Financing and Expertise

To compete with private developers and other would-be buyers, conservationists must have access to timely funding. Our Conservation Loans program enables land trusts and other conservation organizations to act quickly to protect key properties in their communities, increase access to green and open space, recover natural habitats, provide conservation education programs and help people connect with nature. The program offers flexible financing as well as sustained and expert technical assistance to borrowers, and the repaid funds are leveraged to support urgent conservation needs in other communities across the country.

Our Services

The goals and needs of every conservation organization are different. Our program offers a tailored approach, working one-on-one with our partners to address their specific priorities.

We provide:

• Low-interest, short-term loans
• Real estate and fundraising guidance
• Strategic conservation planning