Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program 2026 Request for Proposals
The Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program 2026 RFP funds science-based habitat restoration and management projects in central Appalachia through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: $75,000–$500,000 per award; project duration up to 4 years; non-federal match preferred but not required.
Summary: Supports restoration and management of forests, grasslands, and aquatic habitats to benefit wildlife and communities in central Appalachia.
Key Information: Projects must be located in eligible central Appalachian areas; strong preference for measurable conservation outcomes and collaborative approaches.
Description
The Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program supports landscape-scale projects that restore and maintain healthy forests, grasslands, rivers, and streams across central Appalachia. The program aims to improve the quantity, quality, and connectivity of habitats to benefit native wildlife (e.g., golden-winged warbler, brook trout, eastern hellbender), while fostering resilient, resource-based communities. Funding is available for innovative habitat restoration, management, and collaborative conservation capacity building, with a strong emphasis on measurable ecological outcomes and community engagement.
