Wildlife Preservation Fund
Forecasted
Wildlife Preservation Fund supports organizations conserving scenic areas, wildlife sanctuaries, and watersheds in Knox County, Tennessee, to preserve their natural condition for the public.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2028 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000; 2026 awards had one-year terms
Summary: Supports conservation of natural scenic areas, wildlife sanctuaries, and watersheds in Knox County, Tennessee.
Key Information: Organizations must be located in Knox County; projects must preserve the property's and watershed's natural condition without improvements or changes.
Description
Established in 1991 and administered by East Tennessee Foundation, the Wildlife Preservation Fund fosters the natural beauty of Knox County, Tennessee. It supports conserving land in a natural state for the general public, bringing together the protection of scenic areas, wildlife sanctuaries, and watersheds.
The fund's conservation purpose encompasses plants, trees, animals, birds, and other wildlife, along with the land and water surrounding them. Projects must retain the premises as a natural scenic area and sanctuary for birds and wildlife. The emphasis is on preserving the property's existing natural condition, rather than improving or changing the land or watershed.
