Southwest Badger Natural Resource Conservation Fund
The Southwest Badger Natural Resource Conservation Fund supports science-based projects to protect and restore land and water resources in southern Wisconsin, managed by the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin.
Funder: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (annual full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Recommended maximum request is $3,500 per application; typically one-year awards.
Summary: Supports projects that protect, conserve, and restore land and water resources in southern Wisconsin, prioritizing key counties.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits and municipalities are eligible; individuals are not eligible.
Description
The Southwest Badger Natural Resource Conservation Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, provides grant funding for initiatives that protect, conserve, restore, and improve land, water, and related resources. The fund’s mission is to enhance the quality and sustainability of the natural resource base for future generations in southern Wisconsin. Projects must serve one or more of the following counties: Crawford, Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, La Crosse, Richland, Sauk, or Vernon. The fund is guided by a local advisory board and encourages innovative, impactful conservation proposals.
