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Find similar grantsDelaware Watershed Conservation Fund is sponsored by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund provides grants to help partners identify, plan, and implement projects in the watershed that support four conservation priorities, ultimately contributing to the conservation of fish and wildlife habitats and related conservation values.
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Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund Established as the first step toward advancing the goals of the 2016 Delaware River Basin Conservation Act, the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund provides grants to help partners identify, plan, and implement projects in the watershed that support four conservation priorities: Reducing flooding and runoff Restoring fish and wildlife habitats Enhancing safe recreational access for the public The grant program is administered by the Service's Delaware River Basin Restoration Program in collaboration with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
The annual Request for Proposals for the fund opens for two months in mid winter. Grants are awarded in late summer. For information on how to apply, visit the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Delaware River Program page .
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Address one or more Delaware River Basin Restoration Program Framework Strategic Program Areas: (1) Sustain and enhance fish and wildlife habitat, (2) Improve and maintain water quality, (3) Sustain and enhance water management, (4) Improve outdoor recreational opportunities
Incorporate one or more Cross-Program Activities outlined in the Framework
Include a clear timetable or schedule for project completion
If requesting $1M or more, must complete virtual proposal lab meeting before submitting
Select relevant project metrics from Appendix A and calculate target values per Metrics Guidance
If budget includes adding new staff, outline a clear plan for sustaining staff without relying on future DWCF grants and articulate conservation benefits of additional staffing
Submit spatial data in NFWF online mapping tool representing conservation activity locations
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Partners in the Delaware River Basin. Specific eligibility should be confirmed with the funder. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund is funded by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Delaware. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 6 required documents: Completed Easygrants application, Project narrative with clear timetable, Budget and budget narrative, Letters of support from community partners, Spatial data in NFWF online mapping tool, and Selected project metrics from program metrics list. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.