Southern Plains Grassland Grant Program

Southern Plains Grassland Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Amount: US $150,000 - US $400,000
Last Updated: September 26, 2025

Summary

The Southern Plains Grassland Grant Program, led by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), aims to conserve and restore vital grasslands in the Southern Great Plains. Collaborating with nonprofit organizations and ranching communities, the program enhances ecosystem health and resilience while providing financial resources. Additionally, it supports carbon storage efforts, benefiting both wildlife and rural economies. Key funding partners include Sysco, Burger King, Cargill, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Overview

Southern Plains Grassland Program The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting proposals to conserve and restore grasslands and wildlife species in the Southern Great Plains. The Southern Plains Grassland Program seeks to work closely with nonprofit and government partners and the ranching community to bring important financial and technical resources to address the health and resilience of the grasslands of the Southern Great Plains. These actions will increase the vitality of this often-overlooked ecosystem, providing benefits to wildlife and to rural, ranching-based communities. In addition, these actions increase the ability of grasslands to store carbon, contributing additional benefits to much larger efforts to address environmental changes. Major funding partners include Sysco, Burger King, Cargill, Walmart Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Eligibility

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