Watchable Wildlife Grant Program
Forecasted
Watchable Wildlife Grant Program supports individuals and community organizations with wildlife viewing and education projects that expand access and foster conservation stewardship in Washington.
Funder: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $30,000 total pool in the 2025 cycle; minimum request $5,000; reimbursement-based funding
Summary: Supports inclusive wildlife viewing and education projects that benefit Washington wildlife and residents and foster conservation stewardship.
Key Information: Projects must be in Washington on publicly accessible property.
Description
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) created the Watchable Wildlife Grant Program in 2021 to expand opportunities to experience wildlife and encourage wildlife stewardship across Washington. Supported by sales of the Wild on Washington: Bald Eagle specialty license plate, the program funds projects that create, improve, expand, or promote wildlife viewing and responsible viewing practices, including experiences in person or online.
Projects may include accessible viewing features, identification signs, regional viewing trails, community birding events, educational pollinator gardens, student field trips, and live-feed wildlife cameras. The program seeks to raise awareness of wildlife conservation and biodiversity and increase community involvement in conservation. It prioritizes initiatives brought forward by or co-developed with underserved and marginalized communities to address stated needs and barriers to participation.
