Competitive Grant Programs: Sears Land Acquisition Grants
The Sears Land Acquisition Grants from Cape Cod Foundation fund strategic land purchases to protect and conserve ecologically important parcels on Cape Cod.
Funder: Cape Cod Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application/submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per grant; up to four grants awarded per cycle; max 25% of parcel purchase price
Summary: Supports land trusts and Tribal entities in acquiring and conserving high-priority parcels on Cape Cod for permanent conservation and habitat protection.
Key Information: Funding is only for specific land acquisition in Barnstable County; not for general operations or non-specific parcels.
Description
The Sears Land Acquisition Grants, administered by the Cape Cod Foundation through the Priscilla Alden Sears Memorial Fund, provide targeted financial assistance to help land trusts and Tribal entities acquire specific high-priority conservation parcels on Cape Cod. The program aims to ensure the permanent protection of open spaces and wildlife habitats by enabling eligible organizations to secure critical properties for conservation, restoration, and preservation. The fund is dedicated to environmental stewardship and the long-term safeguarding of Cape Cod’s natural resources.
