Investing in the Future of Wild Florida
Live Wildly Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that applies an entrepreneurial approach to the conservation of half the State of Florida while seeking to balance smart growth, a robust economy and a connected, resilient landscape.
OUR
COMMITMENT
Live Wildly Foundation advances conservation in Florida by creating diverse coalitions, fostering collaboration, and empowering stakeholders. In partnership with Bellini Better World, Live Wildly strives to achieve a harmonious and sustainable future where economic prosperity coexists with a thriving and resilient ecological landscape.
MEET THE TEAM
WHAT WE DO
Live Wildly Foundation invests in partners to help guide our work on a variety of environmental initiatives including:
- Land protection and connectivity
- Land management and restoration
- Water quality and quantity
- Climate resilience
- Smart development
- Conservation Innovation
CURRENT & PAST
GRANTEES
Learn more about our grant recipients.
RECIPIENTS
Interested in Applying for a Grant?
Live Wildly Foundation provides grants by application only. Please fill out the form to let us know a few details about your work, impact, and organization. If selected, you will be invited to submit a full proposal to be reviewed by our grant decision committee.
OUR IMPACT
SPONSORING
REPORTS AND RESOURCES
NEWS
SJC Invests $2 Million in LAMP
The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is investing $2 million in its Land Acquisition Management Program (LAMP). The BOCC approved the Fiscal Year 2025 budget during a public hearing held on Sept. 17.
Sing Out Loud Festival expects 24,000 visitors in Downtown St. Augustine
$10 of every ticket goes to local conservation.
Making Good on the Promise of the Florida Wildlife Corridor
Op-Ed by Lisa Shipley, CEO of the Live Wildly Foundation.
St. Augustine's Sing Out Loud Music Festival and Live Wildly Showcase bring over 27,000 people
Headliners for Sing Out Loud Music Festival and Live Wildly Showcase entertain over 27,000 people and donate over $160k to preserve land in St. Johns County.
Noah Kahan, Eric Church & More Helped the Sing Out Loud Festival Raise $160K for Florida Land Conservation
Over 27,000 fans attended this year's Live Wildly showcase, which benefits efforts to build a wildlife corridor between South and North Florida.
Concerts and conservation go together in St. Augustine's Sing Out Loud Festival
Money from each ticket sold will go toward land conservation in St. Johns County and St. Augustine.
LIVE
WILDLY
VALUES
Positive
We know by working together, we can keep Wild Florida healthy and productive – today and into the future – for the diverse communities and species it supports.
Pragmatic
We welcome all stakeholders in Wild Florida – farmers, conservationists, businesses, and others – to help find common solutions that meet the needs of people and nature.
Productive
We ensure our work is efficient and effective, moving at the speed needed to protect Wild Florida against land use change and other growing challenges.