Southeast Aquatics Grant

The Southeast Aquatics Grant, offered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), aims to enhance aquatic habitats in the southeastern U.S. This funding opportunity supports projects focused on improving water quality, instream and riparian conditions, and, in select areas, aquatic connectivity and species recovery. Grant amounts range from $150,000 to $500,000, depending on project scale and duration. Interested applicants should consult with program staff for projects outside this funding range.

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) seeks proposals to conserve aquatic habitat in the southeastern United States. Funds from this program will support projects that improve water quality, water quantity, instream condition, and riparian condition. In only some geographies, funding is also available to support aquatic connectivity, species recovery, monitoring, and planning. Funding is provided by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Forest Service, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Altria and Southern Company.
Grant awards are expected to range from $150,000 to $500,000, depending on the overall scale and duration of the project. If outside of this range, please contact program staff to discuss.