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	Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Opportunities – Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grants	California Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Up to $30M
Foundation	Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board Grant	Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FishAmerica Foundation R3 Grant Program	Fishamerica Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Foundation	Robert F. Schumann Foundation Grant	Schumann Robert F Fdn-main	Rolling	Varies
State	DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY26)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Wild Acres Program	Maryland Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Grant for Field Biology, Ecology & Conservation	Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation	Rolling	Up to ₹300,000
Foundation	Crawford Wildlife Habitat Gallatin College Undergraduate Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Alaska Watchable Wildlife Conservation Trust Grant Program	Alaska Conservation Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Thomas Merrill Read Travel Award	Bat Conservation International	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Big Nova Grant	Big Nova Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 4 – Nature Based	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
State	Wildlife and Endangered Species Permits	Maryland Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Land Acquisition 2025	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wildlife Habitat Grant (IA)	Iowa Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	$4K
Foundation	TOS Conservation and Research Grant	Tennessee Ornithological Society	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Wright-Ingraham Institute: Richard T. Parker Grant	Wright-Ingraham Institute	Rolling	$10K
State	Illinois support of Upper Mississippi River Asian Carp control and management (FY25)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund RFP Grant	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	Rolling	$150K – $750K
State	Deer Management Project	Maryland Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Category#3: Conservation Networking Grant	Wildlife Habitat Canada	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Brumback Aotus Research Grant	American Society of Primatologists	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Carl R. Sullivan Fishery Conservation Award Grant	American Fisheries Society	Rolling	Varies
State	Inland Wetlands Conservation	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies

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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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