Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund
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The Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation supports science-based restoration and conservation of longleaf pine ecosystems and at-risk species in the southeastern US.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full proposal) | May 2027 (Field Liaison RFQ - Mississippi)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $250,000–$2,000,000 per grant; 15–20 grants/year; project periods usually 24–48 months
Summary: Supports collaborative projects to restore, enhance, and conserve longleaf pine ecosystems and associated species across the Southeast US.
Key Information: Matching funds encouraged but not required; projects must be within historical longleaf pine range.
Description
The Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund is a major public-private partnership administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to expand, enhance, and accelerate restoration of the longleaf pine ecosystem across its historic range in the southeastern United States. The fund supports on-the-ground conservation projects that restore longleaf pine forests, improve understory habitats, recover at-risk species (such as red-cockaded woodpecker, gopher tortoise, Bachman’s sparrow, and northern bobwhite), and build the capacity of local organizations and partnerships. Projects may include tree planting, prescribed burning, invasive species removal, technical assistance to landowners, conservation easements, and species-specific recovery actions. Emphasis is placed on collaborative, results-oriented actions that align with the America’s Longleaf Restoration Initiative and NFWF’s Longleaf Forests and Rivers Business Plan.
