Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
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The Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funds science-driven projects that restore habitats and improve water quality in the Delaware River watershed.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (RFP release) | May 2027 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $75,000 to $1,500,000 per project; annual pool ~$12M–$17M; 1–2 year project periods; significant match expected.
Summary: Supports habitat restoration, water quality improvement, and conservation projects within the Delaware River watershed.
Key Information: Project location must be within the Delaware River watershed; strong match and stakeholder engagement are expected.
Description
The Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund, managed by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), is a competitive grant program supporting projects that conserve and restore habitats, improve water quality, and expand public access throughout the Delaware River watershed. The program emphasizes on-the-ground actions benefiting fish, wildlife, and communities, with a focus on measurable ecological outcomes and collaborative, community-engaged approaches. Targeted strategies include restoration of nearshore, aquatic, and forest habitats; removal of barriers to fish passage; implementation of green stormwater infrastructure; and outreach to increase local conservation capacity.
