Land trusts are invited to apply for a comprehensive organizational assessment tailored to their specific needs and interests. After the assessment, each land trust will receive a list of priority action items and become eligible for an Implementation Grant to address those priorities. Prior to receiving the Implementation Grant funding, participating land trusts must submit an application detailing the work they plan to undertake with the grant support.

Each participating land trust will receive a detailed implementation plan and up to $10,000 grant to support the execution of the action items outlined in the plan. Implementation action items may include, but aren’t limited to, board and leadership training, staff supervision and best practices, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) consulting, strategic planning assistance, fundraising consulting, technology upgrades, recordkeeping support, establishing a remote monitoring plan, completing baseline documentation reports or accreditation consultant support. Staff time is an eligible expense. 

Along with the grant support, land trusts will also participate in coaching. This includes quarterly check-ins, strategic advice and hands-on assistance to ensure that projects are progressing smoothly and effectively.