Last updated June 22, 2026
There are currently 734 active wildlife grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
Wildlife grants support conservation, habitat restoration, and recovery efforts for fish, birds, mammals, and other species. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) are central funders, often working together on competitive programs, with additional support from NOAA and private foundations. Nonprofits, tribes, universities, and state and local agencies commonly apply.
“Wings to Fly” Travel Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Raptor Research Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary Overview Note: If a visa cannot be obtained in time to…
2025 NOAA Interjurisdictictional Fisheries Act of 1986 - Research: Management of Interjurisdictional Fisheries Resources Assist in research of fish activities, surveys and monitoring in…
2026 Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant Program The Natural Community Conservation Planning Local Assistance Grant (NCCP LAG) Program is intended to assist local public…
A.F. Skutch Medal Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association of Field Ornithologists Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: June 23, 2025 Summary The A.F. Skutch Medal, awarded by the Association of Field…
AArk Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amphibian Ark Amount: Up to US $7,000 Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The AArk Program Grants, established by Amphibian Ark, support urgent ex situ…
AAZV Zoological Medicine & Wildlife Health Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Association of Zoo Veterinarians Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The AAZV…
ABC Conservation Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: African Bird Club Amount: Up to £3,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The ABC Conservation Awards, funded by the African Bird Club,…
ABC: Expedition Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: African Bird Club Amount: Up to £5,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The African Bird Club offers Expedition Awards of up to £5,000 to…
ABS: Conservation Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Animal Behavior Society Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Animal Behavior Society Conservation Award aims to…
ABS: Student Research Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Animal Behavior Society Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The ABS Student Research Grants, offered by the Animal…
ACA Conservation, Community, and Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: June 23, 2025 Summary The ACA Conservation,…
ACA Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: June 23, 2025 Summary The ACA Research Grant, administered by the Alberta…
Overview _NOTE:_ * _Before submitting a pre-proposal, applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss project ideas with NFWF’s regional office staff._ * _Pre-Proposal Due Date Extended to May 22,…
ACS San Francisco Bay Chapter: Research Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Cetacean Society Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The American Cetacean Society, San Francisco Bay…
Action Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Action Grant, offered by the Habitat Conservation Trust…
Addressing Climate Impacts' Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Fish and Wildlife Last Updated: June 23, 2025 Summary The Addressing Climate Impacts' Grant, managed by the…
Aiken Audubon Mini-Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Aiken Audubon Society Amount: US $100 - US $500 Last Updated: August 24, 2025 Summary The Aiken Audubon Mini-Grants program, initiated by the Aiken…
AIS Grants to Great Lakes States (CAFWS-179) To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. Priority actions…
AIS Grants to Great Lakes States (CAFWS-179) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security Amount: Up to US $499,375 Last Updated: January 27, 2026…
AIS Grants to Great Lakes States (FY24) To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. Priority actions are…
Funding supports habitat restoration, species recovery, climate resilience, and community conservation partnerships on both public and private lands. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation runs many competitive programs, including large efforts like the America the Beautiful Challenge, and federal agencies fund species- and region-specific work. Most programs emphasize measurable habitat or species outcomes and often require match.
Yes. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service funds wildlife and habitat work directly and in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, including joint grant rounds for watersheds like the Chesapeake Bay. Eligible applicants typically include states, tribes, nonprofits, and academic institutions undertaking high-priority restoration and conservation projects.
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the nation's largest private conservation grantmaker, channels public and private dollars to fish, wildlife, and plant projects. NOAA funds fisheries and marine species work, and many private, corporate, and community foundations support wildlife causes. State wildlife agencies also administer federal funds that reach local partners.