ActiveNew Hampshire Fish and Game Department · 2026

NH Fish and Game's Small Grants Program

Quick Facts

Agency: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Funding: Up to $4,000 per year, not exceeding $10,000 over a ten-year period.
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Landowners who own a minimum of 25 contiguous acres. In exchange for the grant, landowners agree that their land will remain open for non-motorized public access activities, including hunting.

About This Grant

NH Fish and Game's Small Grants Program is sponsored by New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. This program helps landowners who own a minimum of 25 contiguous acres restore or enhance habitat for wildlife. Projects can include brush clearing, mowing to maintain grasslands and shrublands, releasing old apple trees, and maintaining woodland openings.

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Eligibility Requirements

Landowners who own a minimum of 25 contiguous acres. In exchange for the grant, landowners agree that their land will remain open for non-motorized public access activities, including hunting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for NH Fish and Game's Small Grants Program?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Landowners who own a minimum of 25 contiguous acres. In exchange for the grant, landowners agree that their land will remain open for non-motorized public access activities, including hunting. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does NH Fish and Game's Small Grants Program offer?

The current listing shows up to $4,000 per year, not exceeding $10,000 over a ten-year period. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds NH Fish and Game's Small Grants Program?

NH Fish and Game's Small Grants Program is funded by New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for NH Fish and Game's Small Grants Program?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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