North Carolina Land and Water Fund
Forecasted
The North Carolina Land and Water Fund supports science-based projects to conserve, restore, and protect the state's natural land and water resources.
Funder: North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No formal cap; recent awards typically range from $50,000–$1,000,000+ per project, multi-year funding possible, match required.
Summary: Supports projects to conserve, restore, and protect North Carolina’s land and water resources, including streams, rivers, buffers, and significant natural and historic sites.
Description
The North Carolina Land and Water Fund (NCLWF), administered by the North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, is a major state program dedicated to conserving and restoring North Carolina’s vital natural resources. Since its inception in 1996 (originally as the Clean Water Management Trust Fund), NCLWF has protected over half a million acres and thousands of miles of streams and rivers. The fund supports a wide range of projects, including:
- Restoration or enhancement of degraded waters
- Protection of unpolluted waters
- Creation of riparian buffers and greenways
- Buffering military installations
- Land acquisition for ecological diversity or historic preservation
NCLWF advances environmental, educational, and recreational benefits for communities across North Carolina.
