NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
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The National Association of Conservation Districts is a 501(c)(3) organization that primarily focuses its grantmaking efforts in California, Washington, and Michigan, having awarded a total of $17.7 million to 50 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE TO: 1) REPRESENT DISTRICTS AS THEIR NATIONAL VOICE ON CONSERVATION ISSUES; 2) PROVIDE USEFUL INFORMATION TO CONSERVATION DISTRICTS AND THEIR STATE ASSOCIATIONS; 3) BUILD PARTNERSHIPS WITH FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT DISTRICT PRIORITIES AND PROGRAMS; 4) ANALYZE PROGRAMS AND POLICY ISSUES THAT HAVE AN IMPACT ON LOCAL DISTRICTS; 5) OFFER NEEDED AND COST-EFFECTIVE SERVICES TO DISTRICTS.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Rhode Island Association of Conservation Districts
$1.1M
2%
VERMONT ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS INC
$983.2K
1%
ARIZONA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS INC
$885.2K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
258
Median 1st year grant
$35.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$45.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS?
No. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS give?
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS primarily gives to organizations located in California, Washington, and Michigan. 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 ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $36 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS make each year?
In 2024, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS awarded about 260 grants, totaling nearly $17.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS fund recently?
In 2024, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include The Rhode Island Association of Conservation Districts, VERMONT ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS INC, and ARIZONA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS?
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.