Wildlife Preservation Fund
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Wildlife Preservation Fund supports organizations preserving natural land, scenic areas, wildlife sanctuaries, and watersheds to protect wildlife and retain Knox County, Tennessee's natural beauty.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2028 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000; one-year grants in the 2026 cycle
Summary: Supports organizations preserving natural land, wildlife sanctuaries, scenic areas, and watersheds in Knox County, Tennessee.
Key Information: Organizations must be located in Knox County, and projects must not improve or change the property's natural condition or watershed.
Description
Established in 1991 and administered by East Tennessee Foundation, the Wildlife Preservation Fund supports the natural beauty of Knox County, Tennessee. It conserves land for the general public by keeping it in a natural state as a scenic area, a sanctuary for plants, trees, animals, birds, and other wildlife, and a protected watershed.
The fund focuses on preservation rather than improvement or alteration of property. Supported projects must benefit wildlife or the environment in Knox County while holding the premises as a natural scenic area and sanctuary for birds and wildlife. Maintaining the natural condition of both the land and watershed is central to the program.
