Foundation Funding & Grants PA WV Nationwide (14 AT states) history Updated May 2026

Wild East Action Fund 2026 Application Period Open

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Appalachian Trail Conservancy

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Program Summary

$1M Appalachian Trail landscape grant cycle now open through June 26, 2026.

Full Description

The 2026 Wild East Action Fund grant cycle is now accepting applications through June 26, 2026. Roughly $1 million is available to support land protection, conservation planning, capacity building, and community resilience projects across the 14 states the Appalachian Trail traverses (including PA and WV). Eligible applicants include nonprofits, public agencies, and regional conservation collaboratives aligned with the Appalachian Trail Landscape Partnership.

Key Details

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Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit partners, public agencies, regional conservation collaboratives

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Geographic Focus

PA, WV, Nationwide (14 AT states)

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Funding Amount

~$1,000,000 total available across 100+ awards

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Contact

philanthropy@appalachiantrail.org; Katie Allen, Director of Landscape Conservation, kallen@appalachiantrail.org