National Wildlife Refuge Friends Group Grant Program The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, along with its partners, recognizes the important role refuge Friends organizations play in building critical community support for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wildlife Refuge System. As such, we are requesting proposals for projects that assist organizations to be effective co-stewards of our Nation’s important natural resources within the National Wildlife Refuge System. This program provides competitive seed grants ($1,500 - $5,000) to creative and innovative proposals that seek to increase the number and effectiveness of organizations interested in assisting the Refuge System nationwide. Deadline: September, April     Type: Outreach, Habitat, Coordination Website: http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Browse_All_Programs&Templa

Acres for America This is a partnership between the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and Wal-Mart Corporation to conserve wildlife habitat and offset the footprint of Wal-Mart’s domestic facilities through land acquisitions. "Acres for America" and will permanently conserve at least one acre of priority wildlife habitat for every acre of Wal-Mart’s current footprint, estimated at 88,000 acres, as well as the company’s future development over the next 10 years, estimated at 5,000 acres per year, putting the minimum total acres to be protected at 138,000. The NFWF is currently accepting applications for projects to acquire lands that meet identified criteria and will have a minimum 1:1 match of cash or contributed goods and services. Federal funds may be considered as match and higher ratios of matching funds will at times aid in making applications more competitive.  Pre-proposal deadlines is September 1 of each year, and if invited to submit, full proposals are due Nov. 1. Deadline: April     Type: Habitat Website: http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Wildlife_and_Habitat&Templ

Spirit of Conservation Migratory Bird Program The SPIRIT of Conservation Migratory Bird Program is a partnership between ConocoPhillips and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The purpose of this partnership is to provide grants for bird habitat conservation projects in areas where ConocoPhillips has an operating presence. Priority will be given to projects in regions where ConocoPhillips has an operating presence, including the following regions in North America: Western Canada; Gulf of Mexico states, including Texas, Louisiana, and Alabama; Prairie states, including Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming; and Delaware Bay.  ConocoPhillips provides $600,000 for this program annually; minimum grant size is $25,000. Pre-proposals are due Sept. 1, and if invited to submit, full proposals are due Nov. 1. Deadline: September    Type: ConocoPhillips, Habitat Website: http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Bird_Conservation&Template

Targeted Watersheds Grant Program The Targeted Watersheds Grant Program promotes successful community-based approaches and management techniques to protect and restore the nation’s waters. The program is an integral approach to the Agency’s watershed approach to clean water by providing assistance to watershed groups and service provider organizations working to protect and restore watersheds valued for fishing, swimming, drinking and other important uses. To date, more than $37 million has been awarded to 46 watershed organizations. Deadline: November     Type: Research, Habitat, Coordination Website: http://www.epa.gov/twg/

Conservation Reserve Program USDA Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Northern Bobwhite Quail Habitat Initiative is aimed at creating 250,000 acres of habitat for the northern bobwhite quail. The initiative introduces a conservation practice (CP33) intended to create 250,000 acres of early successional grass buffers along agricultural field borders. Enrollment is targeted to specific geographic areas in 35 states that have the greatest potential to restore bobwhite quail habitat, including all of the playa lakes states. In April 2007, Kansas was allocated an additional 35,000 acres for the program. Signup is continuous until Dec. 31, 2007 or until all acres are enrolled. Deadline: December     Type: Habitat Website: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/printapp?fileName=pf_20040801_consv_en_nbq

North American Wetlands Conservation Act The North American Wetlands Conservation Act of 1989 provides matching grants to organizations and individuals who have developed partnerships to carry out wetlands conservation projects in the United States, Canada, and Mexico for the benefit of wetlands-associated migratory birds and other wildlife. The Small Grants Program operates only in the United States; it supports the same type of projects and adheres to the same selection criteria and administrative guidelines as the U.S. Standard Grants Program. However, project activities are usually smaller in scope and involve fewer project dollars. Grant requests may not exceed $75,000, and funding priority is given to grantees or partners new to the Act’s Grants Program. The application deadline for FY 2008 is Nov. 30, 2007. Applicants within the PLJV region are strongly urged to review the PLJV Small NAWCA checklist well in advance of developing a proposal. Deadline: November     Type: Habitat Website: http://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/Grants/NAWCA/Small/index.shtm

Conservation Reserve Program In March 2007, the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) introduced this new initiative to fund up to $1 billion and set aside 500,000 acres of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) for habitat for high-priority wildlife species throughout the United States. The agency is seeking proposals from wildlife agencies, NGOs, producers and others addressing where new CRP acreage may be established to improve the habitat needs of endangered, threatened or high-priority fish and other wildlife species. Successful proposals must comply with CRP eligibility requirements, and are due to the national USDA office by November 1, 2007, but should be reviewed by the state USDA office well before then. For more information, see the SAFE Fact Sheet from Environmental Defense. Deadline: November     Type: Habitat Website: http://www.pljv.org/assets/files/crp_560.pdf

Conservation Reserve Program - Wetlands Restoration Initiative USDA Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Wetlands Restoration Initiative aims to restore up to 250,000 acres of wetlands and playa lakes that are located outside of the 100-year floodplain. Enrollment is limited to wetlands, including playa lakes, that are beyond the 100-year floodplain. The wetlands acreage must also not be currently eligible for enrollment in either: CRP continuous sign-up practice CP23, Wetland Restoration, which targets land located in the 100-year floodplain; or FSA’s Farmable Wetlands Program, which protects farmed and previously converted wetlands of less than 40 acres per tract. In the playa lakes region, 56,000 acres have been allocated for this program. Signup is continuous until Dec. 31, 2007 or all acres are enrolled. Deadline: December     Type: Habitat Website: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/nonfloodwet04.pdf

FWS Private Stewardship Grants The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service administers the Private Stewardship Grant Program that supports conservation projects to benefit imperiled species on private lands. This program provides federal grants on a competitive basis to individuals and groups engaged in voluntary conservation efforts on private lands that help federally listed endangered or threatened species as well as proposed, candidate and other at-risk species. Deadline: February     Type: Habitat Website: http://www.fws.gov/endangered/grants/private_stewardship/index.html

Legacy Resource Management Program In 1990, Congress passed legislation establishing the Legacy Resource Management Program to provide financial assistance to the Department of Defense efforts to preserve our natural and cultural heritage. The program assists DoD in protecting and enhancing resources while supporting military readiness. A Legacy project may involve regional ecosystem management initiatives, habitat preservation efforts, archaeological investigations, invasive species control, Native American consultations, and/or monitoring and predicting migratory patterns of birds and animals. Deadline: September     Type: Research, Habitat, Coordination Website: http://www.dodlegacy.org/Legacy/intro/guidelines.aspx

Multi-state Conservation Grants Jointly administered by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Multistate Conservation Grant Program provides $6 million annually for sport fish and wildlife projects that benefit the state fish and wildlife agencies.  State agencies and non-governmental organizations are eligible for grants.  Projects must benefit sport fish, wild birds, and/or wild mammals; and must benefit at least 26 states, a majority of states in a USFWS region, or state wildlife agency regional associations. Grants are awarded on a calendar-year basis for one, two or three years. AFWA is now soliciting proposals for the 2008 Multistate Conservation Grant Program.  Deadline: June    Proposals are due by midnight EDT on Friday, June 8, 2007. Type: Research, Habitat, Education, Coordination Website: http://fishwildlife.org/multistate_grants.html

National Forest Foundation Matching Grants Program The National Forest Foundation (NFF) engages America in community-based and national programs that promote the health and public enjoyment of the 192-million-acre National Forest System. The NFF is interested in action-oriented projects that enhance the viability of natural resources while considering benefits to, and the involvement of, surrounding communities. The NFF will accept applications from non-governmental, nonprofit organizations working on or adjacent to National Forests and Grasslands throughout the United States. Areas of programmatic emphasis include: Wildlife Habitat Improvement, Recreation, Community-Based Forestry, and Watershed Health and Restoration. Deadline: July   The deadline for applications is 27 July 2007.  Type: Outreach, Habitat Website: http://www.natlforests.org/consp_04_map.html

North American Wetlands Act Standard Grants Program The North American Wetlands Conservation Act of 1989 provides matching grants to organizations and individuals who have developed partnerships to carry out wetlands conservation projects in the United States, Canada, and Mexico for the benefit of wetlands-associated migratory birds and other wildlife. The Standard Grants Program supports projects that involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats. The maximum grant award is $1 million. Applicants within the PLJV region are strongly encouraged to review the PLJV Standard Grant Timeline at least one year in advance of developing a proposal. Deadline: July, March     Type: Habitat Website: http://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/Grants/NAWCA/Standard/index.shtm

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Grant program funds projects that promote the conservation of these birds in the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean. Projects may include activities to benefit bird populations and habitats, research and monitoring, law enforcement, and outreach and education. In 2007, funding for the program is estimated to be $4 million. Deadline: December    Type: Research, Outreach, Habitat, Education Website: http://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/Grants/NMBCA/index.shtm

NFWF Keystone Initiative Grants The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation awards matching grants under the Keystone Initiatives to achieve measurable outcomes in the conservation of fish, wildlife, plants and the habitats on which they depend.  Awards are made on a competitive basis to eligible grant recipients, including federal, tribal, state, and local governments, educational institutions, and non-profit conservation organizations. Project proposals are received on a year-round, revolving basis with two decision cycles per year. For the current cycle, pre-proposals are due Sept. 1, 2007 and, if invited to submit, full proposals are due Nov. 1, 2007.  Grants generally range from $50,000-$300,000 and typically require a minimum 2:1 non-federal match. Keystone Initiatives include: Bird Conservation, Fish Conservation, Wildlife and Habitat Conservation, and Marine and Coastal Conservation. Deadline: September     Type: Capacity, Habitat Website: http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Keystone_Initiatives_Grant

NRCS: Wetlands Reserve Program CSP is a voluntary program that provides financial and technical assistance to promote the conservation and improvement of soil, water, air, energy, plant and animal life, and other conservation purposes on Tribal and private working lands in targeted watersheds. Working lands include cropland, grassland, prairie land, improved pasture, and range land, as well as forested land that is an incidental part of an agriculture operation. The program is available in all 50 States, the Caribbean Area and the Pacific Basin area. Deadline: Varies     Type: Habitat Website: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Programs/csp/

NRCS: Environmental Quality Incentives Program The Environmental Quality Incentives Program is a voluntary conservation program for farmers and ranchers that promotes agricultural production and environmental quality as compatible national goals. EQIP offers financial and technical help to assist eligible participants install or implement structural and management practices on eligible agricultural land. EQIP offers contracts with a minimum term that ends one year after the implementation of the last scheduled practices and a maximum term of ten years. These contracts provide incentive payments and cost-shares to implement conservation practices. Deadline: Varies     Type: Habitat Website: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/PROGRAMS/EQIP/

ConocoPhillips/PLJV Grants The Playa Lakes Joint Venture administers an annual grant program funded by longtime partner ConocoPhillips that supports projects that promote the PLJV mission within the Joint Venture’s boundaries. The PLJV supports and promotes habitat conservation for wintering, migrating and breeding birds that occur on playa lakes, saline lakes, marshes, riparian areas and associated uplands in portions of Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Funding is available for habitat conservation, research and education/outreach projects and is limited to no more than $25,000 per project per year. Deadline: November     Type: Research, Outreach, Habitat, Education Website: http://www.pljv.org/cms/granting

New Mexico Share With Wildlife Grants The Conservation Services Division of the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish administers this program which address conservation needs in the state through biological investigations, wildlife rehabilitation, habitat conservation and restoration and conservation education. Deadline: Spring 2008     Type: Research, Outreach, Habitat, Education Website: http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/conservation/share_with_wildlife/index

Wildlife Habitat Policy Research Program Starting in 2006, the National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) began the Wildlife Habitat Policy Research Program (WHPRP), a $3.3 million, four-year initiative funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. The Program’s mission is to develop and disseminate new information and tools to accelerate the conservation of wildlife habitat in the United States. Deadline: Varies     Type: Outreach, Coordination Website: http://ncseonline.org/WHPRP/

Wildlife Forever Challenge Grants Grants from Wildlife Forever are targeted for habitat restoration and acquisition, research and management, and educational projects. Special emphasis is placed upon grassroots programs that involve local conservation, sportsmen’s or outdoor recreation groups. Wildlife Forever grants are challenge grants, and funds must be matched on at least a one-to-one basis from a third-party donor and sent through Wildlife Forever. Deadline: July, January     Type: Research, Outreach, Habitat, Education Website: http://www.wildlifeforever.org/grants/overview.aspx

Wildlife Action Opportunities Fund The Wildlife Conservation Society’s North America Program is pleased to announce the second round of grant making though its Wildlife Action Opportunities Fund - a program for implementing State Wildlife Action Plans. Pre-proposal applications are due 2 August 2007. Deadline: August     Type: Research, Outreach, Habitat, Education, Coordination, Capacity Website: http://www.wcs.org/wildlifeopportunity

USFWS Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking proposals from states and U.S. territories interested in obtaining federal grant assistance to acquire land or conduct planning for endangered species conservation efforts. For fiscal year 2008, the President’s budget request for the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund would provide approximately $80 million in grant funding for conservation planning activities and habitat acquisition for federally protected species. Proposals must be submitted to the appropriate Service Regional Offices by August 24, 2007. Deadline: August     Type: Habitat Website: http://www.fws.gov/endangered/grants/section6/

Tribal Wildlife Grants program The U.S. Fish and Wildlife service announced the availability of $6 million for the Tribal Wildlife Grants Program for 2008. Federally recognized Tribal governments are eligible to apply for grants under this program for projects that benefit wildlife and their habitats. Grant requests may not exceed $200,000. Eligible projects include those to develop and implement programs for the benefit of wildlife and their habitat, including species of Native American cultural or traditional importance and species that are not hunted or fished. Activities may include, but are not limited to, planning for wildlife and habitat conservation, fish and wildlife conservation and management actions, fish and wildlife related laboratory and field research, natural history studies, habitat mapping, field surveys and population monitoring, habitat preservation, conservation easements, and public education that is relevant to the project. Proposals are Due Oct. 1, 2007. Deadline: October     Type: Education, Habitat, Outreach, Research Website: http://www.fws.gov/grants/tribal.html

NRCS: Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program The Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) is a voluntary program for people who want to develop or improve wildlife habitat on tribal and private lands. It provides both technical assistance and cost sharing to help establish and improve fish and wildlife habitat. Deadline: Ongoing     Type: Habitat Website: http://www.mn.nrcs.usda.gov/Programs/whip/

NRCS: Conservation Security Program The Wetlands Reserve Program is a voluntary program offering landowners the opportunity to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands on their property.  The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides technical and financial support to help landowners with their wetland restoration efforts.  The NRCS goal is to achieve the greatest wetland functions and values, along with optimum wildlife habitat, on every acre enrolled in the program.  This program offers landowners an opportunity to establish long-term conservation and wildlife practices and protection. Deadline: Ongoing     Type: Habitat Website: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/WRP/