Conservation and Heritage Grant Program

The Conservation & Heritage Grant Program was created to find a healthy balance between suburban/exurban development and land and water preservation/conservation including surface water and groundwater quality protection. This program will support Washington County’s goals to create an environment for residents and businesses to enjoy authentic quality of life. The program relies on already established programs to administer land acquisition or perpetual land conservation easements. The program allows non-profits and local units of government to apply for funding to purchase land or land conservation easements in-perpetuity on productive farmland or open space within Washington County.  The program framework is available here. The 2024 Resolution 37 authorizing funds for the program is here on pages 29 and 30. 

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Grant applications are now being accepted October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025! Apply online at: Grant Online Application Portal

 

Questions about the program can be directed to:

  • Jamie Ludovic, Chief Community Development Officer, at 262-335-4448 or [email protected]