Quick Facts
- Funder: NFWF / Long Island Sound Futures Fund
- Award: $50,000-$500,000
- Grade Level: K-12 and community
- Deadline: May 19, 2026 (closed -- next cycle TBD)
- Type: Federal/Private Competitive
- More Info: https://www.nfwf.org/programs/long-island-sound-futures-fund
About This Grant
The Long Island Sound Futures Fund is administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and provides major competitive grants for environmental education and stewardship projects in Connecticut and New York's Long Island Sound coastal region.
What It Funds
Grants of $50,000 to $500,000 support Education, Outreach, and Stewardship projects focused on Long Island Sound ecosystems. Environmental science curriculum, student field programs, and community engagement projects are eligible.
Who Can Apply
Nonprofits, schools, and government agencies serving coastal Connecticut and New York can apply. Projects must have a clear connection to Long Island Sound conservation or environmental literacy.
How to Apply
NFWF issues an annual Request for Proposals. The FY2026 deadline was May 19, 2026 (now closed). Monitor nfwf.org for the next cycle.
Forward Education Fit
Forward Education's environmental science and water quality curriculum modules can anchor a Long Island Sound education project. This is a strong fit for coastal CT schools looking for large-scale project funding.
