Notice of Funding Opportunity

(NOFO)

Conserve Nevada Program

Issued by: Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR)

IMPORTANT DATES

Application Submission Deadline: 12/28/2023 | 12:00 p.m.

Cost Share or Match: NO

Description of Program

The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR) is pleased to announce that approximately $3 million in grant funding is now available through the Conserve Nevada Program for projects that support conservation and outdoor recreation in Nevada. Conserve Nevada grants are open to all Nevada cities, counties, towns, general improvement districts (GIDs), conservation districts, water conservancy districts, nonprofit organizations, and State agencies.

Competitive grant project categories include:

• Wildfire mitigation and restoration
• Designing/constructing recreational facilities, campsites, or trails
• Acquiring land and/or water for conservation or recreation (including conservation easements)
• Enhancing and restoring the Truckee and Carson River Corridors
• Protecting and restoring wetlands
• Acquisition of credits to protect sagebrush ecosystems

Past projects have included the restoration of the Panaca Fairgrounds, development of the Elko Peace Park, installation of the City of Reno Bicentennial Bridge, acquisition of 395 acres along the Carson River in Carson City, as well as acquisition of 21 acres along the Truckee River to preserve wildlife habitat, water quality, and natural resources along Washoe County’s Truckee River Greenbelt.

As a reminder, should you pursue this funding opportunity, please complete the GPAR form that can be found on our Grant Administration Resources Teams site.