Open Space Institute Announces $500,000 in New Funding for Fee Acquisition Projects

The Open Space Institute (OSI) has announced $500,000 in new funding for New England conservation efforts.  

The New England Land Conservation Due Diligence Fund supports small and mid-sized land trusts in early-stage project development expenses to advance fee acquisition conservation projects. The purpose of this funding is to offset costs required to advance a project to the contract stage. This opportunity has been made possible with generous support from an anonymous source. 

Grants up to $25,000 will be awarded quarterly through the fall of 2027, while funds are available.

Learn More: Please review the Fund’s Request for Proposals and Eligibility Map for complete information.

To Apply: All proposals must be submitted on Foundant, OSI’s grant management platform. Click here to apply.  A reference copy of the application is available here for review.  

Application Deadline: Friday, September 25, 2026, for consideration in the first cycle. 

Contact: Prospective applicants are also encouraged to reach out directly to New England Program Manager Sarah Wells () with inquiries.