Wildlife Grants

Last updated August 3, 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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Grant Deadline Amount
VA Forest Legacy Grant Program
Rolling
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Vessel Strike Avoidance Fund Grant
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$250K – $750K
Biodiversity Fund- Small Grants
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$5K – $50K
DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY27)
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Varies
Category #2: Research Grants
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OWEB Restoration Grants
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NH Wetland Mitigation Grant Program - Aquatic Resource Mitigation ( ARM) Fund
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Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP) - Regional Pre-Design (Learning) Program Grant
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Varies
Betty Peterson Conservation Fund
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Varies
The Environmental Fund of Texas: Tier 3 - Scaling Up Impact Grant
Rolling
Up to $25K
CDFW: Cannabis Restoration Grants: Cleanup, Remediation, and Watershed Enhancement
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Thomas Webster Hardwick Jr. Scholarship Grant
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Up to $5K
Nisbet Research Award Grant
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Up to $5K
IowaDNR: Small Grants Program Funds
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Up to $5K
Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation (EEM) Grant Program
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Up to $750K
Charitable work in the County of Sussex Grants (UK only) - Small Grant
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Up to £10,000
Wallace F. Pate Scholarship
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2025 NOAA Interjurisdictictional Fisheries Act of 1986 - Research: Management of Interjurisdictional Fisheries Resources
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Invasive Carp Management Control in IL Waterway GLRI (CAFWS-183)
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Proposition 68 Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Opportunities – Rivers and Streams Grants
Rolling
Up to $5M
Creley Memorial Conservation Grant
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Up to $7K
Chesapeake Bay Program Goal Implementation Team (GIT) Funding Program - Scope #2 - Development of a Chesapeake Bay Shallow Water Habitat Sentinel Site Program
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Partners for Raptors Lifetime Achievement Award Grant
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Department of Natural Resources - Grants
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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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