Keep an eye out for updated deadlines, as the firm April 23 due date has shifted to an anticipated timeframe for both April 2026 and 2027. You must now secure a minimum 1:1 non-federal match and include spatial data for your project sites in your application materials. On the plus side, funding potential has expanded, with recent cycles awarding up to $1,000,000 per project.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected) | April 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $150,000–$750,000 per project (recent cycles up to $1M); project duration 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 dates; annual competition; 1:1 non-federal match expected; eligibility limited to nonprofits, government, Tribes, and educational institutions.