Wilderness Stewardship Challenge
Application Process
Proposals for the Wilderness Stewardship Challenge (WSC) are selected for funding through a one-stage request for proposals. The process, from proposal submission to notification of funding, generally takes about eight weeks.
To Apply:
Please download and review the following documents.
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WSC Request for Proposals
- NFF Proposal Coversheet
- WSC Financial Plan
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Wilderness Areas and their Stewardship Levels Spreadsheet
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If you intend to utilize a fiscal sponsor, be sure you understand the NFF Policy on Fiscal Sponsorship.
2013 Deadline
- January 23, 2013
Who Should Apply?
Applications will be considered from non-federal partners, community-based organizations, Native American tribes and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations implementing action-oriented on-the-ground conservation and citizen-based monitoring projects on or around National Forests or Grasslands.
Who Should Not Apply?
Applications will not be considered from:
- Federal agencies;
- Regional, state or local governmental entities;
- For-profit organizations;
- Consultants;
- Educational and research organizations proposing projects that do not show tangible, on-the-ground benefit;
- Organizations seeking general operating or programmatic support;
- Organizations seeking funding for litigation or advocacy;
- Organizations that cannot produce a 1:1 cash match of non-federal, project-directed funds.
- Organizations considering submitting a proposal for a project that cannot be completed within one year of award.
Questions?
If you have questions about the program or your proposal after reading the Request for Proposals below, please contact Adam Liljeblad, Conservation Awards Director, via email ataliljeblad@nationalforests.org or by phone at (406) 830-3357.