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Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Multistate Conservation Grant Program funds projects that address the regional or national level priorities of state fish and wildlife agencies. Proposals must include multiple states and address at least one of the of the current year National Conservation Needs.

Environment and Climate Change Canada offers several grants through its Community Action Programs for the Environment.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has several funding sources that can be used to support state and tribal programs and voluntary wetlands restoration. Its grant programs include, but are not limited to, the Wetlands Development Grant Program and the Five Star and Urban Restoration Program.

The Forest Legacy Program works in partnership with states to protect environmentally sensitive forest lands while maintaining private ownership and working forests. The program directly supports property acquisition and supports efforts to acquire donated conservation easements.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund supports the protection of federal public lands and waters, including national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and recreation areas. It also supports voluntary conservation efforts on private land. Applications are submitted by the states to the U.S. Department of the Interior.

The National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant (NCWC) Program annually funds projects to help coastal states and U.S. Territories protect and restore coastal wetlands. Funding is provided through the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. These grants are submitted through state agencies. See our NCWC Grants page.

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Grant Programs support conservation efforts in all 50 states and U.S. territories to protect and restore our nation’s fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats.

National Fish Habitat Partnerships fund habitat conservation projects related to fisheries conservation.

The National Forest Foundation has several grant programs that promote the health and public enjoyment of the National Forest System.

The NOAA Office of Coastal Management administers several grant programs including Coastal Zone Management grants.

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) grants program funds neotropical migratory bird conservation projects throughout the Western Hemisphere. Projects should address migratory bird population needs on a continental scale and conserve birds throughout their life cycles. At least 75 percent of the funding must be spent on projects outside the United States and grants must be matched by partner contributions at no less than a 3-to-1 ratio.

North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grants program supports wetlands conservation projects in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Standard Grants program provides up to $3,000,000 and the Small Grants program up to $250,000. Grant requests must be matched by partner contributions at no less than a 1:1 ratio. See our NAWCA Grants page.

The Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund annual grants competition is administered by NOAA Fisheries. Eligible applicants are the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, and Alaska and federally-recognized tribes of the Columbia River and Pacific Coast.

USFWS Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund grants to states and territories supports participation in a wide array of voluntary conservation projects for candidate, proposed, and listed species.

USWFS State Wildlife Grants provide funds to state fish and wildlife agencies for developing and implementing programs that benefit wildlife and their habitats, including species that are not hunted or fished.

USFWS Tribal Wildlife Grants Program grants are used to provide technical and financial assistance to Tribes for the development and implementation of programs that benefit fish and wildlife resources and their habitat.

USFWS Urban Bird Treaty Grant Program works with cities and partners to conserve migratory birds through education, hazard reductions, citizen science, conservation actions, and conservation and habitat improvement strategies in urban/suburban areas.

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers technical and financial assistance within several grant programs. One example is the Regional Conservation Partnership Program which encourages partners to join in efforts with producers to increase the restoration and sustainable use of soil, water, wildlife and related natural resources on regional or watershed scales.

ALASKA

Alaska Conservation Foundation works to protect Alaska’s environments and Alaska’s diverse cultures and ways of life. They strategically direct resources and funds to conservation leaders, organizations and initiatives.

Alaska Department of Natural Resources – Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation administers several federal grant programs relevant to conservation partners.

BRITISH COLUMBIA

The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program is a partnership between BC Hydro, the Province of British Columbia, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, First Nations, and public stakeholders to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife in watersheds impacted by existing BC Hydro dams.

The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation provides grants for fish and wildlife conservation projects across British Columbia.

CALIFORNIA

California Department of Fish and Wildlife administers some federal grants, as well as state-funded grants that sustain, restore and enhance California’s fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats.

California Department of Conservation – Division of Land and Resource Protection ​provides information, as well as technical and financial assistance, to partners in order to protect California’s agricultural land and promote sustainable growth​.

California State Coastal Conservancy funds projects that help it achieve the goals and objectives of its Strategic Plan.

California Wildlife Conservation Board is responsible for selecting, authorizing, and allocating funds for the purchase of land and waters suitable for recreation purposes and the preservation, protection and restoration of wildlife habitat.

HAWAI‘I

Legacy Lands Conservation Program is administered by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. It provides funding from the Land Conservation Fund for the acquisition of lands, including easements, for the protection of habitat, natural areas, cultural/historic sites, and other resources.

OREGON

The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund supports projects that help implement the Oregon Conservation Strategy and connect people with the outdoors.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife offers multiple grant programs, including:

• The Access and Habitat Program funds projects that improve wildlife habitat, increase private hunting access to private land, or solve a wildlife damage issue. Examples include the development of wetland habitat, noxious weed control, riparian fencing and land acquisition.
• Bird Stamp Grants are for projects that promote and conserve game birds and the acquisition, development, management, or enhancement of migratory game bird habitat.
• The Willamette Wildlife Mitigation Program is an agreement between the State of Oregon and the Bonneville Power Administration for mitigating the effects of the construction, inundation and operation of Willamette River Basin Flood Control Projects. Projects should emphasize protection of wildlife and wildlife habitats and, when possible, significant cultural values.

Oregon Department of State Lands provides mitigation grants for projects that create, restore, or improve wetlands or waters.

Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board provides grants to help Oregonians take care of local streams, rivers, wetlands and natural areas. Funding is provided for projects that contribute to the goals and objectives of the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds and the Oregon Conservation Strategy.

The Oregon Wildlife Foundation offers small grant awards for restoration, education, invasive species removal, and studies that support improved fish/wildlife management.

WASHINGTON

The Northwest Fund for the Environment has three grant programs in Washington: Aquatic Ecosystems, Growth Management and Community Response.

The Washington Department of Ecology website has information and schedules its grant and loan programs, such as the Floodplain by Design program.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife administers several pass-through grant programs that provide funding for projects that benefit the conservation and management of fish and wildlife and their habitat.

The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office website has information about its grant programs.

Charlotte Martin Foundation provides funding to protect wildlife and habitat, including conserving biodiversity in a changing climate, as well as enriching the lives of children.

Clif Bar Family Foundation offers small grants for organizational support and specific projects.

The Conservation Alliance is a group of outdoor businesses that supports efforts to protect specific wild places for their habitat and recreation values.

Cornell Douglas Foundation provides small grants to organizations which promote the vision of the foundation: advocating for environmental health and justice, encouraging stewardship of the environment, and furthering respect for sustainability of resources.

Cornell Lab of Ornithology has an annual small grants program for land trusts to do bird conservation projects.

David and Lucile Packard Foundation has a suite of funding opportunities related to communities, conservation and human health and well-being.

Healy Foundation supports the work of non-profits in Oregon and Hawaii. Letters of Inquiry are accepted year-round.

Keta Legacy Foundation promotes actions and fosters understanding to inspire conservation within the Salish Sea region. They have two conservation education grant programs.

Lazar Foundation funds projects that protect the environment in the Pacific Northwest.

National Geographic funds a suite of grants with a focus on conservation, education, research, storytelling or technology.

Grants from the Pacific Seabird Group – Craig S. Harrison Conservation Fund support the conservation of seabirds by providing funds or supplies for conservation and restoration activities that benefit seabirds.

The Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment funds projects in several categories. As an example, the Columbia River Fund supports non-profit organizations dedicated to protecting and restoring the Columbia River watershed.

Roundhouse Foundation supports programs that inspire creativity, connect people with each other and their sense of place, and ensure sustainability for the long-term economic success of Oregon’s rural communities.

Russell Family Foundation focuses its efforts on the Puget Sound Region and recently made a long-term commitment to the health of the Puyallup watershed through the Puyallup Watershed Initiative. They also have an Environmental Education grants program.

SITKA Gear offers funding for projects that improve the state and function of an ecosystem.

The mission of the Weeden Foundation is to protect biodiversity. One of the Foundation’s current primary interests is the protection of the Klamath-Siskiyou Bioregion in Northern California.

The Wells Fargo–Robert F. Schumann Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life of both humans and animals by supporting environmental, educational, arts and cultural organizations and agencies.

The Western Hummingbird Partnership supports projects related to hummingbird conservation in western Canada, United States, and Mexico.

The Wilburforce Foundation supports organizations and individuals who are committed to science-driven conservation efforts and sustainable policies that will have a meaningful and enduring impact on our natural ecosystems.

The Wildlife Conservation Society is a global non-profit that supports projects and research in several categories that fit their mission, including a Climate Adaptation Fund and several research and fellowship programs.

Wildlife Habitat Canada funds important habitat conservation projects all over Canada.

The Cooperative Ecosystems Studies (CESU) Network provides scientific research, technical assistance, and education on natural and cultural resource issues to federal land management, environmental organizations and research institutions. Each CESU is structured as a working collaborative with participation from numerous federal and non-federal institutional partners, especially migratory species with ranges in western Canada, the United States.

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Working Lands for Wildlife program works with private landowners to systematically target conservation efforts to improve agricultural and forest productivity which enhance wildlife habitat on working landscapes.

USFWS Coastal Program provides technical and financial assistance in the form of cooperative agreements to coastal communities and landowners to restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat on public and private lands. The grant information is listed on Grants.gov, but interested parties in states should contact their state or regional USFWS office.

USFWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program provides expert technical assistance and cost-share incentives directly to private landowners through voluntary agreements to restore fish and wildlife habitats.

Environment and Climate Change Canada keeps a list of environmental funding programs on their website.

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology has compiled a list of funding opportunities focused on bird conservation.

Grants.gov provides a centralized location for grant seekers to find and apply for U.S. federal funding opportunities.

Nonprofit Association of Oregon maintains a list of foundation and trust funding opportunities.

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has compiled resources for Oregonians interested in funding opportunities from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The U.S. Fish and WIldlife Service has a compilation of its financial assistance programs.

The Washington Fund Directory provides one stop shopping for grants throughout the state.