Wildlife Habitat Improvement (WHILD) Fund
The Wildlife Habitat Improvement (WHILD) Fund from Yampa Valley Community Foundation supports projects in Routt County that use research, planning, and management to enhance and protect wildlife habitats.
Funder: Yampa Valley Community Foundation
Due Dates: January 8, 2027 (2027 Grant Cycle Application Deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical maximum request: $6,235 per project; funds must be spent within one year of award.
Summary: Supports projects in Routt County, Colorado that enhance and protect wildlife habitats through research, planning, management, and education.
Description
The Wildlife Habitat Improvement (WHILD) Fund, administered by the Yampa Valley Community Foundation, provides annual grants to support projects that improve, restore, or protect wildlife habitats in Routt County, Colorado. Eligible project types include capital improvements, planning, research, studies, management, enforcement, and educational initiatives. The fund aims to address critical habitat needs and pressures arising from community growth, ensuring lasting conservation benefits for local wildlife and the public. Funding recommendations are made by a committee of habitat and wildlife experts, with a focus on projects that demonstrate clear benefits to wildlife species and public stewardship.
