State Wildlife Grant Program
Forecasted
State Wildlife Grant Program supports states and conservation partners in research, species surveys, and habitat improvements to prevent Pennsylvania's vulnerable wildlife from becoming endangered.
Funder: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): Not yet announced
Funding Amounts: Pennsylvania has received $1.5–$2.5 million annually, shared equally between PFBC and the Game Commission
Summary: Supports research, species surveys, habitat improvements, and other Pennsylvania Wildlife Action Plan conservation actions to prevent vulnerable wildlife from becoming endangered.
Description
The State Wildlife Grant Program is a federal program created by Congress in 2000 to help states develop and implement conservation actions identified in their Wildlife Action Plans. In Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and Pennsylvania Game Commission direct these funds toward wildlife in decline or vulnerable to decline. The program benefits wildlife and habitats, including species that are not hunted or fished, with the goal of preventing endangered species listings.
PFBC-supported work includes research, species surveys, habitat improvement, and technical assistance for fish passage and dam removal. Species-distribution surveys inform management decisions, while conservation actions address Species of Greatest Conservation Need. Many projects are conducted through partnerships with colleges, universities, and conservation organizations.
