Southern Plains Grassland Program 2026 Request for Proposals - National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Funds projects that restore and improve Southern Great Plains grasslands for wildlife, climate resilience, and community benefit through collaborative, science-driven conservation.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full Proposal, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards $150,000–$400,000 | Project duration: 1–3 years | 1:1 minimum non-federal match required
Summary: Supports projects restoring and improving Southern Great Plains grasslands for wildlife, rural communities, and climate resilience through collaborative conservation.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—dates and details may shift; confirm on program page.
Description
The Southern Plains Grassland Program seeks to enhance the health and resilience of grasslands in the Southern Great Plains through collaborative efforts with nonprofit, government, and ranching partners. The program provides financial and technical resources to restore and revitalize this ecosystem, benefiting both wildlife and rural, ranching-based communities. Projects should focus on voluntary, large-scale grassland management, increasing habitat connectivity, and supporting conservation delivery aligned with the NRCS Great Plains Biome Framework. Additional priorities include building community and institutional capacity for conservation, providing technical assistance to ranchers and community organizations, and improving outcomes for grassland-dependent species such as pronghorn, monarch butterflies, prairie-chickens, and songbirds. Innovative, community-based approaches addressing landscape-scale resilience and environmental threats are strongly encouraged, with an emphasis on carbon storage and broader climate benefits.
