Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida: Wildlife Foundation of Florida Grant

The Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida supports conservation and sustainable enjoyment of Florida's lands and wildlife. With over $66 million awarded since 1994, the Foundation focuses on public hunting, safety programs, and shooting sports. Grants range from $1,000 to $75,000, with a preference for matching funds. Eligible applicants include government agencies, educational institutions, and non-profits. The Foundation may also consider for-profit proposals at its discretion.

The non-profit Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, Inc. is dedicated to the conservation, management, and sustainable enjoyment of Florida’s outstanding lands, waters, and wildlife. Since 1994, the Foundation has raised and given away more than $66 million for conservation and outdoor recreation and education programs for adults, children, and families.
FOCUS OF GRANTS
Conserving and managing lands open to public hunting; improving access to and amenities on publicly accessible hunting lands; supporting hunting stakeholder meetings; promoting gun and hunting safety programs for all ages, including youth hunting programs; support generally for the shooting sports in Florida, including competitive shooting and archery.
GRANT SIZE
Wildlife Foundation of Florida” grant requests of up to $75,000 will be considered. Most grants will range from $1,000 to $25,000. The applicant’s ability to procure matching funds from other sources may have bearing on the possibility of being funded but is not a prerequisite. Multi-year projects will be considered, but funding is awarded for 12-month intervals.

Eligibility

Federal, state, or local government agencies; public and private colleges and universities; and 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, including all-volunteer organizations (e.g., “Friends of…” groups). The Foundation may also, at its sole discretion, consider proposals that benefit the public from private, for-profit organizations.