IFWF Grant Program

IFWF Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation (IFWF)
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Summary

The Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation (IFWF) Grant Program aims to support projects that enhance the state’s rich biodiversity. By focusing on habitat conservation, fish and wildlife management, and conservation education, the program provides competitive funding to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and other tax-exempt organizations. Eligible applicants must address specific priorities, ensuring the preservation of Idaho's unique ecosystems and wildlife heritage.

Overview

Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation We’re here to help Idaho’s wildlife thrive. Idaho has more than 10,000 species of plants, fish and wildlife. Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation was created to help ensure these wild plants and animals survive. Our mission is to partner with Idaho Fish and Game to sustain Idaho’s fishing, hunting, and wildlife heritage; and improve habitat restoration, public access, conservation, education, and effectively utilize its resources. The Foundation’s grants program provides funding on a competitive basis to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and other tax-exempt organizations for activities that help us to meet our mission. Focus Areas To qualify for grant support, projects generally address one or more of the following areas: Habitat Conservation: Projects that aid in the protection, restoration or improvement of habitats. Fish and Wildlife Management: Projects that apply management principles to protect or enhance fish and wildlife resources.Conservation Education: Projects that help educate Idahoans of all ages about the state’s diverse fish and wildlife.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible applicants include the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and tax-exempt organizations. Volunteer groups are required to have fiscal sponsorship and authorization via an endorsement letter by a tax-exempt organization. Only one applicant may apply for funding.If it’s a consortium, the lead applicant may apply.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not fund:projects outside of Idaho,multi-year proposals,salaries (except for contract personnel needed for projects),advocacy or fundraising activities,ongoing operating costs, orpass–through grants.