The C.D. Besadny Conservation Fund was established to invest in conservation and education projects that benefit Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife, and that connect people to Wisconsin’s outdoors.
C.D. Besadny Conservation Fund
C.D. Besadny Conservation Fund
Grant Information
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Type:
Grant
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Eligible Applicants:
Non-profit(501c3), Local, State or Federal governmental unit, or Tribal community
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Project Drivers:
Conservation & Restoration
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Additional Goals:
Wildlife Habitat and Biodiversity
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States:
Wisconsin
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Status:
Accepting Applications
Max. Grant Award: $5,000
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Grant Priorities
Proposals should address one or more of the following priorities:
- Projects that engage communities in Wisconsin who have been historically marginalized, underrepresented, or excluded.
- Projects that benefit Wisconsin’s rare species and/or natural communities identified in the Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan.
- Projects that build climate resiliency of Wisconsin’s lands, waters, and wildlife through natural climate solutions or climate adaptation, especially those aligned with the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI).
Click on the next section to learn more about this funding opportunity’s eligibility requirements.
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Eligibility Requirements
The total project budget may not exceed $25,000, and overhead costs shall not exceed 20% of the grant.
Click on the next section to learn more about the matching requirements for this funding opportunity.
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Matching Requirements
A one-to-one match is encouraged, but not required. Match may include in-kind support such as volunteer hours or donated materials.
Click on the next section to learn more about the eligible costs for this funding opportunity.
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Eligible Costs
Conservation and education projects
Click on the next section to learn more about this funding opportunity’s project timeline.
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Project Timeline
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Application Deadline
The application deadline is September 1st 2026
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Contact Information
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