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	SFI Conservation Grants	Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	San Joaquin River Conservancy	Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS)	San Diego River Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dean Wilson Scholarship	Alaska Trappers Association Inc	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	OR Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program Mini-Grants	Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW)	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Oregon Wildlife Foundation Grants	Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	The Fort Worth Zoo: Arthur A. Seeligson Jr. Conservation Fund Grant	The Fort Worth Zoological Association	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	AArk Program Grants	Amphibian Ark	Rolling	Up to $7K
Foundation	Riverine Stewardship Program Grant	California Department of Water Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Saving Animals From Extinction (SAFE) Granting Program	American Association Of	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Wildlife Viewing Grants Program	Georgia Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Steve Ross Primate Welfare Travel Award Grant	American Society of Primatologists	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Friends of Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Environmental Scholarship Grant	Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Kaʻū Wildlife Scholarship	Hawaii Wildlife Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lone Star Land Steward Awards	Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	IDNR: State Duck Stamp Funding Grant	Illinois Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	Habitat Protection and Restoration- Fish Passage and Other Dam Management	Great Lakes Fishery Trust Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Western Section of The Wildlife Society: Student Travel Grant	Western Section of the Wildlife Society	Rolling	Up to $600
Foundation	AWS Wildlife Ecology Research Scholarship Grant	Australian Wildlife Society	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	CBC: Conservation Grants	Carolina Bird Club	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wildlife Conservation Board Grants (formerly known as Ecosystem Restoration on Agricultural Lands Program)	California Wildlife Conservation Board	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wildlife Disease Association Student Poster Award Grant	Wildlife Disease Association Inc	Rolling	$250 – $350
State	AIS Grants to Great Lakes States (FY24)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NWRA Research Grants	National Wildlife Rehabilitators	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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