A completed Schedule of Dedicated and Restricted Funds ("SDRF"; Excel file) must be submitted with each first-time pre-application.
- Overview and Tips
- Frequently-Asked-Questions
- Download the SDRF Template and Instructions
- Watch the SDRF Video Tutorial
Overview and Tips
The SDRF is used by the Commission to understand the financial reserves and dedicated or restricted funds your organization has available for the following purposes:
- Operating expenses
- Conservation easement stewardship
- Conservation easement defense
- Land management
Click for Tip on TimingSDRF data must be no older than three months prior to the pre-application due date. Compare the SDRF with your most recent external evaluation for consistency in report.
Detailed instructions for completing the SDRF are located in the SDRF Template and Instructions.
You do NOT need to report on funds available for specific land or easement acquisition projects, special projects, endowed interships, etc. that are not related to stewardship, defense or land management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have additional questions? Check out our FAQ video on completing the SDRF.
You are encouraged to submit an updated SDRF in your application.
If your organization maintains property-specific funds:
- List individually the totals for each property specific fund
- List separately any general fund(s) available for general stewardship of holdings without property-specific funds
No, please include only cash or cash equivalents; do not include pledges or other promises to give.
Page updated 6/5/20
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