The WNPS Conservation Committee is soliciting proposals for Conservation Grants of up to $2k!
Proposals must further the conservation of Washington's native plants and provide public benefit. Projects will restore, improve, or support on-the-ground, functioning native plant ecosystems.
Submit your proposal by midnight of February 1, 2026! Awards will be announced by March 1, 2026.
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WNPS Conservation Grants: The WNPS Conservation Committee is soliciting proposals for Conservation Grants of up to $2000 each. Total funds available for the 2026 cycle are $8000.
Proposals must further the conservation of Washington native plants and provide public benefit. Projects will restore, improve, or support on-the-ground, functioning native plant ecosystems.
Applications must be received by midnight of February 1, 2026 and awards will be announced by March 1, 2026 . Any remaining funds may be distributed on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Conservation Committee.
Grant requests must come from WNPS members. Grant requests from WNPS members on behalf of WNPS chapters, other organizations, or individuals will be considered.
Membership details are available at https://www.wnps.org/membership. The applicant or contact person must be a WNPS member throughout the grant period and should be authorized to sign the contract.
Projects must align with the WNPS Mission, “To promote the appreciation and conservation of Washington’s native plants and their habitats through study, education and advocacy,” And the Principles of the WNPS Conservation Principles, available here.
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
Support of the WNPS Mission, Conservation Principles, and/or local WNPS chapter interests
Quantity and quality of ecological benefit to be gained
Likelihood of long-term project success
Recipients will be limited to 3 awards in a 6-year period.
Preference may be given to students and first-time recipient team projects, and chapters or organizations with limited financial resources. Underserved communities and geographic distribution will be considered.
The grant payment for funded projects will be paid at project completion, after all receipts are submitted and a final report is accepted. Special exceptions may be made on a limited basis, at the discretion of WNPS.
The final report will be at least 300-500 words in length and will include documentation and photos suitable for publication by WNPS. Publication permission for articles and photos must be included.
See the WNPS Deliverable Report Checklist 2026 for full completion requirements. Recipients are required to publicly acknowledge WNPS funding in reports and publicity material.
Questions? Please contact WNPS Conservation Grant Representative, for 2026, Jamie Bails, 206-527-3210 or email conservationgrants@wnps.org, subject line: WNPS Conservation Grant 2026.