# Conservation Grant

From Columbus Audubon. Listed on naturefunding.org, a free directory of nature restoration and conservation funding where every fact is read from the funder’s own page or the organisation that runs the programme for it.

- Status, from the check on November 6, 2026: Upcoming: expected to open fall 2026.
- How to apply: Apply directly
- Amount: Up to $5,000 USD (Up to USD 5,000 for 501(c)(3) nonprofits and educational institutions; up to USD 2,500 for businesses, clubs, other organizations and individuals.)
- Who can apply: NGOs, Companies, Community groups, Research institutions and Individuals
- Where: Ohio: United States
- Rounds: Fixed rounds with deadlines
- Co-funding required: Not found on the pages we read
- Restoration approach (our classification): Species conservation, Protected areas, Urban nature and Research
- Last checked: November 6, 2026. Every quote below was read on or after this day.

How to apply, who can apply and where are our categories, from the funder’s words; the quotes are below.
- Listing: https://naturefunding.org/p/columbus-audubon-conservation-grant/
- Funder’s programme page: https://columbusaudubon.org/conservation-pages/conservation-grants/

Summary in naturefunding.org’s own words: Annual conservation grants for projects supporting Ohio's native bird species, including habitat management, habitat protection and scientific research. The programme prefers central Ohio projects with outreach components.

## The facts, in the funder’s words

**Conservation Grant, how to apply:** Apply directly. When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

> “Columbus Audubon accepts a new round of competitive grant applications every fall. Those wishing to apply for a grant need to fill out a grant application.”

Source: https://columbusaudubon.org/conservation-pages/conservation-grants/, checked November 6, 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/columbus-audubon-conservation-grant/#access

**Conservation Grant, amount:** Up to $5,000 USD (Up to USD 5,000 for 501(c)(3) nonprofits and educational institutions; up to USD 2,500 for businesses, clubs, other organizations and individuals.). Up to USD 5,000 for 501(c)(3) nonprofits and educational institutions; up to USD 2,500 for businesses, clubs, other organizations and individuals..

> “Grant requests can be made for up to $5000 for 501(c)(3)non-profit organizations and educational institutions, and up to $2500 for businesses, clubs and organizations not registered as 501(c)(3), and individuals.”

Source: https://columbusaudubon.org/conservation-pages/conservation-grants/, checked November 6, 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/columbus-audubon-conservation-grant/#amount

**Conservation Grant, where:** Ohio: United States

> “The purpose of these grants is to support the conservation of Ohio's native bird species through habitat management efforts, habitat protection (through easements or acquisition) and scientific research.”

Source: https://columbusaudubon.org/conservation-pages/conservation-grants/, checked November 6, 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/columbus-audubon-conservation-grant/#geography

**Conservation Grant, who can apply:** NGOs, Companies, Community groups, Research institutions and Individuals

> “Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, businesses, clubs and organizations not registered as 501(c)(3), educational institutions, and individuals.”

Source: https://columbusaudubon.org/conservation-pages/conservation-grants/, checked November 6, 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/columbus-audubon-conservation-grant/#applicant_types

**Conservation Grant, rounds:** Fixed rounds with deadlines

> “Columbus Audubon accepts a new round of competitive grant applications every fall.”

Source: https://columbusaudubon.org/conservation-pages/conservation-grants/, checked November 6, 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/columbus-audubon-conservation-grant/#window

**Conservation Grant, co-funding required:** Not found on the pages we read
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/columbus-audubon-conservation-grant/#co_finance_required

## The call

### Next round

Call page: https://columbusaudubon.org/conservation-pages/conservation-grants/

**Conservation Grant, Next round, status:** Upcoming

> “Our conservation grant application is available annually and will open again in the fall of 2026.”

Source: https://columbusaudubon.org/conservation-pages/conservation-grants/, checked November 6, 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/columbus-audubon-conservation-grant/#call-next-round-status

**Conservation Grant, Next round, opens:** Expected fall 2026

> “Our conservation grant application is available annually and will open again in the fall of 2026.”

Source: https://columbusaudubon.org/conservation-pages/conservation-grants/, checked November 6, 2026.
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/columbus-audubon-conservation-grant/#call-next-round-opens

**Conservation Grant, Next round, deadline:** Not found on the call page
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/columbus-audubon-conservation-grant/#call-next-round-deadline

## What the funder asks grantees to report

**Conservation Grant, reporting:** Not found on the pages we read
Cite this fact: https://naturefunding.org/p/columbus-audubon-conservation-grant/#reporting

## How to cite

naturefunding.org, “Conservation Grant”, checked November 6, 2026, https://naturefunding.org/p/columbus-audubon-conservation-grant/. Data CC BY 4.0. Quotes are the funder’s words; cite the funder’s page for them.

## Something wrong?

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