The Commission launched a new automated system for land trusts to register to apply for accreditation in 2009. The registration system, which became available on the Commission's website on August 11, 2008, allows land trusts to register for a specific application due date or "application round" in 2009. This is a required first step in the accreditation application process.


Land trusts ready to apply for accreditation in 2009 can complete an online registration form and submit an electronic payment of a $750 nonrefundable, nontransferable registration fee. Land trusts considering registering are strongly encouraged to read the following documents before registering:

**Click here to register to apply for accreditation in 2009.**

 

2009 Application Rounds

There will be three application rounds in 2009, with complete applications due on the dates listed below. The number of available slots remaining will be updated regularly.*

Round 1:
Thursday, March 26, 2009 (pre-application due Thursday, January 15, 2009)

Slots available: 24 (plus 6 waiting list slots)

Round 2:
Thursday, July 16, 2009 (pre-application due Thursday, May 7, 2009)

Slots available: 17 (plus 6 waiting list slots)

Round 3:
Thursday, November 12, 2009 (pre-application due Thursday, September 3, 2009)

Slots available: 10 (plus 6 waiting list slots)