Grants to Wildlife Rehabilitators Project
Forecasted
Grants to Wildlife Rehabilitators Project supports Washington wildlife rehabilitators with care, equipment, facilities, and continuing education to help them care for sick and injured wildlife.
Funder: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per grant; up to $150,000 for up to 10 projects; two-year contracts
Summary: Reimburses permitted Washington wildlife rehabilitators for wildlife care, supplies, equipment, facilities, and continuing education.
Key Information: Grantees must pay costs upfront; only eligible expenses within an executed grant contract are reimbursed.
Description
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) administers the Grants to Wildlife Rehabilitators Project to help permitted rehabilitators cover the ongoing costs of caring for sick and injured wildlife. Supported by a portion of personalized license plate revenue, the program funds rehabilitation care and the facilities, equipment, and services needed to provide it.
Eligible work includes diagnostic and laboratory services, contracted veterinary care, food, medication, consumable supplies, and equipment for capturing, transporting, temporarily housing, and releasing wildlife. Construction and continuing education are also supported. Previously funded projects include flight enclosures, aviaries, seabird pools, treatment facilities, incubators, and wildlife rehabilitation conference attendance. Funding focuses on rehabilitation rather than personnel salaries, restricted species, or support for non-releasable education animals.
