Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative 2027 Request for Proposals
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative 2027 funds science-based projects restoring rivers, streams, and grasslands for key wildlife in the Pecos watershed of NM and TX.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates: November 12, 2026: Full proposal / Full application due
Funding Amounts: $100,000–$500,000 per grant (3–5 awards expected); larger requests considered case-by-case; 3-year project duration typical; 1:1 match required
Summary: Supports voluntary conservation projects to restore rivers, streams, and grasslands for key wildlife in the Pecos watershed of New Mexico and Texas.
Description
The Pecos Watershed Conservation Initiative 2027 Request for Proposals, offered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), funds projects that restore and sustain healthy rivers, streams, and grassland ecosystems in the Pecos watershed and adjacent areas of New Mexico and Texas. The program supports habitat restoration, species intervention, and monitoring efforts to benefit focal species such as the Pecos pupfish, Pecos gambusia, Rio Grande cooter, Texas hornshell, pronghorn, and migratory grassland birds. Projects may include riparian and grassland restoration, technical assistance, outreach to landowners, and development of monitoring protocols, all designed to improve ecosystem health, connectivity, and resilience.
