Bats for the Future Fund
The Bats for the Future Fund by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation supports research and innovative strategies to combat white-nose syndrome and aid the recovery of North American bat species.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full proposal deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$250,000 per project (typical); larger requests possible with prior approval; up to 3 years per award
Summary: Supports research, treatments, and management strategies to combat white-nose syndrome and aid the recovery of vulnerable North American bat populations.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—dates and details subject to change; check program page for updates.
Description
The Bats for the Future Fund, administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), provides competitive grants to advance innovative treatments, management tools, and research addressing white-nose syndrome (WNS)—a fungal disease devastating bat populations across North America. The program aims to improve bat survival, implement habitat conservation, and close knowledge gaps on species such as the endangered northern long-eared bat and Indiana bat. Projects should target actions that prevent, mitigate, or manage WNS impacts, and foster the recovery of affected bat species through science-based, collaborative approaches.
