$20K - $200K
Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund 2026
The Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund 2026 is now open and supports nonprofit work that helps protect and restore the health and living resources of Long Island Sound. Funding is available for efforts that strengthen organizations (capacity building), build new collaborations, or support piloting tools and planning that increases environmental and natural resource impact.
Additional Information:
Grant awards range from $20,000 to $200,000. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, and projects must be located within the Long Island Sound watershed in Connecticut and New York (within the LISS National Estuary Boundary). Applicants are encouraged to review the full Request for Proposals and application instructions before submitting. An optional informational webinar is available for organizations seeking additional guidance on the application process.
Funding Agencies:
Long Island Sound Funders Collaborative
Frequency Details:
Annual
New York State
Connecticut State
Erosion
Flooding
Habitat
Land Use
Nature-based Solutions
Environmental Health Hazards
Water Quality
Planning
Recreation & Access
Community Engagement
Wetlands
Green Infrastructure
