How To Support

Both companies and individuals can support the Land and Water Defense Fund, regardless of their affiliation with The Conservation Alliance.

Individuals may donate online.

Companies interested in contributing may contact carla@conservationalliance.com. For current members, donations to the Fund must be in addition to membership dues.

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Land & Water Defense Fund Grants

TCA relaunched the Land and Water Defense Fund in November 2024 in response to impending threats to public land and water. Working with our member companies, the Fund will support TCA’s advocacy efforts and grantmaking to grassroots organizations working to protect our public lands, local economies and recreation opportunities. Selected organizations will receive 6-12 month grants of up to $50,000.

We are not currently accepting new inquiries – please check back at a later date. TCA is reviewing submitted inquiries and will make funding decisions based on alignment with our criteria and available resources.

Awards will focus on projects that address an urgent threat and are working to:

  • Defend bedrock conservation laws (e.g., Wilderness Act, Antiquities Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act);
  • Defend landscapes, rules and regulations, and management plans that TCA previously supported; or
  • Oppose the proposed transfer of federal lands to states or private ownership.

Priority will be given to organization’s playing a leadership or critical role in efforts that (1) Defend TCA Priority Campaigns, (2) Include a parallel process for securing durable protection, (3) Address an urgent threat to public lands, (4) Elevate marginalized voices and leadership, and/or (5) Have a clear role for business members to play. Organizations should be specific about which landscape or issue they will be addressing.

For any questions regarding grant applications, please contact kim@conservationalliance.com.