Wildlife Diversity Grant Program
Forecasted
The Wildlife Diversity Grant Program supports collaborative teams conducting research and recovery actions for Washington’s Species of Greatest Conservation Need to improve knowledge and reduce threats.
Funder: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (grant proposals)
Funding Amounts: Previous round: $40,000–$400,000 per project; $1 million awarded for fiscal years 2026–2027
Summary: Supports collaborative recovery actions and research for Washington’s eligible Species of Greatest Conservation Need.
Key Information: Projects must benefit eligible species populations in Washington; applicants may be based elsewhere.
Description
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) runs this program to advance recovery of Species of Greatest Conservation Need within its Wildlife Diversity Division’s scope. It supports actions that directly and measurably benefit populations or reduce threats, as well as work that gathers information on species abundance, distribution, habitat associations, and natural history. Funded work can include monitoring, baseline surveys, and steps toward recovery actions.
The program emphasizes science-based collaboration and alignment with WDFW’s species-specific priorities. Information-gathering projects receive added priority when the species’ habitat faces significant pressure from development, land use, or resource management. WDFW awarded $1 million to eight projects for fiscal years 2026–2027, including bumble bee monitoring, invasive bullfrog control, and studies of coastal birds.
