$50K - $500K (or 30% of appraised value)

The Land & Easement Acquisition Program – Round 5

The Land & Easement Acquisition Program (LEAP) is designed to bridge funding gaps and accelerate the protection of valuable conservation lands. CLCC will prioritize projects that:

• Have a closing time frame of 12 months or less.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to conservation.

• Align with statewide land conservation goals.

• Have leveraged and/or exhausted other public and private funding sources.

Additional Information:
Applications are accepted by invitation only. Potential applicants are required to contact Yaw Darko, CLCC’s Director of Grants and Programs, to discuss their project and determine eligibility.

Funding Agencies: CT Land Conservation Council

Frequency Details: Applications will be due throughout the calendar year on the 1st of every other month beginning on March 1.