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	C-SWG - Competitive State Wildlife Grants (FY26)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund Grant	Roger Williams Park Zoo	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund	The Oregon Zoo Foundation	Rolling	$25K
State	Invasive Carp Management Control in IL Waterway GLRI (FY25) (CAFWS-176 170, and 164)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program Grant	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation	Rolling	$75K – $500K
Foundation	Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant	Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Stephen R. Tully Memorial Grant	Raptor Research Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
State	PR - Wildlife Restoration (FY26)	Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WCN Scholarship Program	Wildlife Conservation Network Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Florida Forest Legacy Grant Program	Florida Forest Service	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NWRA: Wildlife Housing Scholarship Grant	National Wildlife Rehabilitators	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Boyd N. Lyon Scholarship Grant	The Ocean Foundation	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Skutch Research Grants	Association of Field Ornithologistsinc	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	David S. Lee Fund for the Conservation of Caribbean Birds	Birdscaribbean	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Developing Nations Research Grants	Animal Behavior Society	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Proposition 68: Fish and Wildlife Improvement Grant Program	California Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	American Keystone Species Grant	National Geographic Society	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Sea Otter Recovery Fund Grants	State of California Coastal Conservancy	Rolling	Up to $160K
Foundation	Small Environmental Grants Scheme	Norman Wettenhall Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $15K
Foundation	Bill Terrell Graduate Research Grant	Georgia Ornithological Society Inc	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Ferguson Foundation Grants	The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund Grants	Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Margaret Middleton Fund for Endangered Australian Native Vertebrate Animals Grant Program	Australian Academy of Science	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	OSI Southern Cumberland Land Protection Fund Grant	Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc	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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