2026 Sustainable Slopes Cash Grant Application Form

2026 Sustainable Slopes Cash Grant Application
Use this form to apply for a cash grant to fund your next sustainability project. Applications are due by 11:45 PM MT, March 20, 2026. Learn more about the grant program here.

Reminder: Your ski area needs to be an NSAA member and a Sustainable Slopes endorser to be eligible for this grant. Learn more and endorse here.

Note: Ski areas may apply for more than one grant, but only one grant will be awarded per resort. Given the program's longevity, past winners may apply for snowmaking, cash, and recycling grants.
Name of Ski Area:*
Email:*
example@example.com
Name:*

First NameLast Name
Title: *
Phone Number*
Mailing Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Ski Area Size (by annual skier visits)*

500,000+250,000 - 499,999100,000 - 249,999Less than 100,000

Project Questions

Cash grants are given to ski areas looking to partially or fully fund their sustainability projects.
Please summarize the sustainability project, activity or program for which you are seeking funding. (300 words or fewer)*

0/300
Please identify the amount of grant money that you are seeking and the total cost of your project. Please note: recipients of the cash grant are typically awarded around $5,000 towards their sustainability initiative, although this is subject to change. *

Selection Criteria

50 words or fewer per answer
How does your initiative demonstrate innovation in improving sustainability?*

Please explain in (50 words or fewer)0/50
How does your initiative raise sustainability awareness? *

Please explain in (50 words or fewer)0/50
How does your initiative promote concrete sustainability actions? *

Please explain in (50 words or fewer)0/50
How does your initiative have a high likelihood of success (and the necessary expertise and experience to achieve stated goals)?*

Please explain in (50 words or fewer)0/50
How does your initiative have the ability to be replicated by others in the ski industry?*

Please explain in (50 words or fewer)0/50
Does your initiative involve other partners, sponsors, or underwriters?*

Please explain in (50 words or fewer)0/50
Does your initiative rely on this grant money for implementation, or would it still go forward without it?*

Please explain in (50 words or fewer)0/50

GOALS: What are the expected results of this initiative? *
MEASURING SUCCESS: Please quantify the program’s expected results. You can use either a percentage, absolute value, or another form of quantification.*
(e.g., 20% reduction in energy consumption or 500 tons of CO2e reduced) or both if possible.
CLIMATE CHALLENGE: Is the resort currently participating in the Climate Challenge or planning to participate over the next year? Yes or No?*

YesNo
If yes, will this project help meet present or future goals for the Climate Challenge? *
SUSTAINABLE SLOPES BADGE PROGRAM: Has the resort ever received any Sustainable Slopes Badges outside of the Climate Action and Climate Advocacy badges received for participation in the Climate Challenge? Yes or No?*

YesNo
Will this project help meet present or future goals to receive a Sustainable Slopes Badge?*

References

Please list contact info for three references who are familiar with and/or support your initiative.
Reference #1: *

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Reference #2: *

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Reference #3: *

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Should be Empty:

2026 Sustainable Slopes Cash Grant Application