Grant Funding Opportunities

NFWF is currently seeking grant proposals for the following funding opportunities. For questions, please reach out to the point of contact mentioned in the Request for Proposals.

Rocky Mountain Rangelands Program 2020 Request for Proposals

Full Proposal Due Date: October 13, 2020 by 11:59 p.m. ET/9:59 p.m. MT

NFWF is seeking grant proposals to conserve, restore and improve habitat in the Intermountain West. The objective of the Rocky Mountain Rangelands Program is to work in focal landscapes in the region to restore and conserve wildlife species associated with sagebrush, irrigated meadows and aquatic systems, while conserving the phenomenon of large mammal migration. This Request for Proposals will award approximately $2 million. Apply here: https://www.nfwf.org/programs/rocky-mountain-rangelands

Desert Terminal Lakes Restoration Fund 2020 Request for Proposals

Full Proposal Due Date: October 20, 2020 by 8:59 p.m. PT

NFWF is seeking grant proposals to restore, protect and enhance riparian and watershed resources in the greater Desert Terminal Lakes geography in Nevada and California, including Walker, Pyramid and Summit lakes and associated resources in the Truckee River Basin, Carson River Basin, Walker River Basin and Summit Lake Basin. This Request for Proposals will award approximately $1 million. Apply here: https://www.nfwf.org/programs/walker-basin-restoration-program/desert-terminal-lakes-restoration-fund

Alaska Fish and Wildlife Fund 2021 Request for Proposals

Full Proposal Due Date: October 21, 2020 by 7:59 p.m. AKT

NFWF is seeking grant proposals to further conservation of species and habitats in Alaska. The Alaska Fish and Wildlife Fund invests in projects that achieve or substantially lead to measurable on-the-ground conservation outcomes, and fill key information gaps through assessments and strategic monitoring that result in improved management actions. This Request for Proposals will award approximately $500,000. Apply here: https://www.nfwf.org/programs/alaska-fish-and-wildlife-fund

Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative 2021 Request for Proposals

Full Proposal Due Date: October 29, 2020 by 11:59 p.m. ET/ 10:59 p.m. CT/ 9:59 p.m. MT

NFWF is seeking grant proposals to restore and sustain healthy rivers, streams and grassland systems that provide important wildlife habitat in the Pecos watershed and adjacent areas of New Mexico and Texas. This Request for Proposals will award up to $1 million. Apply here: https://www.nfwf.org/programs/southwest-rivers-program/pecos-watershed-conservation-initiative

RESTORE Colorado 2021 Request for Proposals

Full Proposal Due Date: October 29 by 9:59 p.m. MT

NFWF is seeking grant proposals to restore, enhance and expand wildlife habitat throughout Colorado. Up to $2.5 million may be available for projects focusing on the following habitats and statewide priorities: River corridors, riparian areas and wetlands; Eastern Colorado grasslands; Sagebrush rangelands; Big game winter range and migration routes; and Forestland projects in specific geographies. Apply here: https://www.nfwf.org/programs/rocky-mountain-rangelands/restore-colorado-program

Northern Great Plains 2021 Request for Proposals

Full Proposal Due Date: November 2, 2020 by 11:59 p.m. PT/ 9:59 p.m. MT

NFWF is seeking grant proposals to conserve and restore grasslands and wildlife species in the Northern Great Plains. The goal of this program is to maintain and/or improve interconnected grasslands in focal areas in order to sustain healthy populations of grassland-obligate species, while fostering sustainable livelihoods and preserving cultural identities. This Request for Proposals will award approximately $3.5 million. Apply here: https://www.nfwf.org/programs/northern-great-plains-program

Bats for the Future Fund 2020 Request for Proposals

Full Proposal Due Date: November 12, 2020 by 11:59 p.m. ET

NFWF is seeking grant proposals to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome disease (WNS) in North America and promote the survival and recovery of WNS-affected bat populations and species. This Request for Proposals will award approximately $600,000. Apply here: https://www.nfwf.org/programs/bats-future-fund

Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund 2021 Request for Proposals

Full Proposal Due Date: November 17, 2020 by 11:59 p.m. ET

NFWF is seeking grant proposals to help increase the resilience of communities and natural resources in Southeast Michigan by reducing the impact of stormwater, improving water quality, enhancing habitat and increasing the accessibility and usability of public green space and natural areas. This Request for Proposals will award approximately $1.5 million. Apply here: https://www.nfwf.org/programs/southeast-michigan-resilience-fund

Improving Habitat Quality in Western Big Game Winter Range and Migration Corridors Spring 2021 Request for Proposals

Full Proposal Due Date: November 18, 2020 by 11:59 p.m. ET

NFWF is seeking grant proposals to enhance and improve the quality of state-identified, priority big-game winter range, stopover areas and migration corridors on federal land, and/or voluntary efforts on private land. Projects will promote robust, sustainable populations of elk, mule deer and pronghorn, and have positive effects on other species present. This Request for Proposals will award approximately $3.5 million. Apply here: https://www.nfwf.org/programs/rocky-mountain-rangelands/improving-habitat-quality-western-big-game-winter-range-and-migration-corridors