CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR) is pleased to announce that approximately $10 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 Valley of Fire Visitors Center Construction, Henderson Bird Viewing Park Pathway restoration, National Forest Foundation Tahoe Meadows Boardwalk restoration, Washoe County’s Canepa Ranch Trailhead construction, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation South Schell Acquisition that protected 1,720 acres of wildlife habitat. The application and program rules are available online at ConserveNevada.nv.gov.

Applications are due by March 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM . The Conserve Nevada Program will award grants beginning in Spring of 2026.

“The Conserve Nevada Program plays a vital role in building partnerships that safeguard and enrich our state’s most important natural and cultural treasures,” said NDCNR Director James Settelmeyer. “Through these strategic investments, we not only achieve balanced stewardship of Nevada’s resources, but also guarantee that our most beloved landscapes remain protected and accessible for generations of Nevadans to enjoy. Every dollar we invest responsibly unlocks millions in matching funds, fueling the continued growth of Nevada’s thriving $24 billion outdoor recreation economy.”

To learn more about Conservation Bond Grants in Nevada, visit https://dcnr.nv.gov/blogs/bond-program-benefits-every-county-in-nevada. Questions? Please contact Conserve Nevada Program Manager Brandon Bishop at brandon.bishop@dcnr.nv.gov or (775) 684-2707.