Our organization, originally known as Southern Maine Conservation Collaborative or SMCC, has undergone many changes over the past three years. We are a statewide conservation organization, working with partners all over Maine. With support from the Onion Foundation, we awarded grants for the very first time, distributing $280,000 to 24 Land Trusts across the state. Additionally, we brought on two new full-time staff members who bring a wealth of passion and experience to their new roles.

Thus, we are excited to announce that Southern Maine Conservation Collaborative is now Momentum Conservation!

Additionally, Momentum Conservation is thrilled to announce year two of the Land Trust Grant Fund Program, a grant fund designed to support our mission to strengthen the organizational capacity and programmatic effectiveness of Land Trusts throughout Maine. The Land Trust Grant Fund Program provides unrestricted general operating funding to Land Trusts in Maine. This year, we are excited to invite all Maine Land Trusts to apply.

While our name may have changed, our goals remain the same. We will continue to work collectively in Maine to create mutually beneficial relationships with the earth, communities, and people. Our work will always be guided by the needs of our community and justice for the land. By building connections and working together, we can create incredible change, and expand what is possible in the modern conservation movement.

We’ll have more to share in the coming weeks. In the meantime, you can learn about what’s happening at Momentum Conservation as we continue to update our website.