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The CA Department of Fish and Wildlife Boating Access Program (due November 7)   The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation (due November...

As your program grows in size and scope, data management challenges arise. The incompatible patchwork of digital tools creeps in...

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HAF anticipates the USDA will announce a new round of the CWDG soon with a quick application turnaround. Whether your...

PIN is a coalition of community-based organizations, non-profits, Tribal Nations, environmental justice groups, land trusts, and more collaboratively working to...

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Village and Wilderness Microhabitat Program Incubator Grant (rolling until November 28, 2025, or funds are fully allocated) The Groundwork USA: Nonprofit Brownfield...

Offered by American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, this tool can help land trusts find rural appraisers' contacts...

The CA Department of Fish and Wildlife Boating Access Program (due November 7)   CCLT Round 2 Project Advancement Grants (due August...

UC Davis' Environmental Policy Clinic is actively building a community of mission-aligned partners who are committed to shaping tomorrow's environmental leaders. This dynamic...

Governor Newsom announced a major leap forward in California's historic 30x30 target, as outlined in the newly released Pathways to...

When the Great American Outdoors Act passed in 2020 it secured the promised $900 million annually in LWCF funding for...

CCLT is proud to join a new coalition of organizations to form the Wildfire Solutions Coalition (WSC), a groundbreaking alliance...

CCLT is proud to join Wildfire Solutions Coalition, a groundbreaking alliance of cross-sector leaders and organizations throughout the state to...

The California Protected Areas (CPAD) and Conservation Easement (CCED) data team are excited to announce the 2025a release of updated fee...

The Schwemm Family Foundation Grants (due June 30)  The California Fire Foundation: Statewide Grant Opportunity (due June 30)  The CA Department of...

Join California Natural Resources Agency as we celebrate California State Parks Week to check in on Outdoors for All, our...

What are the most efficient and effective ways to permit environmental restoration projects? Check out a recording of the final...

The LWCF Coalition is working with partners to urge Congress to protect LWCF from a devastating diversion of funding in...

The American Legislative Exchange Council released model legislation called the Limiting Conservation Easements Duration Act that would limit conservation easements...

Recently, the Senate Finance Committee released its reconciliation text that, unfortunately, contains language that disincentivizes charitable giving by creating new...

AS OF JULY 16 REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED! Apply today for our new online course for land trusts from nature communicator Michelle...

AB900 passed through the Appropriations Committee as amended. The amended bill text is available online. The amended bill will be...

June 6 - Warwood Tool | 2025 Trail Builder Grant  June 16 – CDFW Grant Notices | Open Solicitation: Golden Eagle...

The Land Trust Alliance (LTA) is committed to building a more equitable, welcoming and impactful private land conservation sector that...

High costs, uncertainty about shifting governmental policies, and evolving workplace practices present challenges for nonprofit employers who manage their organizations’...

The National Park Foundation (NPF) is excited to announce a request for a Letter of Interest (LOI) for a new...

Got milkweed? The Xerces Society is currently offering free milkweed seedlings to Land Trusts throughout the state!  The Western monarch population...

Nick Perry, Coyote Valley project director for Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, said work is underway to restore wetlands...

California Council of Land Trusts is excited to announce the availability of approximately $1.75 million in Round 2 of Project...

Co-executive director of Rivers & Lands Conservancy Nicole Padron penned this piece for the Los Angeles Daily News: Land trusts throughout...

WCB will begin accepting pre-applications for Proposition 4 funded grants on April 22 The CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection...

The SmokePath Explorer has been developed by Sonoma Technology in partnership with CAL FIRE as a new planning tool for...

Lake County Land Trust Welcomes New Executive Director, Angela De Palma-Dow The Lake County Land Trust (LCLT) is pleased to welcome...

WATSONVILLE, CA—Elkhorn Slough Foundation (ESF) successfully launched a new major effort called the Elkhorn Forever Campaign with a kick-off celebration...

4/18/25 – Yesterday, the Board of the State Coastal Conservancy awarded over $13.6 million to a total of 13 projects...