Wildlife Diversity Small Grants Program
Forecasted
The Wildlife Diversity Small Grants Program funds research and education projects that advance the conservation of South Dakota’s native wildlife and habitats.
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Funder: South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000 per project; typically 1-year duration; annual competition contingent on funding.
Summary: Supports research, education, and conservation projects focused on South Dakota's native wildlife and habitats.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; no call expected in 2024, but program is expected to resume on an annual cycle.
Description
The Wildlife Diversity Small Grants Program, administered by South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks, provides funding to support projects that enhance understanding, appreciation, and conservation of South Dakota's diverse wildlife and habitats. The program encourages a broad range of activities, including biological surveys, habitat assessments, educational initiatives, and the development of outreach materials. Projects funded in the past have addressed a variety of taxa—birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, plants, and fungi—and have contributed significantly to local conservation knowledge and public engagement.
