Conservation Partners Program
The Conservation Partners Program funds technical assistance projects that help private landowners implement regenerative agriculture and conservation practices to improve soil, water, and wildlife on working lands.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates: July 22, 2026 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $250,000–$750,000; average award ~$500,000; project period up to 24 months.
Summary: Supports organizations providing technical assistance to private landowners to accelerate regenerative agriculture and conservation practices on working lands.
Key Information: Matching contributions are strongly encouraged but not required; individuals, for-profits, and federal agencies are not eligible.
Description
The Conservation Partners Program, administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) in partnership with USDA NRCS, EPA, USFWS, and major private sector partners, provides competitive grants to organizations that deliver technical assistance to private landowners. The goal is to accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture and conservation practices on working lands, thereby maximizing the benefits of Farm Bill conservation programs for soil, water, and wildlife. Funded projects place expert staff in priority landscapes to help landowners develop management plans, implement best practices, and participate in federal conservation programs. The program emphasizes landscape-scale impact and the development of peer-to-peer networks, with a strong preference for projects that demonstrate systems change and quantifiable conservation outcomes.
