Local governments are eligible for grants for projects that increase rock climbing accessibility. Funding is intended to preserve and improve climbing areas across the nation. Applicants who have not been previously funded will be given priority.
The Access Fund’s Climbing Conservation Grant Program funds projects that preserve or enhance climbing access and opportunities and conserve the climbing environment throughout the United States. Projects that demonstrate local climber support, collaboration with land managers, and a commitment to long-term change are funded. Applicants' efforts should be quantifiable, with specific objectives, a detailed budget, and measures for evaluating success.