Apply for a Donated Property Minigrant
Project Eligibility
Donated Property Minigrants provide up to $25,000 or the value of the conservation donation, whichever is less, to pay transaction costs associated with the donation of property in fee simple, or a permanent conservation agreement.
The donation must be for one of the following purposes:
- protection of surface water quality
- contribution toward a riparian greenway
- to buffer military installations
- preservation and conservation of ecological diversity
- development of a balanced state program of historic properties
Note: These additional requirements must also be met:
- The donation must be an absolute gift
- The donation must be accepted by the organization applying for the Donation Minigrant.
- The value of the donation must exceed transaction costs.
- A permanent conservation agreement is required on all properties for which funds from NCLWF were used to facilitate the donation.
NOTE: Approval of Donated Minigrants is subject to the availability of funds.
Grant Application Process
Project development
- Contact your NCLWF Field Representative to explore concept eligibility and potential grant opportunities.
- Develop your application narrative and budget.
Online Grants Management System Access
- Applications are submitted online through the Grants Management System (GMS).
- Download and complete a fillable PDF application form from the following link.
- Log onto GMS and complete the budget and upload the application form and any supporting documents.
- If you are not currently using the GMS, click the following GMS link for additional information about the process to gain access.
Submitting a Complete Application Packet
- Applications are received throughout the year and are reviewed on a quarterly schedule.
- Use the online GMS to complete the grant application process.
Application Review and Grant Awards
- All applications will be reviewed by a workgroup of NCLWF staff and experts from Natural Heritage Program, State Historic Property Office, and military installations as needed.
- A field representative will contact you if more information is needed and may schedule a meeting to review your application and discuss follow-up questions.
- The workgroup makes recommendations to the NCLWF Board Chair for approval by the Chair.
- Reviews are scheduled for the first of October, January, April, and July. Applications must be received at least two weeks before a meeting date to be reviewed at the next meeting.
NOTE: Approval of Donated Minigrants is subject to the availability of funds.
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