NATIONAL WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP ALLIANCE
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The National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives related to wilderness stewardship. In 2024, the Alliance paid a total of $828K across 84 grantees, operating under a relationship-based engagement model that does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
To grow and support a national network of wilderness and public land stewardship organizations to provide ongoing stewardship for America's wilderness areas.
Cause Areas
1
Natural resources
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

NEW MEXICO WILDERNESS ALLIANCE
$137.1K
6%

BOB MARSHALL WILDERNESS FOUNDATION
$136.9K
6%
WILD ARIZONA
$122.9K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
35
Median 1st year grant
$9.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATIONAL WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP ALLIANCE?
No. NATIONAL WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP ALLIANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATIONAL WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP ALLIANCE give?
NATIONAL WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP ALLIANCE primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, California, and Montana. 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 NATIONAL WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP ALLIANCE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATIONAL WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP ALLIANCE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,788. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATIONAL WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP ALLIANCE make each year?
In 2024, NATIONAL WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP ALLIANCE awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $828 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATIONAL WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP ALLIANCE fund recently?
In 2024, NATIONAL WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP ALLIANCE awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include NEW MEXICO WILDERNESS ALLIANCE, BOB MARSHALL WILDERNESS FOUNDATION, and WILD ARIZONA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATIONAL WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP ALLIANCE?
NATIONAL WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP ALLIANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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