Truckee River Fund
Eligibility
Schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in the Truckee River watershed region (primarily Reno/Sparks/northern Nevada). Projects must focus on environmental education, watershed stewardship, or conservation.
Program Goals
The Truckee River Fund supports environmental education and conservation in Nevada's Truckee River watershed. The fund invests approximately $400,000 annually in projects that connect students and communities to the Truckee River ecosystem.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply through the Community Foundation of Western Nevada website. The 2026 deadline was July 24. Next cycle expected 2027.
Cycle Notes
Annual competitive cycle. 2026 deadline July 24 (closed). Next cycle expected summer 2027. Monitor nevadafund.org.
Grant Award Amount
Awards $5,000-$100,000 per project. Approximately $400,000 available annually across all awards.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
- CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
Schools and nonprofits in the Truckee River watershed (Reno/Sparks area and northern Nevada).
How much does the Truckee River Fund provide?
$5,000-$100,000 per project. ~$400,000 available annually.
Can funds be used for STEM environmental tools?
Yes. Environmental science tools aligned to watershed education are eligible.
How do northern Nevada schools apply?
Monitor nevadafund.org for the next cycle. The 2026 deadline was July 24.
How can Forward Education help?
Our Climate Action Kit supports the hands-on environmental science that Truckee River Fund projects require.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Nevada standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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