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Western Conservation Action is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Colorado, Washington D.C., and New Mexico. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, providing grants by invitation only based on relationship-based engagement. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
INCREASE THE STRENGTH, EFFECTIVENESS AND POLITICAL POWER OF THE WESTERN CONSERVATION MOVEMENT.
Cause Areas
2
Natural resources
Voter education and registration
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
RUP INC
$1M
8%
LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS INC
$980K
8%
CONSERVATION COLORADO
$605.7K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
36
Median 1st year grant
$34.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$45K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WESTERN CONSERVATION ACTION?
No. WESTERN CONSERVATION ACTION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WESTERN CONSERVATION ACTION give?
WESTERN CONSERVATION ACTION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, District Of Columbia, and New Mexico. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WESTERN CONSERVATION ACTION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WESTERN CONSERVATION ACTION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WESTERN CONSERVATION ACTION make each year?
In 2024, WESTERN CONSERVATION ACTION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $2.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WESTERN CONSERVATION ACTION fund recently?
In 2024, WESTERN CONSERVATION ACTION awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include RUP INC, LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS INC, and CONSERVATION COLORADO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WESTERN CONSERVATION ACTION?
WESTERN CONSERVATION ACTION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.