land Protection Transaction Grant The LPTG Program is a reimbursement grant program.

To receive grant funds at project completion, Grantees submit final project documentation as detailed in the Grant Award. Submit invoices electronically. GBRPP LPTG Invoice Electronic Submission Instructions (PDF) Provided below are invoice and organization forms for both Grant Program 1 and 2 projects.

Invoice Forms Grant Program 1 (Prospective Project Appraisals): GBRPP LPTG Grant Program 1 Invoice (PDF) Invoice Forms Grant Program 2 (Completed Conservation Projects): GBRPP LPTG Grant Program 2 Invoice 2023 (PDF) GBRPP LPTG Grant Program 2 Invoice 2021-22 (PDF) GBRPP LPTG Invoice Tracking Worksheet (Excel) Grantee Organization Forms: TNC Conflict Disclosure Form (PDF) For non-government organizations only.

W-9 Form download(external link) Managing a Stewardship Grant The Stewardship Grant Program is a reimbursement grant program. To receive grant funds at project completion, Grantees submit final project documentation as detailed in the Grant Award. Submit invoices electronically.

GBRPP SGP Invoice Electronic Submission Instructions (PDF) Provided below are invoice and organization forms: GBRPP SGP Invoice Form (PDF) GBRPP SGP Invoice Tracking Worksheet (Excel) Grantee Organization Forms: TNC Conflict Disclosure Form (PDF) W-9 Form download(external link)