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LISCIF New York State Wide Learning Exchange

The free in person event centers on “People of the Sound” that emphasizes the needs that communities around the Long Island Sound Estuary face. The goal of the Learning Exchange event is for people to come together for shared learning and collaboration, although more detailed information on the event agenda will become available in due time.

The conference will occur at the Queens Museum and is sponsored by Restore America’s Estuaries. LISCIF will partner with Tribes and communities to provide information on resource development and capacity building opportunities. This conference is free and open to the general public. Please register to help provide information regarding dietary restrictions, interpreters needed, or childcare requests. Information is accessible to those who speak English and Spanish.

New York State
Nature-based Solutions
Environmental Health Hazards
Water Quality
Planning
Recreation & Access
Funding/Grants
Community Engagement

Funding

: Jul 17 – Dec 17, 2025

Urban Green and Community Gardens Grant Program

The Urban Green and Community Gardens Grant Program provides funding assistance to develop or enhance urban green spaces for public enjoyment and/or environmental education. Promotion of open space in an urban setting may include, but may not be limited to, the development of a community garden or reclaiming and enhancing existing open space for the public’s use. Grants are awarded to projects that demonstrate the highest ability to benefit urban communities in close proximity to population centers.

Connecticut State
Land Use
Environmental Health Hazards
Recreation & Access
Community Engagement
Green Infrastructure

Funding

: Oct 1, 2025

$1,000 - $20,000

The Quinnipiac River Fund

The Quinnipiac River Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, makes grants for projects designed to benefit the environmental quality of the Quinnipiac River, the New Haven Harbor, and surrounding watersheds.

Connecticut State
Erosion
Habitat
Land Use
Nature-based Solutions
Environmental Health Hazards
Stormwater Management
Water Quality
Recreation & Access
Community Engagement
Wetlands
Green Infrastructure

Funding

: Sep 1 – Nov 1, 2025

$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.

Connecticut State
Habitat
Land Use
Water Quality
Recreation & Access

Funding

: Jul 1 – Sep 1, 2025

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

The Land Capital Grant Program – Round 4

The Land Capital Grant Program (LCG) 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.

Connecticut State
Habitat
Land Use
Water Quality
Recreation & Access

Funding

: May 1 – Jul 1, 2025

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

The Land Capital Grant Program – Round 3

The Land Capital Grant Program (LCG) 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.

Connecticut State
Habitat
Land Use
Water Quality
Recreation & Access

Funding

: Mar 1 – May 1, 2025

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

The Land Capital Grant Program – Round 2

The Land Capital Grant Program (LCG) 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.

Connecticut State
Habitat
Land Use
Water Quality
Recreation & Access

Funding

: Jan 1 – Mar 1, 2025

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

The Land Capital Grant Program – Round 1

The Land Capital Grant Program (LCG) 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.

Connecticut State
Habitat
Land Use
Water Quality
Recreation & Access

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