Louisiana Outdoors Forever
Forecasted
Louisiana Outdoors Forever funds science-based conservation projects to protect habitats, water quality, working lands, recreation, and historic sites across Louisiana, led by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries.
Funder: Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application) | September 2027 (Pre-application, projected)
Funding Amounts: No minimum or maximum; recent cycles awarded $1M–$10M total per cycle; project duration up to 24 months.
Summary: Supports outdoor conservation projects in Louisiana, including habitat, water quality, working lands, recreation, and historic site preservation.
Key Information: Pre-application required; program is highly competitive; reimbursement-based funding.
Description
The Louisiana Outdoors Forever program funds a wide range of outdoor conservation projects across Louisiana, with the goal of protecting the state’s natural heritage and ensuring public benefit for current and future generations. Eligible projects include conservation of natural areas and wildlife habitats, water quality improvements tied to land management, preservation of working lands and forests, enhancement of recreational properties, and protection of historic sites integral to habitat restoration. The program is administered by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries and operates through a competitive, two-phase application process (pre-application and full application).
