$15,000-$200,000

Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund

The Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund (LISSF) is a competitive grant program seeking proposals to restore and protect the health and living resources of Long Island Sound. LISSF is interested in empowering communities of all kinds (including communities typically underrepresented in environmental programs and projects) to access, improve, and benefit from Long Island Sound, its waterways, and surrounding lands. Up to $500,000 was expected to be available for grants in 2023. The most competitive proposals will incorporate multiple values including sustainability, resilience, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Additional Information:
Program priorities for 2024 include: Capacity Building: Grants will be awarded to increase the effectiveness of organizations that focus on restoration and protection of the health and living resources of Long Island Sound. Capacity building can occur in every part of an organization, including programs, management, operations, technology, governance, fundraising and communications. New Collaboration: Grants will be awarded to foster organizations working together for the first time or in new ways to accomplish a common goal and to achieve greater impact focused on improving the health and living resources of Long Island Sound. Piloting Tools & Strategies: Grants will be awarded to increase environmental and natural resource impact, or to foster the “next best step” for applicability or scalability across the Sound. Activities may include scoping and design to set the stage for large, multiyear projects.

Funding Agencies: Long Island Community Foundation

Eligibility: Community Organization, Nonprofit/501(c)3 Organization

Frequency Details: Annual