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To preserve and interpret Alaska's rich maritime heritage the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the State Libraries, Archives, and Museums (LAM) announce the launch of the Alaska Maritime Heritage Preservation Program. This program is designed to protect Alaska's maritime resources and advance public awareness of Alaska's nationally significant maritime properties, collections, traditional skills, and knowledge.
The Alaska Maritime Heritage Preservation Program will offer Alaskans two new grant opportunities for preservation and education projects.
Applicants for preservation grants can request from $15,000-$75,000 and applications for education grants can request from $10,000-$50,000.
Eligible projects must support the preservation, education, or interpretation of Alaska’s maritime heritage by addressing approved resource categories and demonstrating clear public benefit. Applications should reflect strong community value and alignment with program goals.
Projects must address one or more of the following resource categories:
Applications must also demonstrate:
Grants for environmental conservation fund programs aimed at protecting natural resources, preserving biodiversity, and promoting sustainable practices. The following grants empower nonprofits to implement conservation initiatives and foster environmental stewardship.
Discover 300+ funding opportunities for environmental conservation, with $79.8M in resources. Instrumentl helps nonprofits secure impactful funding by offering deadline alerts, advanced search capabilities, and detailed funder analysis to drive conservation efforts.
How common are grants in this category?
Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Environmental Conservation?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
Private organizations, corporations, and government agencies contribute to the $25M of funding available for environmental grants. Funders for these grants include the Fort Worth Zoo, Waste Management, the Marathon Petroleum Foundation, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Grants for environmental conservation are available to various types of nonprofits. These include environmental nonprofits, conservation groups, research institutions, and advocacy groups. Funders prioritize initiatives that protect natural resources, preserve biodiversity, and promote sustainability. The goal of these grants is to empower nonprofits to implement conservation initiatives and foster environmental stewardship.
Based on Instrumentl’s live grant database for environmental conservation, grant deadlines are most common in Q1, accounting for 27.2% of all submission dates. The slowest period for new grant opportunities in this category falls in Q4, making it a less competitive time for preparation and strategic planning.
Environmental conservation grants help support nonprofit initiatives that promote biodiversity, reduce pollution, and implement sustainable practices. Through these grants, funders aim to preserve natural habitats, mitigate climate impacts, and educate communities on environmental stewardship.
Funding for environmental conservation grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $46,000,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $12,500, while the average grant awarded is $450,722. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
To improve their success rate, nonprofits interested in environmental conservation grants should:
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