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Foundation grant: Hawaiʻi Conservation Program, open to applications
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Grants supporting fish, wildlife and habitat conservation in Hawaiʻi, funded by a US national conservation foundation. Eligible applicants can pursue projects that protect and restore ecosystems and species in the Hawaiian islands.
Acres for America
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Acres for America funds land conservation projects that sustain, restore, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plant habitats across the United States. The program supports habitat protection and ecological restoration work through a competitive grant process.
Foundation grant: RESTORE Colorado Program, open to applications
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RESTORE Colorado Program provides grants for restoration of fish, wildlife, and habitat in Colorado. The program supports conservation and ecological restoration projects led by nonprofits, government agencies, and other eligible organizations.
Alaska Fish and Wildlife Fund
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Competitive grants for fish and wildlife conservation projects in Alaska, funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Eligible applicants can pursue biodiversity and habitat protection initiatives across the state.
Delaware River Program
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Funds conservation and restoration projects within the Delaware River watershed, supporting habitat protection and wildlife management. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government agencies, and other conservation organizations working on watershed-scale environmental outcomes.
Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund
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This grant funds removal of marine debris caused by hurricane events to protect coastal and marine ecosystems. It is open to organizations working on post-disaster marine habitat restoration and debris cleanup in hurricane-affected regions.
Foundation grant: Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative
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Grants supporting conservation of shorebird habitat along the Atlantic Flyway, guided by a board-approved business plan. Eligible applicants work on habitat protection and restoration for migratory shorebird species across the Atlantic coast.
Seabirds Program
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This grant supports seabird conservation projects through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, funding initiatives that protect seabird populations and their marine habitats. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, research institutions, and government agencies working on seabird-focused conservation.
Chi-Cal Rivers Fund 2026
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The Chi-Cal Rivers Fund 2026 supports conservation and habitat restoration projects in the Chicago-Calumet rivers region, administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Eligible applicants can submit full proposals for funding to advance freshwater ecosystem health and restoration.
Columbia Basin Water Transactions Program
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This grant funds water transactions and associated legal support in the Columbia Basin to restore fish and wildlife habitat and ecosystem health. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, tribes, and other organizations working on water conservation and environmental restoration in the region.
Foundation grant: Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative
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Grants for watershed conservation projects in the Pecos River basin, guided by a business plan developed by a US national conservation foundation. Eligible applicants can fund habitat restoration, water management, and biodiversity protection initiatives aligned with the basin's conservation strategy.
Foundation grant: Great Plains Grassland Fund
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Competitive grants supporting grassland conservation and habitat protection across the Great Plains region. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, universities, and other conservation-focused organizations working to preserve and restore grassland ecosystems.
Sustain Our Great Lakes 2026
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This grant supports habitat restoration and species conservation projects across the Great Lakes region, funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Eligible applicants can submit full proposals to advance freshwater ecosystem health and wildlife protection.
Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (GEBF)
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GEBF funds conservation and ecosystem-restoration projects in the Gulf of Mexico region, primarily addressing natural resource damage from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, universities, government agencies, and other entities working on marine and coastal habitat restoration, species recovery, and coastal resilience.
Sea Turtles 2027
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This is a request for proposals from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation supporting sea turtle conservation projects globally. Eligible applicants can submit pre-proposals to advance sea turtle protection, research, and habitat restoration work.
Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund
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This grant funds projects that restore and protect fish, wildlife, and habitats within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Eligible applicants can submit full proposals to advance conservation and stewardship of the Bay's ecological resources.
Foundation grant: Acres for America Program
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Grants supporting habitat conservation and land protection for wildlife across the United States. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government agencies, and other organizations working on mitigation-related land acquisition and ecosystem restoration.
America's Ecosystem Restoration Initiative – Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors Fund
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This grant supports restoration and conservation of seasonal habitats and migration corridors for western big game species in the United States. Eligible applicants can submit full proposals to advance ecosystem restoration and wildlife habitat connectivity.
Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund
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Funds conservation and resilience projects focused on habitat protection and wildlife in Southeast Michigan. Eligible applicants can submit full proposals for projects advancing ecological resilience and biodiversity in the region.
Electronic Monitoring and Reporting 2027
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This grant supports electronic monitoring and reporting systems for fish and wildlife conservation initiatives. It is open to organizations working on fisheries and wildlife management projects that leverage technology for improved data collection and transparency.