Long Island Sound Futures Fund
The Long Island Sound Futures Fund supports science-based projects to restore water quality, habitats, and community resilience in the Long Island Sound watershed through research, restoration, and public engagement.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) (https://www.nfwf.org)
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from ~$50,000 up to $1.5M+; total annual funding ~$12M; 1:1 non-federal match often required.
Summary: Supports projects that restore water quality, habitats, and community stewardship in the Long Island Sound watershed through multi-partner collaboration.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Long Island Sound Futures Fund (LISFF) is a competitive grant program managed by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other regional partners. Its mission is to restore and protect the health and living resources of Long Island Sound, an estuary of national significance. The program supports projects that advance clean water, thriving habitats, resilient communities, and public stewardship throughout the Sound’s multistate watershed.
Since 2005, LISFF has invested over $80 million in more than 680 projects, leveraging substantial additional matching funds and engaging millions in conservation. Supported activities include reducing nitrogen and other pollutants, restoring wetlands and fish passage, building nature-based infrastructure, removing marine debris, and advancing environmental education and community engagement.
