The 2027 Multistate Conservation Grant Program provides funding for projects that help restore and conserve wildlife and sport fish. It also supports efforts to recruit, retain, and reactivate hunters and anglers. This grant is aimed at projects that are too large for a single state to handle alone and are of regional or national importance. The funds can be used for research, restoration, education, and public engagement related to wildlife and sport fish.
Who it's for: This grant is for state fish and wildlife agencies, their partners, and other eligible organizations that work on wildlife restoration and sport fish restoration projects. Eligible applicants include Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), public and state institutions of higher education, and state governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Projects that do not address regional or national priority needs
- Applications from individuals
- Projects that can be managed by a single state
- Applications not submitted by eligible entities
- Incomplete applications
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility
- Partnership agreements (if applicable)
- Documentation of regional or national priority alignment
- Organizational information
- Past performance records (if applicable)
Cautions
- Ensure your project aligns with the strategic priorities set by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
- Projects must be beyond the scale of a single state.
- Carefully document all partnerships and collaborations.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, state governments, and other unrestricted entities. This means a wide range of organizations involved in conservation can apply, provided they meet the specific criteria and project scope requirements.
Overview
This grant is for state fish and wildlife agencies, their partners, and other eligible organizations that work on wildlife restoration and sport fish restoration projects. Eligible applicants include Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), public and state institutions of higher education, and state governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Projects that do not address regional or national priority needs
- Applications from individuals
- Projects that can be managed by a single state
- Applications not submitted by eligible entities
- Incomplete applications
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for research, restoration, conservation, and management of wildlife and sport fish. They can also support public use and benefit projects, such as hunter safety and education, aquatic education, and recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) projects.
Total Program Funding
$11,000,000
Expected Awards
45
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 14, 2026(14 days)
- Archive Date
- Jan 1, 2027
Application Checklist
- Review strategic priorities from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
- Prepare a detailed project proposal.
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan.
- Gather proof of eligibility and organizational information.
- Document how the project addresses regional or national priorities.
- Submit the application by the deadline: July 14, 2026.