Conservation Program
Funds innovative research and projects that protect, restore, and sustainably manage habitats and communities across the U.S. through land conservation, stewardship, and environmental solutions.
Funder: Richard King Mellon Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (General Application)
Funding Amounts: No set minimum or maximum; most grants are for 12–18 months. In 2024, $55.8M was awarded across 104 grants/PRIs.
Summary: Supports projects that protect, restore, and sustainably manage habitats and communities across the U.S. via land conservation, stewardship, and innovative environmental solutions.
Description
The Conservation Program of the Richard King Mellon Foundation funds efforts to conserve and restore critical habitats across Pennsylvania and the United States. The program emphasizes four investment areas: habitat conservation, stewardship, activation, and sustainable communities. Funding supports large-scale land protection, ecosystem restoration, sustainable economic development in rural communities, advancement of environmental technologies, and projects that enhance biodiversity, ecosystem health, and quality of life. Both grants and program-related investments (PRIs) are available, with a focus on innovative, impactful, and collaborative solutions.
