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
State	Invasive Carp Management Control in IL Waterway GLRI (FY25)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Research, Education & Conservation Grant	Denver Field Ornithologists	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	J. Larry Landers Student Research Award Grant	Gopher Tortoise Council	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	The Caribou Habitat Restoration Fund Grants	Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dr. D. Susan Badenhausen Legacy Fund Grant	Northern New York Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $50K
State	Desert Conservation Program	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Great Salt Lake Audubon Grant	Great Salt Lake Audubon	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Whitney R. Harris and Saint Louis Zoo Fellowship in Animal Conservation Grant	The Curators of the University of Missouri	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program - Expedited Conservation Project Grants	Minnesota Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	$5K – $75K
Foundation	New York Lake Champlain Basin Wetland and Floodplain Restoration Projects Grant	Lake Champlain Basin Program	Rolling	Up to $1.3M
Foundation	Private Forest Accord Grant	Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Culvert Replacement Engineering Designs for Four Culverts in Boquet River Watershed Grant	Lake Champlain Basin Program	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ABS: Student Research Grants	Animal Behavior Society	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	ESRP Regional Pre-Design Projects Grant	Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New York Pollinator Conservation Fund/Grant	The New York Community Trust	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Colorado Wildlife Rehabilitation Grants	Colorado Parks & Wildlife	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Memorial Fund Research Grants	Eastern Bird Banding Association (EBBA)	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Community Salmon Program: Standard Form Grant	Pacific Salmon Foundation	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	NFWF: Northeast Forests and Rivers Fund Grant	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Restoration Grant Programs: Wetlands and Mountain Meadows Restoration	California Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Endowment Fund - Regular Grants	San Marcos Community Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $10K
Foundation	Marine Mammal Commission Grants	Marine Mammal Commission	Rolling	Up to $75K
Foundation	NFWF: Hawai'i Conservation Program Grant	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	Rolling	$50K – $200K
Foundation	Proposition 1: Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program	California Department of Fish and Wildlife	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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