Funding Database: NCLWF Planning Program

The NC Land and Water Fund (NCLWF) Planning Program supports planning projects that aim to reduce surface water pollution. 

NCLWF is a program of the Division of Land and Water Stewardship within the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NC DNCR).

Eligible Applicants

State agencies, local governments and nonprofits are eligible to apply. The primary focus of the nonprofits must be on the conservation, preservation or restoration of North Carolina’s cultural, environmental and natural resources.

Eligible Projects

The intent of proposed planning projects should be to conserve areas of high resource value or to restore degraded lands to re-establish their ability to protect water quality. Most planning applications identify and prioritize restoration opportunities in watersheds or river corridors. However, other approaches may identify and prioritize land parcels for conservation. Applicants may also propose monitoring plans that identify and locate threats to the state’s cultural, environmental and natural resources.

Funding Amount

The funding amount varies.

Match Requirements

A match is not required, but projects with little or no match are rarely funded.

Application Schedule

The NCLWF Planning Program has one grant cycle per year. The application form becomes available in January. The deadline to apply is March 1 of each year. NC DNCR announces award decisions each fall.

Application Process

Applicants apply online.

Application Assistance

Field representatives are the first line of contact for general questions and for developing projects. Getting the field representative involved early will yield better results for your application and contract process.

Funding Source

The NC General Assembly funds the NCLWF through state appropriations.