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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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	MBF Small Grants Program	Monarch Butterfly Fund	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Sarah K. de Coizart Perpetual Charitable Trust Grants	Sarah Decoizart Perpetual Charitable Tr	Rolling	$20K – $75K
Foundation	Rocky Mountains Rangelands Grant Program	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Brink/McLean Grassland Conservation Fund Grant	The Nature Trust of British Columbia	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Montana Wild Transportation & Lodging Grants	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Proposition 68: Rivers and Streams Grant Program	California Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bats for the Future Fund RFP Grant	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	Rolling	$50K – $250K
Foundation	Cincinnati Zoo Conservation Committee Grants	Zoological Society of Cincinnati	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Minnesota Forest Legacy Grant Program	Minnesota Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ulysses S. Seal Grant	Minnesota Zoo Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Established Conservationist Grant Program	Conservation Nation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MNDNR Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program: Traditional Grant Cycle	Minnesota Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	$5K – $500K
Foundation	Future Fisheries Improvement Grant Program	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks	Rolling	$40K
Foundation	Rufford Small Grants Programme	The Rufford Foundation	Rolling	£7,000 - £18,000
State	Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program – Klamath-Trinity Watershed	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant	North Dakota Industrial Commission	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The 3rd International Ranger Awards	Conservation Allies	Rolling	$10K – $120K
Foundation	Restoration Grant Programs: Drought - Protecting Salmon	California Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Up to $10M
Foundation	OSI Northeast Resilient Landscapes Initiative Fund Grant	Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Explorers Club Impact Grants	Explorers Club	Rolling	$10K – $25K
Foundation	Ralph W. Schreiber Conservation Award	American Ornithological Society	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Upper Kern Fisheries Enhancement Fund Grant	Kern Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	P&G Pet Care Wildlife Conservation Scholarship	Zoological Society of Cincinnati	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Marc C. and Deborah Bingham Foundation Grant	Marc C and Deborah H Bingham	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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