Acres for America Program

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from nfwf.org · 2027 acres america request proposals unless marked. Checked 2 Nov 2026

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

This Request for Proposals (RFP) will collect pre-proposals from around the nation

Amount

Usually $250,000 to $1,000,000 USD

Individual grant awards are expected to range from $250,000 to $1 million, depending on project scope, conservation value, and readiness.

Where

United States: United States

Acres for America is a nationwide program.

Who can apply

NGOs, Government bodies, Indigenous organisations and Research institutions

Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Tribal governments and organizations, and educational institutions.

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

This program runs annually as a two-phased application.

Co-funding required

Yes

All grant awards require a minimum 1:1 match of cash or contributed goods and services.

Restoration approach

Protected areas and Species conservation

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

The call

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Not found on the pages we read