Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD): Collaborative Conservation Grant

Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD): Collaborative Conservation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Amount: Up to US $200,000
Last Updated: January 22, 2026

Summary

Overview

NOTE: We strongly encourage interested applicants to schedule a proposal lab with NFWF staff or contact its contracted field liaisons to discuss their proposed project to gather constructive feedback in developing a competitive proposal and to obtain guidance on the most appropriate program and funding opportunity for project consideration. Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD) Program The Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD) Grants Program delivered in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service supports efforts to improve the condition and connectivity of habitats for at risk and federally listed species. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is committed to operating in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. We continuously monitor legal and regulatory developments to ensure our policies, procedures, and operations align with current federal directives. We encourage all applicants to do the same. The ability and extent to which NFWF is able to make awards is contingent upon receipt of funds from federal agencies and/or other funding partners. Final funding decisions will be made based on the applications received and the level and timing of funding received by NFWF. The WILD Program Pillars are: Pillar 1: Restore, conserve, and connect fish and wildlife habitatPillar 2: Improve water quality for fish, wildlife and peoplePillar 3: Align the power of nature to adapt to changing landscapesPillar 4: Expand access to nature and outdoor recreation for all AmericansPillar 5: Build partnership capacity to collaborate and coordinate actions The Chesapeake WILD Grants Program has three distinct tracks: Collaborative ConservationGrants of up to $200,000 will be awarded for projects that support and enhance the capacity of partnerships, networks, and other collaborative models working collaboratively to advance place-based, landscape-scale, and crossjurisdictional habitat restoration, conservation, and connectivity outcomes.Planning and Technical AssistanceImplementation

Eligibility

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