Overview:
The Conservation Fund is thrilled to announce the 2026 Urban Conservation & Community Catalytic Grants.
These grants are designed to spark momentum—providing strategic, early-stage investments that help organizations move bold ideas into action. We are seeking proposals for projects or programs that are catalytic in nature, supporting or advancing a larger effort with the potential for significant, long-term impact in the communities you serve.
Up to 10 grants ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 will be awarded to initiatives that unlock future opportunity, attract additional investment, and build community confidence. Funded projects should lay the groundwork for lasting change, such as:
-Seed funding for a capital project
-Development of a neighborhood-level land-use or site-control plan
-Identification and evaluation of properties for conservation or community ownership
-Planning and design for a new or restored urban green space
-Strategic visioning or predevelopment work that positions a project for future funding
-Proposed budgets may include funding for professional services, such as landscape architects, planners, designers, consultants, or other technical expertise needed to advance the work.
Applications are due Monday, March 9.
Questions?
Please reach out to Kelsey Pramik at kpramik@conservationfund.org with any questions.
