Wildlife Diversity Program
The Wildlife Diversity Program from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources funds research and management projects to conserve Iowa’s native non-game wildlife and their habitats.
Funder: Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates: November 10, 2026: Proposal deadline
Funding Amounts: Habitat Management Grants: up to $7,500 per proposal | Small Grants/City Grants: up to $5,000 per proposal; single-year funding
Summary: Supports projects that conserve and enhance Iowa’s non-game wildlife diversity through research, education, and habitat management.
Key Information: Projects must be conducted in Iowa and align with Iowa's Wildlife Action Plan.
Description
The Wildlife Diversity Program, managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), offers grant opportunities to support the conservation and advocacy of Iowa's native non-game wildlife species. The program emphasizes stewardship for hundreds of species not typically covered by hunting or fishing regulations, such as songbirds, butterflies, minnows, and turtles. Funding is available for research, education, and habitat management projects that directly contribute to wildlife diversity conservation in Iowa, in alignment with Iowa’s Wildlife Action Plan.
