Wildlife Grants

Last updated August 4, 2026

There are currently 726 active wildlife grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	AIS Grants to Great Lakes States (CAFWS-179)	Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security	Rolling	Up to $499K
Foundation	Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative: Request for Proposals Grant	The Friends of the Cornell Lab Of	Rolling	Up to $25K
State	AIS Grants to Great Lakes States (FY25)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Greater Lake Superior Foundation Grant Program	The Greater Lake Superior Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Innovations for Conservation of Desert Tortoise Populations or Habitat RFP Grant	Desert Tortoise Council Inc	Rolling	$9K
Foundation	Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund Grant	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ACA Conservation, Community, and Education Grants	Alberta Conservation Association (ACA)	Rolling	Up to $40K
Foundation	Gilchrist Foundation: Project Grant	Gilchrist Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Grant Program	California Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SITKA: Ecosystem Grants	W.L. Gore & Associates Inc	Rolling	$3K – $20K
Foundation	Des Cooper Conservation Award Grant	Australasian Wildlife Management Society	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	PDCED: Tourism Accredited Zoos Program Grant	Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BIWFC Grant	The Dietrich W Botstiber Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	H. Branch Howe Grant	Georgia Ornithological Society Inc	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Future for Nature Award Grant	Future for Nature Foundation	Rolling	€50,000
Foundation	Northern Great Plains Program Grant	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	Rolling	$200K – $1.5M
Foundation	Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program: Metro Grant Cycle	Minnesota Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	$5K – $500K
Foundation	Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy Proposition 4 Nature Based Solutions and Climate Adaptation Grant Program	California Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tad Jeffrey Memorial Fund	Friends of Columbus and Franklin	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	RESTORE Colorado Grant Program	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	ASP Emerging Conservationist Award Grant	American Society of Primatologists	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Ralph W. Schreiber Ornithology Research Award Grant	Los Angeles Audubon Society	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	David M. Cline Scholarship	Harry Hampton Wildlife Memorial	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Grants Call: Mediterranean Biodiversity Hotspot	Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund	Rolling	$20K – $50K

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About wildlife grants

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for wildlife conservation?

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.

Does the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service fund wildlife projects?

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.

Who else funds wildlife nonprofits?

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.

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