NOFO 2026 Conserve Nevada Grant

The Conserve Nevada Program is offering approximately $10 million in grant funding for projects that support conservation and outdoor recreation in Nevada. Eligible applicants include Nevada cities, counties, towns, general improvement districts, conservation districts, water conservancy districts, nonprofit organizations, and state agencies. The program will support capital expenditures with a minimum 20-year lifespan, such as recreation trails, riverbank stabilization, and habitat restoration. Applicants must provide a matching contribution of at least 10% of the total project cost. The deadline to apply is March 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST. • Wildfire mitigation and restoration • Designing/constructing recreational facilities, campsites, or trails • Acquisition of land and/or water for conservation or recreation • Enhancing and restoring the Truckee and Carson River Corridors • Protecting and restoring wetlands • Acquisition of credits to protect sagebrush ecosystems