GRANTS FOR STATES: V THROUGH W

Here are some good 'start points' to assist you in finding grants for conservation and environmental projects within your geographic area. Check with your state's Natural Resources agencies, Department of the Environment or whatever it may be called in your state. Ask if a grants database is being built for your specific region.

Be aware that each state gets federal funding for conservation programs on an annual basis. By discussing your project with those who set the funding priorities, you may be able to line out future funding. Don't forget to check out foundation grants, too!

Also, state agencies seem to reinvent themselves fairly often and change URLs. If a link is broken, try just entering the primary url. If that fails, try a good search engine using the old grant terminology.

TIP: Once you've identified a potential grantor, try and get a list and description of previously funded projects to review. Past projects can give you clues to what appeals to a particular grantor.

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Sampling of Funding Sources:

Vermont

Vermont Urban and Community Forestry

Community forestry grants program information plus technical assistance.
 

Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation

Grants and Loans Program Summary
 

Vermont Housing & Conservation Board

VHCB makes loans and grants to nonprofit organizations, municipalities and state agencies for the acquisition of land and for the purchase of conservation easements.
 

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Dept.

The State Wildlife Grants program provides federal money to every state for cost-effective conservation aimed at preventing wildlife from becoming endangered.
 

Vermont Mountain Bike Association

Possible funding sources for trails in Vermont. Note, these funding sources alos do other types of conservation projects.
 

Vermont Directory of Foundations Online

The Vermont Directory of Foundations Online can be used to find new funders fast – or to research information on your current donors or prospects. This is a general directory, not specific to conservation.
 

Vermont Community Foundation

The VCF Community Fund addresses a broad range of issue areas and seeks to be responsive to the ever-changing needs of Vermont communities.
 

New England Grassroots Environment Fund

The New England Grassroots Environment Fund (NEGEF) is designed to foster and give voice to grassroots environmental initiatives in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The Fund provides grants to fuel civic engagement, local activism, and social change.
 

Lake Champlain Basin Program

Grants and Requests for Proposals.
 

John Merk Fund

Focus areas are on climate change, environmental Health, genetically modified foods, and agricultural land preservation.
 

USDA NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service has funding programs and extensive technical information related to agriculture, ponds, wildlife, and more.
 

Virginia

Virginia Environmental Endowment MINI GRANTS

The Virginia Mini-Grant Program supports community-based efforts to strengthen environmental education and to promote stewardship of Virginia's waterways. These are intended to be one-time,start-up grants, and preference is given to modest local projects. Public and private schools (K-12) and nongovernmental, nonprofit community organizations in Virginia are eligible to apply for one-year awards up to $5,000. Local, state, and federal government agencies and programs are not eligible.
 

Virginia Department Of Forestry

Financial assistance and incentive programs including fire prevention and water quality.
 

Virginia Department Of Conservation and Recreation

Soil and Water Conservation Grant Opportunities.
 

Be Wild Virginia

State Wildlife Grants & Projects.
 

Virginia Environmental Endowment

VEE grantmaking has three programs.
 

Northern Virginia Conservation Trust

A non-profit land trust dedicated to preserving Northern Virginia's open space.
 

Virginia Conservation Network

VCN is made up of over 115 member organizations committed to protecting Virginia's natural resources.
 

Virginia Naturally

Good list of grants and funding related to environmental education.
 

Appalachian Community Fund

Review the section on 'Issues and Groups' to get an idea of what projects might fit their grants.
 

USDA NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service has funding programs and extensive technical information related to agriculture, ponds, wildlife, and more.
 

Washington

Washington State Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission provides structure and leadership for good governance by conservation districts who provide education, technical assistance, and implementation of land management practices.
 

Washington Recreation and Conservation Office

The Recreation and Conservation Office creates and maintains opportunities for recreation, protects the best of the state's wild lands, and contributes to the state's efforts to recover salmon from the brink of extinction. The Recreation and Conservation Office manages 10 grant programs.
 

Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife

Washington's wildlife strategy documents, various education programs, and there are probably some funding opportunities buried somewhere in the site.
 

Washington Gov Grants

Washington's list of Grant Opportunities.
 

USDA NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service has funding programs and extensive technical information related to agriculture, ponds, wildlife, and more.
 

Western Washington Fish and Wildlife Office

Consultation and technical assistance.
 

Trust for Public Land

Find active funding programs by state.
 

Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition is a non-profit citizens group and is a diverse group of over 135 organizations representing conservation, business, recreation, hunting, fishing, farming, and community interests.
 

Forest Lands in Washington Counties

Municipal Services and Research Center has an overview and links to information about forest lands as they impact Washington local governments. It includes links to forest plans, forest practice regulations, revenue distributions to counties, and information on sustainable forests, and funding.
 

Brainerd Foundation

The Brainerd Foundation's mission is to protect the environmental quality of the Pacific Northwest and to build broad citizen support for environmental protection. We accomplish this by making grants, providing value-added guidance and leveraging additional funds or encouraging collaborations within the philanthropic community. Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, British Columbia, and the Yukon Territory comprise our geographic funding region.
 

Bullitt Foundation

The mission of The Bullitt Foundation is to protect, restore, and maintain the natural physical environment of the Pacific Northwest for present and future generations. The Foundation invites proposals from nonprofit organizations that serve Washington, Oregon, Idaho, western Montana (including the Rocky Mountain range), coastal Alaska from Cook Inlet to the Canadian border, and British Columbia.
 

Washington D.C.

Washington Parks and people

Washington Parks and People is the capital area's network of community park partnerships. Parks and People is working to revitalize Washington by reconnecting two of its greatest but most forgotten assets: its vast network of public lands and waterways. Locate programs on the site map.
 

Meyer Foundation

The Meyer Foundation requires any nonprofit interested in funding to submit a letter of inquiry.
 

Water Resources Institute

The Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) of UDC. WRRI was created in 1973 by the Water Resources Research Act, which established a federal/state partnership in research, information transfer and education regarding water related issues.
 

West Virginia

West Virginia Conservation Agency

Stream Partners is a cooperative effort of the West Virginia Conservation Agency, West Virginia's Division of Environmental Protection, Division of Forestry, and the Division of Natural Resources. The program is housed within the DEP's Division of Water and Waste Management.
 

USDA NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service has funding programs and extensive technical information related to agriculture, ponds, wildlife, and more.
 

Wisconsin

Great Lakes Commission

The Great Lakes Basin Program for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control is all about making a difference—in water quality, land use, and agricultural productivity. The Basin Program is coordinated by the Great Lakes Commission in partnership with the US Department of Agriculture (National Resources Conservation Service), US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Army Corps of Engineers.
 

River Alliance of Wisconsin

Assistance for local groups and fundraising.
 

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Wisconsin offers landowners several important financial incentives to help reduce the expenses of owning and caring for woodlands
 

C.D. Besadny Conservation Grant Program

The Grant Program promotes the responsible stewardship of Wisconsin's natural resources at the local level by providing matching grants for small-scale, natural resource projects and programs.
 

Wildlife Conservation Grants for Graduate Student Research

In order to stimulate interest and excellence in the field of conservation biology, the Zoological Society created the Wildlife Conservation Grants for Graduate Student Research.
 

Community Conservation - Wisconsin

Community Conservation Inc., based in Gays Mills, Wisconsin, originated in 1989, and operates as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Community Conservation was formed to provide support to experimental grassroots conservation efforts in Belize, but has expanded our work to projects from Wisconsin to New Guinea.
 

Wisconsin Grants, Scholarships & Awards

Good collection of programs that could priovide funding for various conservation activities.
 

WisconsinForestry.org

A virtual information bridge to Wisconsin forestry and the 16-million acre forest resource in the state of Wisconsin.
 

Wisconsin Urban Forestry

Wisconsin Urban Forestry Grant program is a 50-50 cost-share program. More programs are at the main Forestry site.
 

Wisconsin Environmental Education Board

WEEB makes grants for environmental education programs in accordance with the needs and priorities established by the Board.
 

Wisconsin Woodland Assistance

Foresters are invaluable resources to help you cost-effectively manage your woodlands. They may be able to help you with your project.
 

USDA NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service has funding programs and extensive technical information related to agriculture, ponds, wildlife, and more.
 

Wyoming

A Territory Resource Foundation

A Territory Resource (ATR) is a public foundation that supports activist, community-based organizations working for social, economic, and environmental justice in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.
 

Wyoming Community Foundation

Mission: To serve as the permanent statewide philanthropic vehicle to gather, grow and grant charitable resources as an investment in Wyoming people and communities.
 

Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust

Various funding for wildlife habitat projects in Wyoming.
 

Wyoming Outdoor Council

Advocacy for wildlife projects and programs.
 

Wildlife Heritage Foundation of Wyoming

Review the past projects and submit your own proposal.
 

Wind River Alliance

Wind River Alliance is a cross-cultural, community-based organization dedicated to the health and protection of Wyoming's Wind River watershed.
 

Wyoming Ag Classroom

The Wyoming Youth for Natural Resources (WYNR) is a program designed to encourage Wyoming youth to develop imaginative wildlife and natural resources conservation projects that incorporate education, technology, volunteering and service to others.
 

Wyoming Conservation Districts

The WDA, Conservation Districts, and NRCS have teamed up to create voluntary and locally driven natural resource projects that are effective and beneficial to our environment. We work together to support the success of agriculture and maintain or enhance healthy watersheds.
 

USDA NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service has funding programs and extensive technical information related to agriculture, ponds, wildlife, and more.
 

Wyoming Grants Information

Wyoming State Library has assembled a comprehensive listing of funding opportunities within Wyoming.
 

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