Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund
This grant funds projects to restore and conserve bottomland forests and wetlands in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley to benefit wildlife and water quality through science-based, collaborative conservation efforts.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $150,000 to $1,000,000 per project; project duration is usually 24–48 months; 1:1 non-federal match strongly encouraged.
Summary: Supports restoration, enhancement, and conservation of bottomland hardwood forests and wetlands in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley to benefit wildlife and water quality.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected—confirm timeline on the program page.
Description
This grant program funds projects that restore, enhance, and conserve bottomland hardwood forests and wetland habitats in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley (LMAV), spanning Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. The fund aims to address extensive habitat loss and fragmentation caused by agricultural conversion and hydrological alterations, which have degraded wildlife habitats and water quality. Priority areas include improving habitat for species such as the Louisiana black bear, swamp rabbit, waterfowl, forest birds, and freshwater fish. Projects may focus on forest management, reforestation, wetland and hydrological restoration, aquatic connectivity, and community engagement or technical assistance for private landowners. The fund is guided by a comprehensive business plan and strongly encourages collaborative, landscape-scale, and science-based proposals.
