F26AS00088 Endangered Species Conservation - Wolf Livestock Loss Compensation and Prevention
Fish and Wildlife Service grants help states and tribes compensate livestock producers for confirmed or probable wolf losses and fund proactive, nonlethal prevention measures.
Funder: Fish and Wildlife Service
Due Dates: January 15, 2027 (Applications, 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$675,000 per grant for up to two years; $1,350,000 estimated total funding
Summary: Supports state and tribal programs that prevent wolf depredation through nonlethal measures and compensate livestock producers for eligible losses.
Key Information: Only state governments and federally recognized tribal governments may apply directly.
Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Wolf Livestock Loss Demonstration Project Grant Program funds state and tribal programs addressing the economic impacts of wolf depredation. Authorized under the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009, it supports proactive, nonlethal prevention measures—including fencing, livestock-guarding dogs, and range riders—and compensation for confirmed or probable wolf depredation losses.
Eligible livestock include cattle, swine, horses, mules, sheep, goats, and livestock-guarding animals. Activities may occur on federal, state, private, or tribal lands, including land held in trust for a tribe. The program prioritizes meaningful assistance to affected producers, reducing economic losses and supporting continued livestock production. Applications may address new or ongoing state and tribal work, but all awards are new grants.
