Southwest Badger Natural Resource Conservation Fund
The Southwest Badger Natural Resource Conservation Fund supports research and projects that conserve and improve land and water resources in southern Wisconsin, funded by the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin.
Funder: Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (annual grant application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Recommended maximum request: $3,500 per application; one-year projects.
Summary: Supports projects that protect, conserve, and enhance land and water resources in southern Wisconsin counties.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits and municipalities are eligible; projects must benefit specific southern Wisconsin counties.
Description
The Southwest Badger Natural Resource Conservation Fund, administered by the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, provides annual grants to support projects, programs, and services that protect, conserve, restore, and improve land, water, and related natural resources. The fund is dedicated to ensuring the long-term quality and sustainability of the natural resource base in southern Wisconsin, with a focus on community-driven environmental stewardship. Projects must benefit at least one of the following counties: Crawford, Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, La Crosse, Richland, Sauk, or Vernon.
