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	TryMarine Grant	Friends of Reservoirs	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bailey Research Fellowship Grant	Rocky Mountain Nature Association (RMNA)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Delaware River Grant Program	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mabel Dorn Reeder Conservation Endowment Fund	Atlanta Fulton County Zoo Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 1 Delta Water Quality and Ecosystem Restoration Grant Program	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	IMATA Research Grant	International Marine Animal Trainers' Association	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Vermont Forest Legacy Program Grant	Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Drought Emergency: Protecting Salmon Grant	California Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SCIF-Sables Endowed Hunting Heritage Scholarship Program	Safari Club International Foundation	Rolling	$4K
Foundation	Atlantic Sturgeon Population & Habitat Use to Inform Infrastructure Improvements (RFP 6030) Grant	New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)	Rolling	Up to $1M
Foundation	Wildlife Acoustics Grant Program - Standard Product Grant	Wildlife Acoustics	Rolling	Up to $12K
Foundation	Friends of Reservoirs: Mossback Grant	Friends of Reservoirs	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	BCFO Research Grants	British Columbia Field Ornithologists	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Mzuri Wildlife Foundation Grants	Mzuri Wildlife Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $15K
Foundation	Acres for America Grant	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pasadena Community Foundation: Animal Welfare Grants - Even Years	Pasadena Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $15K
Foundation	Local Sportsmen’s Group Grant Program	Arizona Game and Fish Department	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Undergraduate & Graduate Grant Program	Anacortes Salmon Derby	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Conservation Action Now (CAN) Grant Program	Oklahoma City Zoo	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) Grant	Colorado Parks & Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community-Based Deer Management Grant Program	State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection	Rolling	Up to $160K
Foundation	Yawkey Foundation: Program and Small Capital Grants - Conservation & Wildlife	Yawkey Foundation	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Ron Magill Conservation Endowment Fund	Zoo Miami Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New York Pollinator Conservation Fund - Type 3: Two-Year Government and Large Organization Partnership Grants	The New York Community Trust	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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