The C.D. Besadny Conservation Fund provides grants up to $5,000 for conservation and education projects benefiting Wisconsin's lands, waters, and wildlife. Funded projects should engage communities historically excluded from conservation, support Species of Greatest Conservation Need and rare natural communities, and build climate resiliency through natural climate solutions or adaptation. Eligible applicants include public charities, governmental units, tribal communities, and accredited colleges or universities. Project budgets must not exceed $25,000 with overhead capped at 20%.
Eligible applicants include public charities with 501(c)(3) status, governmental units, American Indian nations or tribal communities, and accredited colleges/universities. Individuals, businesses, and private foundations are not eligible. Only one application per organization per cycle is accepted.
