Wild East Action Fund — Appalachian Trail Conservancy Conservation Grants
Program Summary
Competitive grants for land protection, conservation planning, and community resilience projects within the Appalachian Trail landscape.
Full Description
The Wild East Action Fund is a competitive grant program administered by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy that supports projects accelerating the pace of conservation within the Appalachian Trail landscape. The A.T. landscape covers 24 counties and approximately 470 municipalities — larger than most people realize. Use the interactive map at https://appalachiantrail.org/protect/conservation/landscape-conservation/wild-east-action-fund/resources/#map to check whether your work falls within the eligible geography. Eligible project types include: - Land protection - Conservation planning - Community resilience projects - Protection of natural, cultural, historic, scenic, recreational, and agricultural assets - Projects that strengthen community assets across the A.T. landscape Application period opens: May 18, 2026 Application deadline: June 26, 2026 Learn more and apply: https://appalachiantrail.org/protect/conservation/landscape-conservation/wild-east-action-fund/
Key Details
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofit organizations, land trusts, municipal governments, and other eligible entities working on conservation projects within the Appalachian Trail landscape (24 counties, ~470 municipalities)
Funding Amount
Competitive — amount varies by project
Contact
https://appalachiantrail.org/protect/conservation/landscape-conservation/wild-east-action-fund/
