NFWF: The Guy Bradley Award
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Eligible organizations
- Individuals who work in a state agency or federal wildlife conservation agency
Other requirements
- _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.nfwf.org/programs/guy-bradley-award)._
- The applicants must be state agency or federal agency person who have made an outstanding lifetime contribution to wildlife law enforcement, wildlife forensics or investigative techniques
- Retired officers are also eligible for this award
Overview
In 1905, Guy Bradley, a Florida game warden, became the first wildlife law enforcement agent killed while performing his duties to protect the nation’s wildlife. Law enforcement agents like Bradley are essential to virtually every aspect of wildlife conservation, from recovering endangered species to managing waterfowl and big game resources.
In honor of Guy Bradley, NFWF established a national award in 1988 to recognize individuals for achievements in wildlife law enforcement. The award focuses on activities which directly aid or advance the law enforcement goals and mission of state and federal fish and wildlife agencies. It is an opportunity to recognize those officers who put their life on the line for wildlife during their careers.
Eligibility
_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._
- The applicants must be state agency or federal agency person who have made an outstanding lifetime contribution to wildlife law enforcement, wildlife forensics or investigative techniques.
- Applicants must be individuals who work in a state agency or federal wildlife conservation agency.
- Retired officers are also eligible for this award.
What National Fish and Wildlife Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1,286
- Total given
- $464.38M
- Median grant
- $107K
- Range
- $5,024–$24.16M
- By dollars: Virginia 11%, California 10%, Alaska 7%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; Annapolis, MD.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
The Nature Conservancy · Arlington, VA
Coastal habitats / greater sage grouse cons
$24.16M
Ducks Unlimited Inc · Memphis, TN
Coastal habitat restoration
$20.55M
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality · Jackson, MS
Mississippi coastal habitat restoration & mgt
$20.49M
Walker Basin Conservancy · Reno, NV
Restore walker basin habitat for monarchs
$12.39M
State of Hawaii · Honolulu, HI
Restore hawaii forests, protect rare plants
$8.61M
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Wildlife
- Criminal justice
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