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Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that funds community-based habitat restoration, water quality improvement, and environmental stewardship projects across the United States. Priority activities include wetland, coastal, and riparian habitat restoration; nature-based stormwater management; pollinator gardens; and environmental education and outreach.
Grants range from $20,000 to $50,000. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, state and local governments, and educational institutions. The program has funded over 1,000 projects in all 50 states since 1998, leveraging more than $96 million in matching funds and donated services.
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Volunteers remove invasive water chestnut on the Charles River Five Star Grant Program 2026 Request for Proposals Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn The Five Star Program seeks to develop nationwide community stewardship of local natural resources, preserving these resources for future generations and enhancing habitat for local wildlife.
Grants seek to address water quality issues in priority watersheds, such as erosion due to unstable streambanks, pollution from stormwater runoff, and degraded shorelines caused by development.
The Five Star Program, first launched in 1998, seeks to develop community capacity to sustain local natural resources for future generations by providing modest financial assistance to a variety of local partnerships for wetland, forest, riparian and coastal habitat restoration, stormwater management, outreach and stewardship.
The program’s goal is to meet the conservation needs of important species and habitats, providing measurable and meaningful conservation and educational outcomes in communities across the United States.
Funding priorities for this program include: On-the-ground conservation such as wetland, coastal and riparian habitat restoration, and the creation or enhancement of nature-based stormwater management, pollinator gardens, and public open space Education, outreach and training into the conservation activities, especially through hands-on participation Community-based partnerships to achieve ecological and education outcomes Measurable ecological, educational and community benefits To date, the Foundation has funded more than 1,000 projects in 50 states, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands through this program.
More than $30. 6 million in grants has leveraged more than $96. 1 million in other funds or donated services.
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More than 80 percent of flowering plants on Earth need pollinators to produce the next generation, and it is estimated that they add hundreds of billions of dollars to the global economy, highlighting their extreme importance to human food security.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, state/local governments, and educational institutions. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $20,000 - $50,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 14, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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Healthy American Forests Initiative is a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) grant program funded through a U.S. Forest Service agreement that supports watershed restoration and vegetation management projects on National Forest System lands. NFWF anticipates 10–15 awards ranging from $250,000 to $2 million, with a maximum project length of two years and an end date no later than May 30, 2028. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, state and local governments, tribal governments, and educational institutions. Applicants must provide a 20% non-federal match and obtain a letter of support from the relevant National Forest Unit. Projects must address at least one program priority such as habitat connectivity, ecosystem health, public access, or workforce development. Full proposals were due March 17, 2026.
2026 Healthy American Forests Initiative is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), funded through the U.S. Forest Service (USDA), that supports watershed restoration and vegetation management projects on National Forest System lands. The initiative prioritizes projects that achieve healthy forest ecosystems, robust timber production, and rural economic vitality. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, state and local governments, and tribal nations. Awards range from $250,000 to $2,000,000. The full proposal deadline was March 17, 2026, with awards expected to be announced in early September 2026.