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	Nancy R. Smith Family Fund - Environmental and Wildlife Preservation	Beckley Area Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Proposition 4 – River	Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Trailblazer Grant	The Wildlife Society	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Crowder-Messersmith Conservation Fund Grant	Nature Forward	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Restoring Our Relatives RFP Grant	First Nations Development Institute	Rolling	$25K – $50K
Foundation	Restoration Grant Programs: Addressing Climate Impacts	California Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Christine Stevens Wildlife Awards	Animal Welfare Institute	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Environment & Animal Welfare: Henry W. & Ellen R Warne Family Endowment Fund For Endangered Species	Orange County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders (EWCL) Grant	Wildlife Conservation Network Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Friends of Reservoirs: Small Grant	Friends of Reservoirs	Rolling	$4K
State	Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
State	SWG - State Wildlife Grants (FY26)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mumford & Keller Grant and Scholarship Program	Indiana Audubon Society Inc.	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Foundation: Wetlands and Waterfowl Research Fellowship Grant	Ducks Unlimited	Rolling	Up to $10K
State	Illinois support of Ohio River Basin Asian Carp control and management (FY25)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Jandy Ammons Foundation Grant	The Jandy Ammons Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Angus Gavin Migratory Bird Research Grant	University of Alaska Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Aiken Audubon Mini-Grants	Aiken Audubon Society	Rolling	$100 – $500
Foundation	Braysher Management Fund Grant	Australasian Wildlife Management Society	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Dr. Bruce D. J. Batt Fellowship in Waterfowl Conservation Grant	Ducks Unlimited	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	DDCF: Environment Program Grants	Doris Duke Foundation	Rolling	$100K – $1M
Foundation	Addressing Climate Impacts' Grant	California Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wright-Ingraham Institute: Sustaining Grants	Wright-Ingraham Institute	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program	California Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	$40K – $400K

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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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