RMEF Grant Program
Forecasted
RMEF Grant Program supports organizations undertaking habitat conservation, big game research, public access, and hunting heritage projects to conserve elk, other wildlife, and their habitat.
Funder: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Cycle #1 deadline) | August 2027 (Cycle #2 deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to 50% of total project cost, with at least 1:1 cash or in-kind match; 1–2-year terms
Summary: Supports habitat stewardship, big game management and research, land conservation and public access, and hunting heritage across the United States.
Key Information: Applicants must be eligible organizations with an IRS-issued EIN; individuals cannot apply.
Description
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) established its Grant Program in 1986 to provide financial and logistical support for conservation projects. The program pairs contributions from members, volunteers, and donors with partner resources to conserve elk, other wildlife, their habitat, and hunting heritage. It supports work across the United States, emphasizing collaboration and lasting conservation outcomes.
Supported activities include prescribed burning, forest thinning, invasive plant treatment, wildlife water development, big game management, and scientific research. Research priorities encompass migration and connectivity, critical habitat and nutrition, population trajectories, population challenges, and management solutions. Land conservation projects protect important range and migration corridors while expanding public access. Hunting heritage funding supports outdoor skills, conservation education, outreach, and mentored hunts.
