National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Grant

How to Apply for NFWF Grant

1. Initial Contact (Recommended):
- Before applying, identify your overall conflict prevention needs
- Contact Heart of the Rockies Initiative to explore strategies
- Email: grantinquiry@heart-of-rockies.org with preferred contact information and any other information you'd like to include
- Steve Primm (Project Manager) will contact you to discuss your situation and needs
- Phone: 406-282-1418

2. Application Process:
- Submit formal proposals on rolling basis
- Proposals will be evaluated quarterly
- Schedule may adjust based on volume of proposals and remaining funds
- Applications accepted following initial contract period (began November 2024)

3. Required Materials/Information:
- Clear demonstration of carnivore conflict prevention need(s)
- Specific budget request (no limit on amount requestable)
- Identification of other project partners with roles and responsibilities for implementation and project tracking
- Documentation of matching funds (minimum 10% ideally; discuss options if difficult to secure)
- Identification of organization, nonprofit, or other entity that can enter into contract with Heart of the Rockies Initiative for fund delivery

4. Evaluation Process:
- Proposals evaluated by committee composed of NGO and agency partners supporting similar work in communities across Montana
- Ranked based on potential impact on preventing carnivore conflicts
- Successful proposals demonstrate clear need(s), specific budget, partner roles, matching funds, and contractual capacity

5. Contract and Implementation:
- Approved applicants enter into contract with Heart of the Rockies Initiative
- Ensures timely reimbursements for project costs
- Maintenance costs are responsibility of project participants