Since 2002, the ACA has partnered with L.L. Bean to sponsor the Club Fostered Stewardship (CFS) Program. The CFS Program provides funding to local and regional paddling clubs and organizations that undertake stewardship projects on waterways in their area. The purpose of the program is to encourage paddling clubs to take an active role in protecting and improving the nation's waterways.

2020 Timeline:

• February 10: online applications open
• March 4: online applications close
• March 18: recipients announced

*It is not mandatory to be a paddling club to apply. In the past, grants have been awarded to conservation organizations and watershed groups. However, applications that incorporate paddling or cooperation with local paddling organizations will be given priority.  

2020 Application Process:

• Click here for application form
  
• 2020 Applications Accepted Until February 26, 2020.

More information: www.americancanoe.org/LLBean_CFS_Grant