Competitive Grant Programs: Sears Land Acquisition Grants
Supports land trusts and Tribal entities in Barnstable County, Cape Cod, to acquire and permanently protect priority conservation parcels for environmental preservation.
Funder: Cape Cod Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per grant; typically up to four grants awarded per cycle; max 25% of parcel purchase price.
Summary: Supports land trusts and Tribal entities in Barnstable County, Cape Cod, to acquire and permanently protect priority conservation parcels.
Key Information: Funding is for specific land acquisition only; recent recipients (last 3 years) are ineligible.
Description
The Priscilla Alden Sears Memorial Fund, administered by the Cape Cod Foundation, provides competitive grants to support the acquisition of priority conservation lands on Cape Cod. The program is designed to help qualified land trusts and Tribal entities secure specific parcels for permanent conservation, restoration, and preservation, ensuring protection of open space and wildlife habitat in Barnstable County. Funding is targeted and cannot be used for general operations, legal fees, or non-specific land acquisition efforts.
