The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin is seeking applications for its C.D. Besadny Conservation Fund to invest in grassroots conservation and education projects that benefit Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife, and that connect people to Wisconsin’s outdoors.
Donor Name: Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin
State: Wisconsin
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Priorities
Proposals should address one or more of the following priorities:
- Projects that engage communities in Wisconsin who have been historically marginalized, underrepresented, or excluded.
- Projects that benefit Wisconsin’s rare species and/or natural communities identified in the Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan.
- Projects that build climate resiliency of Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife through natural climate solutions or climate adaptation, especially those aligned with the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI).
Funding Information
Grants up to $5,000 are available.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be one of the following: a public charity with approved 501(c)(3) exempt status (under section 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3) Type I and Type II); a federal, state, or local governmental unit, an American Indian nation or tribal community; or an accredited college or university. The following types of organizations are not eligible for funding: individuals; businesses; section 509(a)(3) Type III supporting organizations; private foundations; and private operating foundations.
- The total project budget may not exceed $10,000, and overhead costs shall not exceed 20% of the grant.
- A one-to-one match is encouraged, but not required. Match may include in-kind support such as volunteer hours or donated materials.
- Only one application will be accepted per organization per grant cycle.
For more information, visit NRFW.
