WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY

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Western Rivers Conservancy is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on conserving river ecosystems across the western United States. In 2024, it awarded a total of $60.2K in grants to 11 grantees through a relationship-based engagement model, operating by invitation only. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
PROTECTION OF OUTSTANDING RIVER ECOSYSTEMS IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES.
Cause Areas
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Water resources
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ER'-NERR' LAND FUND
$1.5M
43%
ACCION OPPORTUNITY FUND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
$600K
17%
RIO GRANDE HEADWATERS LAND TRUST
$484.5K
14%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY?
No. WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY give?
WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Washington, and California. 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 RIVERS CONSERVANCY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY make each year?
In 2024, WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $60 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY fund recently?
In 2024, WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include ER'-NERR' LAND FUND, ACCION OPPORTUNITY FUND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, and RIO GRANDE HEADWATERS LAND TRUST. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY?
WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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