NOFO 2026 Conserve Nevada Grant

The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR) is announcing the Conserve Nevada Grant program, which will distribute approximately $10 million in grant funding for projects that support conservation and outdoor recreation initiatives throughout Nevada. This grant opportunity is open to Nevada cities, counties, towns, general improvement districts (GIDs), conservation districts, water conservancy districts, nonprofit organizations, and State agencies. The program seeks projects that advance conservation objectives and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities across the state, though the specific deliverables, key objectives, and detailed evaluation criteria are not outlined in the provided documentation. Eligible applicants should review the comprehensive program information available at https://dcnr.nv.gov/divisions-boards/conserve-nevada for full details on project requirements, scoring methodologies, and selection criteria. The grant opportunity was posted on December 15, 2025, with a submission deadline of March 6, 2026, allowing applicants approximately 12 weeks to prepare and submit proposals.

The Conserve Nevada Grant program establishes specific eligibility restrictions by limiting participation to designated entity types: Nevada cities, counties, towns, general improvement districts, conservation districts, water conservancy districts, nonprofit organizations, and State agencies. The program includes a five percent preference for Nevada-based businesses that certify a majority of goods are produced in-state, and extends an additional five percent preference to local businesses owned and operated by veterans with service-connected disabilities for contracts valued between $50,000 and $500,000. The State of Nevada requires all grant recipients and vendors to comply with federal OSHA standards and Nevada anti-discrimination laws, and to certify non-participation in boycotts of Israel as a condition of award. The total grant funding available for this program is approximately $10 million, though individual award values and funding caps per project are not specified in the provided documentation. Prospective applicants must submit their quotes or proposals through NevadaEPro, the State's online procurement portal, and should carefully review all attachment files and header information for specific submission requirements and purchasing officer contact details.