Arrowhead Environmental Stewardship Fund Grant Guidelines
The Arrowhead Environmental Stewardship Fund Grant from Inland Empire Community Foundation supports science-based water and land conservation projects in the Santa Ana River Watershed.
Funder: Inland Empire Community Foundation (https://www.iegives.org)
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Online application deadline / Full application due
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project for a one-year period; total fund is $250,000 (initial), with $1 million planned over four years.
Summary: Supports nonprofits working on water and land conservation initiatives in the Santa Ana River Watershed, prioritizing watershed resilience, habitat restoration, and water scarcity mitigation.
Description
The Arrowhead Environmental Stewardship Fund, managed by the Inland Empire Community Foundation, provides grant funding to local nonprofits for projects that conserve, restore, and strengthen the Santa Ana River Watershed. The Fund prioritizes initiatives that address water scarcity, watershed resilience, habitat restoration, and wildfire fuel reduction. Projects that demonstrate measurable water benefits, foster collaboration, and leverage additional funding are especially encouraged. The program aims to enhance both community and environmental health across the region by supporting sustainable water and land management practices.
