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Nongame and Rare Species Grants is a grant program from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department that funds research and conservation activities for federally and state listed species and Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Texas.
External researchers and conservation organizations can access funding through three channels: the Conservation License Plate Grant Program (supporting youth outreach, wildlife viewing, habitat restoration, and rare species research), Traditional Section 6 Grants under the federal Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (for states with FWS cooperative agreements), and State Wildlife Grants (for nongame wildlife programs aligned with Texas's State Wildlife Action Plan).
Priority is placed on projects benefiting Species of Greatest Conservation Need. Award amounts vary and are available periodically based on program funding cycles.
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Nongame Grants and Research Nongame Grants and Research Funds to conduct research or conservation activities on federal/state listed species or Species of Greatest Conservation Need are available periodically through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Wildlife Division. External researchers can apply for funds through the Conservation License Plate Grant Program, State Wildlife Grants, and/or Traditional Section 6 Grants.
Projects funded through these programs assist in the conservation and recovery of listed species and inform evaluations of the status of Species of Greatest Conservation Need. Nongame and Rare Species Grants Conservation License Plates Grant Program These pass-through grants are a source of funding for the conservation community to conserve the natural resources of Texas.
Potentially fundable efforts include youth outreach, increasing wildlife viewing opportunities, habitat restoration, coalition building, and research on rare and sensitive species. Section 6 of the U.S. Endangered Species Act has authorized yearly allocation of funds into the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund to be accessed by states through their state agencies operating under a current Cooperative Agreement with the U.
S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The broadly stated objective for these funds is assist in development of programs for the conservation of endangered and threatened species or to assist in monitoring the status of candidate species and recovered species.
The State Wildlife Grants Program provides funds for developing and implementing programs that benefit nongame wildlife and their habitats. Each state is responsible for implementing its own plans and management strategies for effective wildlife conservation based on its Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy ( State Wildlife Action Plan for Texas ).
Priority is placed on projects that benefit Species of Greatest Conservation Need. Section 6 Traditional Grant Reports: Recent State Wildlife Grant Reports
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: External researchers and states with cooperative agreements with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service; conservation community members. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Nongame Grants and Research is a funding program from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department that supports research and conservation activities on federally and state listed species as well as Species of Greatest Conservation Need in Texas. External researchers can access funds through three mechanisms: the Conservation License Plate Grant Program, State Wildlife Grants, and Traditional Section 6 Grants under the federal Endangered Species Act. Eligible projects assist in the conservation and recovery of listed species and inform evaluations of species conservation status. Potentially fundable activities include youth outreach, wildlife viewing opportunities, habitat restoration, coalition building, and research on rare and sensitive species. Funding is available periodically through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Wildlife Division.
Small Community Grant is a grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) that funds outdoor recreation infrastructure in small and rural Texas communities. Part of TPWD's Recreation Grants program—which has assisted hundreds of communities since 1965—this grant helps build new parks, conserve natural resources, provide water access, and develop youth outdoor education programs. Awards range from $50,000 to $150,000. Eligible applicants include small municipalities, counties, and communities across Texas. The program is designed to foster long-term conservation stewardship by connecting residents of all ages to outdoor experiences. No current application deadline is published; contact TPWD Recreation Grants staff at (512) 389-4800 for cycle information.