Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative Grant

Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Last Updated: September 22, 2025

Summary

The Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative Grant, funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, aims to restore and sustain healthy rivers and grasslands in the Pecos watershed across New Mexico and Texas. With $2.5 million available, this initiative supports voluntary conservation projects focused on habitat restoration, species intervention, and increasing baseline species information. Key partners include the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and major corporations, highlighting a collaborative effort for environmental conservation.

Overview

Background The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is announcing the eighth annual funding opportunity of the Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative. NFWF will award grants to voluntarily restore and sustain healthy rivers, streams and grassland systems that provide important wildlife habitat in the Pecos watershed and adjacent areas of New Mexico and Texas. Up to $2.5 million will be available. Major funding is provided by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and five corporate partners: Apache Corporation, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Occidental, and ExxonMobil. In this Request for Proposals under the Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative, NFWF is seeking to support voluntary conservation projects that align with the priorities described below. Grants will be awarded in four categories: Habitat Restoration, Species Intervention, Species Information, and Capacity. Program priorities include implementing habitat restoration strategies and increasing baseline species information for species of interest within specific aquatic and grassland focal areas.

Eligibility

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