Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program 2026 Request for Proposals
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The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program 2026 funds research and restoration of forests, grasslands, and aquatic habitats to benefit native wildlife in central Appalachia.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full Proposal Due Date, projected)
Funding Amounts: $75,000–$500,000 per award | Up to 4 years per project | Non-federal match strongly preferred but not required
Summary: Supports restoration of forests, grasslands, rivers, and streams in central Appalachia to benefit native wildlife and strengthen community resilience.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for updates before applying.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), funds projects that restore and sustain healthy forests, grasslands, rivers, and streams within the central Appalachian region. The program's goal is to enhance habitat quantity, quality, and connectivity for native bird, fish, and aquatic species, while also fostering resilient communities and natural resource-based economies. Priority is given to landscape-scale, collaborative projects that engage public and private landowners, use innovative stewardship approaches, and address forest, grassland, and aquatic ecosystem restoration. Key target species include golden-winged warbler, wood thrush, cerulean warbler, eastern brook trout, eastern hellbender, and freshwater mussels.
