Wildlife Grants

Last updated October 6, 2026

Grantable tracks 732 active wildlife grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 7 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 365 list an award amount, with a median of $7,500.

Grants tracked: 732; from 394 funders
Median award: $7,500; middle half $2,500–$50K
Total listed funding: $65.6M; across 365 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 9; 20 with a published date

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Dana Brown Charitable Trust Grant Brown Dana Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dana Brown Charitable Trust Grant supports organizations in the St. Louis area that aid financially disadvantaged children, focusing on health, education, and welfare.	Not published	Varies
MHS: Grants in Herpetological Conservation and Research Minnesota Herpetological Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Minnesota Herpetological Society (MHS) provides grants to support conservation and research projects focused on amphibians and reptiles.	Not published	Varies
Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp Program- Category #4: Newfoundland and Labrador Murre Conservation Fund Grants Wildlife Habitat Canada · Foundation Not published · Varies The Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp Program's Category #4 grants focus on supporting Murre conservation efforts in Newfoundland and Labrador.	Not published	Varies
Bloom-Hays Ecological Research Grant Sea & Sage Audubon Society · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K	Not published	$500 – $5K
AIS Grants to Great Lakes States (CAFWS-179) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes.	Not published	Varies
DSC Foundation Grants DSC Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The DSC Foundation, established in 2015 as a tax-exempt non-profit, is dedicated to wildlife conservation through advocacy, education, and regulated hunting.	Not published	Varies
Special Wildlife Funds - Duck Stamp Grants - Canada Canada Department Of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Special Wildlife Funds - Duck Stamp Grants program in Canada focuses on the development of waterfowl propagation areas specifically for the Mississippi Flyway.	Not published	Up to $500K
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Grant Heart of the Rockies Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Klamath Basin Salmon Restoration RFP National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Klamath River Basin is an ecosystem of national and regional significance. The U.S. Department of the Interior has designated it as a “Treasured Landscape” – a place that encompasses America's natural resources and cultural heritage.	Not published	Varies
Catalyst Science Fund Revive & Restore · Foundation Not published · $3M – $20M	Not published	$3M – $20M
Wild Rivers Coast Alliance: Large Grants Bandon Dunes Golf Resort · Foundation Not published · $5K The Wild Rivers Coast Alliance offers large grants by invitation, focusing on community projects along the southern Oregon coast. They support initiatives that balance conservation, community, and economic growth.	Not published	$5K
Habitat Pays South Dakota Game Fish & Parks Grants · State Not published · Varies Helps landowners develop and fund wildlife habitat. Supports farmers and ranchers in creating wildlife habitat on their properties.	Not published	Varies
The Rising Wildlife Leaders - Amazonia Program Grant Wildlife Conservation Network Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Rising Wildlife Leaders - Amazonia Program aims to cultivate a new generation of conservation leaders in the Amazon basin.	Not published	Up to $7K
Arthur L. and Elaine V. Johnson Foundation Grants Arthur L Bud Johnson in Memory · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Arthur L. and Elaine V. Johnson Foundation Grants, established in 1990, aim to support organizations that assist individuals with physical disabilities through guide dogs and other assistance animals.	Not published	Up to $150K
Blake-Nuttall Fund Grants Nuttall Ornithological Club Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Blake-Nuttall Fund Grants, offered by the Nuttall Ornithological Club Inc, support vital ornithological research, conservation, and education efforts focused on the birds of New England and the Northeast.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust Grants Scott Kenneth a Charitable Ta · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust Grants focus on enhancing the quality of life for companion animals and native wildlife.	Not published	Varies
ASP Conservation Small Grants American Society of Primatologists · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The ASP Conservation Small Grants program is dedicated to supporting primate conservation efforts. It invites proposals for conservation research or related projects, including education, with awards up to $3500.	Not published	Up to $4K
Thomas Webster Hardwick Jr. Scholarship Harry Hampton Wildlife Memorial Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Ohio/Great Lakes Region Grants: Animal Adoption, Behavior Training and Fostering, Continuing Education and Training, or Humane and Wildlife Education Scott Kenneth a Charitable Ta · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust offers grants aimed at enhancing the lives of animals in the Ohio/Great Lakes region. It prioritizes projects that foster animal adoption, behavior training, and humane education.	Not published	Varies
Future Conservationist Award Grant Conservation Leadership Programme · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Future Conservationist Award by the Conservation Leadership Programme supports early-career conservationists in the Asia Pacific region.	Not published	Up to $15K
Foothills and Prairie Grant Program Aiken Audubon Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Foothills and Prairie Grant Program, offered by the Aiken Audubon Society, supports projects focused on the conservation and study of birds in the Pikes Peak region.	Not published	Up to $7K
NFWF: The Guy Bradley Award National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies In 1905, Guy Bradley, a Florida game warden, became the first wildlife law enforcement agent killed while performing his duties to protect the nation’s wildlife.	Not published	Varies
Quick Response Fund for Nature Resolve Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies RESOLVE's Quick Response Fund for Nature (QRFN) accelerates habitat protection by creating a rapid response mechanism that matches scientific expertise and funds with conservation needs.	Rolling	Varies
RFP: Restoration and Enhancement of Important Habitats for Fish and Wildlife Hudson River Foundation for Science and Environmental Research Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We inspire and inform action through science and engaging people to enhance the Hudson River, estuary, and watershed.	Not published	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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do wildlife grants award?

Of the 732 wildlife grants Grantable lists as of October 6, 2026, 365 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $7,500, and the middle half fall between $2,500 and $50K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most wildlife grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Natural Resources (32), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (28), California Department of Fish and Wildlife (17), American Ornithological Society (10), and Raptor Research Foundation (10). In all, 394 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are wildlife grants due?

Of 732 grants listed, 9 accept applications on a rolling basis, 20 have a published upcoming deadline, 61 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 642 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 55% fall in October–December.

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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