Become A Member
NARCDC offers its members many membership benefits, making your investment with the association dedicated to supporting and championing RC&D Councils around the country worthwhile. We invite you to review the suite of membership benefits listed below, and if you’re not already a member you can join today!
Your council dues are 90% tax deductible. The remainder of your dues are used to support the National Association of RC&D Council’s advocacy and lobbying efforts. Membership Dues must be paid each year for the continuation of member benefits. Your dues provide you with Members-Only grants and funding opportunities, educational webinars, social media and website consultations, and NARCDC activity updates. You also receive full access to GrantStation, Resources Library, weekly GrantStation updates, social media and outreach opportunities, and we are always researching more ways to offer our RC&D’s special benefits. Stay tuned!
How to Become a Member or Renew Membership
We use a secure digital membership form hosted through Cognito Forms. Please use the link below to complete your membership registration and submit payment.
The online form allows you to:
Pay dues by credit card, or
Select pay by check and mail your payment
For Councils or Associations that require documentation for Board approval or internal records, a PDF invoice is available for download below.
Important: Even if you plan to mail a check, please complete the online form. This ensures your council’s contact information and annual membership details are accurately updated in our system.
Membership Benefits
GrantStation Access
All members of the NARCDC receive full access to GrantStation, an online funding resource for nonprofit organizations seeking grants for their programs and projects. The website provides access to a comprehensive online database of grantmakers, including federal and state government grant and loan programs, and private foundations. GrantStation can help your council make its grant search efforts more efficient and increase the odds of application success.
Weekly GrantStation Updates
Members of NARCDC will receive weekly updates from Headquarters listing current funding opportunities from GrantStation, tips, tricks, and techniques on applying for and managing grants. These weekly updates are designed to highlight available opportunities and keep NARCDC members in the know.
Access to Members-Only Grants and Funds
Members of NARCDC will be eligible to apply and receive special grants and funds obtained and managed by NARCDC.
Exposure on Website and Social Media
Members of NARCDC will receive exclusive opportunities to be featured on the narcdc.org website and social media outlets – helping you show off your success stories and highlighting the valuable work you do each day. Members of NARCDC may submit their highlight request by e-mailing mail@nationalrcdc.org