2025 Climate Resilience Grant Program

The Nature Conservancy’s 2025 Climate Resilience Grant Program offers grants of up to $50,000 to support conservation and climate adaptation projects in New York. The program funds land protection efforts, capacity building, and strategic planning to increase resilience to climate change, with a focus on floodplains, shorelines, and natural infrastructure that mitigate flooding and erosion. Priority is given to projects that engage underserved communities and protect areas at risk from development. Eligible projects include land acquisitions that provide natural buffers against flooding, protect habitats, and improve water quality. The program also supports planning and organizational capacity-building to develop climate-resilient strategies. Applicants are encouraged, though not required, to use the Resilient Land Mapping Tool to assess the conservation value of their proposals. As New York faces increasing climate risks such as flooding and erosion, this grant program emphasizes collaboration with nature to protect communities and ecosystems. Projects should align with the program’s goals of conserving undeveloped lands, safeguarding drinking water, and supporting wildlife migration pathways. Applications must demonstrate community engagement and long-term ecological benefits. For assistance or to confirm eligibility, applicants can contact The Nature Conservancy. This program provides critical support for local efforts to build climate resilience for people and nature.