Wildlife Preservation Fund
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Wildlife Preservation Fund supports organizations conserving land in Knox County, Tennessee, to preserve natural scenic areas, wildlife sanctuaries, and protected watersheds for the general public.
Funder: East Tennessee Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 for a one-year grant term
Summary: Supports conservation of natural land in Knox County, Tennessee, as scenic areas, wildlife sanctuaries, and protected watersheds for the general public.
Key Information: Organizations must be located in Knox County, and projects must preserve the natural condition of the property and watershed without improvements or changes.
Description
The Wildlife Preservation Fund, administered by East Tennessee Foundation, was established in 1991 to foster the natural beauty of Knox County, Tennessee. It supports conservation of land for the general public, keeping certain areas in their natural state as scenic landscapes, sanctuaries for plants, trees, animals, birds, and other wildlife, and protected watersheds.
The fund focuses on projects that benefit wildlife and the environment while maintaining the natural character of the property. Supported projects must hold the premises as a natural scenic area and a sanctuary for birds and wildlife. Preservation—not improvement or alteration of the property or watershed—is central to the fund’s purpose.
