Wyoming Youth for Natural Resources Grants

The Wyoming Youth for Natural Resources Grants program aims to engage young people in wildlife conservation and natural resource projects in Wyoming. It encourages youth to explore science and technology applications for the state's resources. Eligible projects include wildlife conservation initiatives, volunteer involvement, and the use of new technologies for outdoor learning. The program seeks to foster sustainability in projects even after funding concludes, empowering youth to lead in environmental stewardship.

WYNR encourages the active participation of Wyoming youth in science-based wildlife conservation and natural resource projects.
The program is designed to encourage Wyoming youth to learn about Wyoming’s natural resources, as well as science and technology and their application to the well-being of Wyoming’s citizens.
Proposals should include at least one of the following elements:
Address at least one wildlife or natural resource conservation issue (for example, habitat and open space enhancement and protections, or the relationship of industrial development to habitat, or non-consumptive wildlife management).Serve as a catalyst to initiate conservation and/or best practices in the areas of wildlife and natural resources.Encourage the involvement of young people in volunteer activities centered around natural resources.Apply new technologies (for example, geographic information systems or remote sensing) to outdoor learning.Consider sustainability of the proposed project once grant funding has ended.

Eligibility

Grants may be made to:Public schoolsYouth organizations,Other nonprofit organizations exempt from federal taxation under Sections 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue CodePublic/governmental agencies (on occasion)

Ineligibility

Grants are not made to individuals. Grant requests of more than $5,000 will not be considered.Application from organization that did not submit final reports from prior grants will not be considered.