Wolf-Livestock Conflict Prevention Grant
Wolf-Livestock Conflict Prevention Grant supports Minnesota livestock producers with guard animals, barriers, shelters, and deterrents to prevent wolf depredation and reduce livestock losses.
Funder: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: December 11, 2026, 4 p.m. CT (Questions) | December 18, 2026, 4 p.m. CT (Application) | October 31, 2027 (Work and expense reporting)
Funding Amounts: $500–$10,000 per project; $25,000 total available; 20% applicant cost-share; projects completed within six months
Summary: Supports Minnesota livestock producers’ practical measures to prevent wolf depredation through guard animals, barriers, shelters, and deterrents.
Key Information: Applicants must operate within Minnesota’s wolf range or on property determined by the Commissioner to be affected by wolf-livestock conflicts.
Description
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) administers this competitive grant to help livestock producers prevent wolf depredation. Funding comes from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Endangered Species Conservation–Wolf Livestock Loss Compensation and Prevention program. Supported measures include purchasing guard animals, veterinary care for new or existing guard animals, fencing and other barriers, fladry, wolf-deterring lights and alarms, and calving or lambing shelters.
The program prioritizes livestock producers with recent, documented wolf depredation. Projects led by, impacting, or serving Native American Tribal Communities are encouraged. Grants reimburse approved prevention expenses rather than compensate producers for livestock already lost. Receiving a prevention grant does not affect continued eligibility for wolf depredation compensation payments.
