Conservation Policy Program
Our Conservation Policy program is aimed at achieving policy gains at the state (or provincial) and local levels. Strategies to advance this goal vary by state and province, with the overarching theme being a commitment to support policies that ensure the protection of our region's air, land and water.
We encourage groups collaborating on common policy priorities to take their work to a higher level of effectiveness by deepening their connection to public concerns and holding policymakers accountable to an informed and engaged citizenry. In places where such collaborations are not underway, we look for opportunities to bolster public support for strong conservation policies. We expect conservation advocates to advance successful policies by building their base of support and demonstrating a conservation mandate to decisionmakers in the region.
Grants in this funding area range from $20,000 to $50,000 and can be awarded for multiple years. Proposals for this funding area are accepted by invitation only and are awarded at one of three board meetings held each year.