Grant Programs

The Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership offers two Grant Programs.

Land Protection Transaction Grant Program:
Since 2014, the Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership has provided grants to assist with the transaction costs for permanent land protection projects (donation and/or acquisition of full fee and conservation easements) in the coastal watershed communities. Grants include funding for Grant Program 1: Prospective Project Appraisals, and Grant Program 2: Completed Project Transaction Costs.

Eligible applicants include qualified nonprofit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) conservation organizations (land trusts) and units of government (municipalities). 

The Partnership’s funding for the Land Protection Transaction Grant Program is provided by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and the Great Bay 2030 Initiative. The Nature Conservancy serves as the fiscal and administrative agent for the Partnership.

Stewardship Grant Program:
The Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership offers grants to assist with land stewardship costs for the permanently protected conservation lands in the coastal watershed communities. Stewardship activities supported by this grant program include habitat management, existing trail maintenance, property/project planning, and natural resource inventory projects.   Projects that involve resource sharing or collaboration with partners/abutters on stewardship actions across property boundaries are encouraged. 

Eligible applicants include the fee owner or conservation easement holder of an eligible conservation property, including nonprofit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) conservation organizations (e.g. land trusts) and units of government (Municipalities, State and Federal Agencies). 

The Partnership’s funding for the Stewardship Grant Program is provided by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and the Great Bay 2030 Initiative. The Nature Conservancy serves as the fiscal and administrative agent for the Partnership.

Current Grant Information

  • Stewardship Grant Program Application Due Date: October 15, 2025

    The Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership offers grants to assist with land stewardship costs for the permanently protected conservation lands in the Great Bay Watershed NH communities.

    Electronic submittal instructions are found in the Application Instructions. Contact the Great Bay Coordinator with any questions.

    Download the Fall 2025 Stewardship Grant Program Information and Application Instructions (PDF), Application Form (PDF), and Landowner Consent Form (PDF).

    Full press release: Stewardship Grants Available Fall 2025 (PDF)

  • Land Protection Transaction Grant Program: Spring 2026

    The Land Protection Transaction Grant Program provides grants to assist with land transaction costs for the permanent land protection projects in the Great Bay watershed area of New Hampshire. Two types of grants are available: Grant Program 1 Prospective Project Appraisals and Grant Program 2 Completed Project Transaction Costs.

    The next Land Protection Transaction Grant Program grant round is planned for March-April 2026.

For Successful Grants

Managing a Land Protection Transaction Grant
The LPTG Program is a reimbursement grant program. To receive grant funds at project completion, Grantees submit final project documentation as detailed in the Grant Award. Submit invoices electronically. GBRPP LPTG Invoice Electronic Submission Instructions (PDF)

Provided below are invoice and organization forms for both Grant Program 1 and 2 projects.

Invoice Forms Grant Program 1 (Prospective Project Appraisals):

Invoice Forms Grant Program 2 (Completed Conservation Projects):

Grantee Organization Forms:

Managing a Stewardship Grant
The Stewardship Grant Program is a reimbursement grant program. To receive grant funds at project completion, Grantees submit final project documentation as detailed in the Grant Award. Submit invoices electronically. GBRPP SGP Invoice Electronic Submission Instructions (PDF)

Provided below are invoice and organization forms:

Grantee Organization Forms: