2026 Climate Resilience Grant Program
Grants up to $50,000 will support conservation and climate adaptation projects.
The Nature Conservancy in New York is pleased to announce the sixth round of the Climate Resilience Grant Program (CRGP). The goal of the program is to support New York’s conservation community in protecting the lands and waters that contribute to New York’s resilience to climate change for the benefit of people and nature. Funding is available to land trusts and other conservation organizations, academic institutions, Tribal Nations, municipalities, and local agencies. Projects funded in the previous round can be found here.
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to either of the two funding categories
The 2026 CRGP funding cycle offers grants to support fee and easement acquisitions as well as planning and capacity initiatives in two different funding categories:
The total amount of funding available is $750,000. Applicants may apply for up to $50,000 for Land Acquisition projects or $25,000 for Planning and Capacity projects.
Projects must be completed within twelve months of the start of the grant term, which is expected to be June, 2026.
Have a land acquisition project over 500 acres?
Apply instead to the Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
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Program Details
2026 Climate Resilience Grant Program Request for Applications
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Informational Webinar
An informational webinar on the program will be held January 14.
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to either of the two funding categories
Note: The application is completed and submitted through SurveyMonkey’s Apply platform. You will be prompted to create a log-in which will allow you to work on your application, save your work and collaborate with others in your organization.
Proposals are due February 13, 2026.
For questions about which category or program to apply to, the application process, or other concerns please email us at: CCCFund@tnc.org
Dates to Know
Application window opens |
November 3, 2025 |
Informational webinar |
January 14, 2026 |
Application window closes |
February 13, 2026 |
Award notification |
April-May, 2026 |
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