Watchable Wildlife Grants (NE)

The Watchable Wildlife Grants (NE) program, funded by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, aims to enhance wildlife-viewing experiences throughout Nebraska. Offering up to $6,000 per project, this initiative requires a 25% match and supports various wildlife observation projects, including infrastructure, events, and interpretive signage. Ideal for nonprofits and governmental entities, these grants foster public appreciation and stewardship for local natural resources while ensuring positive impacts on wildlife and their habitats.

This granting opportunity seeks to help develop Watchable Wildlife Grants, funded through the Wildlife Conservation Fund and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, to help develop wildlife-viewing and nature-based experiences in Nebraska. The intent of these grants is to help the public build appreciation and stewardship for natural resources through an experience.
Funding
A maximum of $6,000 is available per proposal. A 25% match is required, which may include an in-kind match. Potential projects include but are not limited to viewing site development, events, infrastructure, interpretive signs, equipment and plan development.
Watchable Wildlife Grants are a reimbursement program, and must show receipts, established match, and a final report in order to receive reimbursement.

Eligibility

Nonprofit, governmental, individual and for-profit entities are all eligible to apply. If the application is by a for-profit entity, the applicant must describe how the project is not designed for the sole benefit of profit of the organization or company.
The proposal must distinguish if the majority focus is on game and/or nongame species, as related to wildlife-observation.
The project must develop ways to improve wildlife observation.
The project must have a net positive impact on natural resources and wildlife.
The project must promote stewardship and appreciation of local natural resources.If your project includes building a permanent structure (e.g., viewing deck), an environmental review is required to make sure that it is not going to negatively impact listed species or cultural resources.All project applying for educational or interpretive signs must also involve an outreach event.

Ineligibility

A project that is already completed prior to completion of the grant process is ineligible.
Computers, software, and items of similar nature are ineligible. However, website development and trail cameras are eligible.
A project funded previously will not be funded.