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Northern Great Plains Program is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Supports projects that voluntarily conserve and restore native grasslands while fostering sustainable ranching livelihoods and healthy populations of grassland-obligate species.
Application snapshot: target deadline February 25, 2026; published funding information $200,000 - $1,500,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, federal/state/local agencies, tribal governments, and educational institutions often partnering with private ranchers.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
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Northern Great Plains 2026 Request for Proposals | NFWF Northern Great Plains 2026 Request for Proposals Northern Great Plains Program Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn Northern Great Plains 2026 RFP Applicant Webinar Recording NFWF is committed to operating in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders.
We continuously monitor legal and regulatory developments to ensure our policies, procedures, and operations align with current federal directives. We encourage all applicants to do the same. The ability and extent to which NFWF is able to make awards is contingent upon receipt of funds from federal agencies and/or other funding partners.
Final funding decisions will be made based on the applications received and the level and timing of funding received by NFWF. Dates of activities are subject to change. Please check the program page of the NFWF website for the most current dates and information [ Northern Great Plains Program ].
Applicant Webinar [ View Recording ] Thursday, November 20, 2025, 3-4 PM ET Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 11:59 PM ET The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting proposals to voluntarily conserve and restore grasslands and wildlife species in the Northern Great Plains.
The goal of the Northern Great Plains program is to maintain and/or improve interconnected grasslands in focal areas to sustain healthy populations of grassland-obligate species while fostering sustainable livelihoods and preserving cultural identities including tribal cultures and food sovereignty. Major funding partners include the U. S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, U. S. Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Bureau of Land Management, Bezos Earth Fund, Marathon Oil, Altria Group, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, and Margret A.
Cargill Philanthropies. The following are the Northern Great Plains focal areas; Dakota Grasslands, Missouri-Milk River Grasslands, Nebraska Sandhills, and the Powder River-Thunder Basin Grasslands. A digital business plan map can be accessed here .
All proposals must specifically address how projects will directly and measurably contribute to the accomplishment of one or more of the program priorities as identified in the Northern Great Plains Program Business Plan . Projects that increase organizational capacity and utilize innovative and community-based approaches are encouraged.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, federal/state/local agencies, tribal governments, and educational institutions often partnering with private ranchers. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $200,000 - $1,500,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is February 25, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Northern Great Plains Program 2026 is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). Funds projects that voluntarily conserve and restore native grasslands while benefiting local ranching operations and tribal communities in the Northern Great Plains region. Application snapshot: target deadline February 25, 2026; published funding information $200,000 - $1,500,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, local governments, and rancher-led organizations focused on grassland conservation in ND, SD, NE, WY, and MT. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Coral Grants is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Coral Grants is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Coral Grants is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: Required Financial Documents Transparency Act Requirements Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation provides funding on a competitive basis to projects that sustain, restore and enhance our nation's fish, wildlife and plants, and their habitats. Each of our initiatives has a business plan developed by scientists and other experts, and approved by our Board of Directors. Grants are available to support the actions identified in the business plan. Additional programs support diverse projects for wildlife and habitat conservation across the country. Browse NFWF's conservation programs and learn how to apply for a grant . If you have questions concerning your application, please contact the staff member listed in your request for proposal. If you have questions regarding a current grant, please contact your grants administrator. You can also email info@nfwf.org . Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund 2026 Request for Proposals Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors Fund 2026 Request for Proposals Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund 2026 Request for Proposals Contract to Provide Assessment of the Catalytic Impacts of National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) Contract to Design and Implement a Collaborative and Peer Learning Program on Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Resilience Columbia Basin Water Transactions Program Klamath Basin Restoration Program National Coastal Resilience Fund Coral Reef Stewardship Fund National Coastal Resilience Fund 1625 Eye Street NW, Suite 300 T 202-857-0166 | F 202-857-0162 Non-Discrimination Statement Non-Discrimination Statement Application snapshot: target deadline March 1, 2026; published funding information $200,000 - $2,000,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, public agencies, universities Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Northern Great Plains Program 2026 is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). Funds projects that voluntarily conserve and restore native grasslands while benefiting local ranching operations and tribal communities in the Northern Great Plains region. Application snapshot: target deadline February 25, 2026; published funding information $200,000 - $1,500,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofits, local governments, and rancher-led organizations focused on grassland conservation in ND, SD, NE, WY, and MT. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Puget Sound Stewardship and Mitigation Fund is sponsored by Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment. Supports community-based efforts to protect or improve the water quality and habitat of Puget Sound through watershed restoration and monitoring. Application snapshot: target deadline February 26, 2026; published funding information $5,000 - $40,000; eligibility guidance Nonprofit organizations (501c3) or entities with a fiscal sponsor; often collaborates with universities. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Climate Smart Communities Grant Program is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC). Climate Smart Communities Grant Program is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC). Provides funding for inventory and assessment projects related to climate change, including air quality assessments and emissions reduction strategies. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: NYSDEC Climate Smart Communities Grant Program - Environmental Finance Center – Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center Open Close primary navigation About Us Expand Collapse section Our Initiatives Expand Collapse section Sustainable Materials Management Expand Collapse section NYS SMM Stewardship Program Sustainable Materials Management Tour Series New York State SMM Facility Case Studies National Recycling Coalition, Inc. (NRC) Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Expand Collapse section EFCN Smart Management for Small Water Systems Municipal Development Expand Collapse section Public Management and Finance Program (PMFP) Sustainability in the Caribbean Expand Collapse section Virgin Islands Recycling Partnership (VIRP) Puerto Rico Recycling Partnership (PRRP) Vieques Sustainability Task Force (VSTF) GREEN-PR – Generating Replicable Environmental Education Networks in Puerto Rico Advancing Green Infrastructure and Water Quality Expand Collapse section New Jersey Green Infrastructure Programming Long Island Groundwater / Water Quality Stakeholder Engagement Town of DeWitt Green Infrastructure Programming Resiliency Expand Collapse section Mini-Grants Expand Collapse section US EPA Environmental Education Mini Grants Rural Asset Management Inventory Development Mini-Grants Resources Expand Collapse section Locate Funding Expand Collapse section News Expand Collapse section Events Expand Collapse section NYSDEC Climate Smart Communities Grant Program NYSDEC Climate Smart Communities Grant Program The Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Grant program was established in 2016 to provide 50/50 matching grants to cities, towns, villages, and counties of the State of New York for eligible climate change mitigation, adaptation, and planning and assessment projects. All municipalities, defined as a county, city, town, village, or borough (referring only to Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island) within the State of New York are eligible to apply to the CSC Grant program. Political subdivisions such as municipal corporations, school districts, district corporations, boards of cooperative educational services, fire districts, public benefit corporations, industrial development authorities, and similar organizations are not eligible to apply, however, may apply in partnership with an eligible lead municipality. See request for application for details. Funds are available for two broad project categories – implementation and certification. The first project category supports implementation projects related to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (mainly outside the power sector) and climate change adaptation. The second supports planning and assessment projects aligned with Climate Smart Communities certification actions New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Provide 50/50 matching grants for: Implementation Projects where up to $12 million is available in 2022 for implementation grants of between $50,000 and $2,000,000 for mitigation and adaptation projects; Certification Projects where up to $2,000,000 is available in 2022 for grants of between $10,000 and $200,000 to complete Application snapshot: target deadline February 27, 2026; published funding information $50,000 - $2,000,000; eligibility guidance Municipalities; Nonprofits may apply in partnership with an eligible lead municipality as a co-applicant or subcontractor. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
The Northern Great Plains Program seeks projects that address the following desired outcomes: Demonstrate successful models for grassland habitat conservation that: Increase grasslands connectivity through voluntary, permanent conservation efforts that maintain working ranches and restrict sub-division and sod-busting activities (conservation easements, grass banking, etc.)
Projects in areas at high risk of tillage will be more competitive. Strengthen tribal buffalo culture and food sovereignty through the restoration and improvement of grassland habitats on reservations and other tribal lands. Increase grassland connectivity through habitat restoration efforts (e.
g. , re-seeding, removal of woody invasives, prescribed fire). Strategies that complement the NRCS Great Plains Biome Framework are encouraged.
Improve voluntary management at large scales that facilitates persistent long-term behavioral changes that benefit grasslands and focal species (e. g. , conversion of expiring Conservation Reserve Program to managed grazing systems, installation of grazing management agreements etc.)
Improve population levels and related outcomes for grassland species in targeted focal areas including: Improve landscape permeability for pronghorn by removing and modifying fence and installing structures to minimize mortality at road crossings and bottleneck sites. Sustain populations of greater sage-grouse through voluntary restoration of meadows and removing or marking fence around key leks in Sage Grouse Focal Areas.
Projects that help identify and address limiting factors for grassland obligate songbirds specifically: Baird’s sparrow, Sprague’s pipit, chestnut-collared and thick-billed longspurs, and lark buntings. Promote black-footed ferret conservation through the distribution of sylvatic plague vaccine in targeted prairie dog colonies.
To better gauge progress on individual grants and to ensure greater consistency of project data provided by multiple grants, the Northern Great Plains program has a list of metrics in Easygrants for full proposal applicants to choose from for future reporting. We ask that applicants select only the most relevant metrics for their project (all possible program metrics are shown in the table below).
If you do not believe an applicable metric has been provided, please contact Seth Gallagher ( seth. gallagher@nfwf. org ) to discuss acceptable alternatives.
Greater sage-grouse population Report the number of greater sage-grouse leks on your project (if applicable) Conservation easements - general Acres protected under easement Enter the number of acres protected in perpetual/long-term conservation easements (> 30 years) - Please specify length of the easement in the notes. Do not include easement acres under the greater sage-grouse easement metric.
Conservation easements – sage grouse Acres protected under easement Enter the number of acres protected under perpetual/long-term conservation easement (>30 years) specifically for greater sage-grouse, specify length of easement in the notes section. Instream restoration - # structures installed Enter the # structures installed and specify structure type in the NOTES section (i. e.
, Zeedyk, beaver analogs or similar structures) Land restoration - general Enter the acres associated with any practice that restores grasslands to a functional condition (seeding crop to grass, removing conifer, specify restoration practice in the notes section). Do not include acres restored for greater sage-grouse.
In the NOTES specify landcover prior to restoration (barren, cropland, grass, shrub) and post-restoration (grassland) Land restoration – sage grouse Enter the number of acres associated with upland restoration activity (re-seeding, conifer removal etc.)
specifically for greater sage-grouse, report the specific restoration practice in the NOTES section and specify landcover prior to restoration (barren, cropland, grass, shrub) and post-restoration (grassland) Riparian restoration- sage grouse Enter acres associated with mesic wet meadow restoration practices (Zeedyk structures, beaver mimicry, etc. note practice type in notes section) specifically for greater sage-grouse.
In NOTES section, specify the acreage and restoration state (dry vs. wet) pre- and post-implementation. Enter acres associated with mesic wet meadow restoration practices (Zeedyk structures, beaver mimicry, etc.
note practice type in notes section). In NOTES section, specify the acreage and restoration state (dry vs. wet) pre- and post-implementation.
BMP implementation for fencing improvements – sage grouse Miles of fencing improved Enter miles of fence removed or improved for greater sage-grouse to minimize collision (fence markers, fladry, etc. , report practice in the NOTES section).
BMP implementation for fencing improvements - pronghorn Miles of fencing improved Enter miles of fence removal or modification completed for improved pronghorn passage (raising the bottom wire, drop fence, etc. report specific practice in the notes section) Improved management practices Acres under improved management Enter the number of acres under improved management.
Include any practice that improves grassland function (grazing management, changed behaviors, infrastructure development to facilitate managed grazing). Include in the NOTES the number of acres of each practice that will be improved.
Black-footed ferret disease control # Acres protected from disease Enter the number of acres treated for the control of sylvatic plague and the conservation of black-footed ferrets (specify control measures implemented in the NOTES section) Black-footed ferret disease control Enter the number of sites protected from disease for the conservation of black-footed ferrets # Studies used to inform management Enter the number of studies completed whose findings are used to adapt management and/or inform management decisions.
Eligible and Ineligible Entities Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, U. S. Federal government agencies, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Tribal agencies, and educational institutions.
Ineligible applicants include businesses and unincorporated individuals. Ineligible Uses of Grant Funds Equipment: Applicants are encouraged to rent equipment where possible and cost-effective or use matching funds to make those purchases. NFWF acknowledges, however, that some projects may only be completed using NFWF funds to procure equipment.
If this applies to your project, please contact the program staff listed in this RFP to discuss options.
Federal funds and matching contributions may not be used to procure or obtain equipment, services, or systems (including entering into or renewing a contract) that uses telecommunications equipment or services produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities) as a substantial or essential component, or as critical technology of any system.
Refer to Public Law 115-232, section 889 for additional information. NFWF funds and matching contributions may not be used to support political advocacy, fundraising, lobbying, litigation, terrorist activities or Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations. NFWF funds may not be used to support ongoing efforts to comply with legal requirements, including permit conditions, mitigation and settlement agreements.
However, grant funds may be used to support projects that enhance or improve upon existing baseline compliance efforts. FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND MATCH The Northern Great Plains 2026 program will award approximately 15-25 grants with individual grants typically ranging from $200,000 to $1. 5 million.
Grants may be up to three years in length. 1:1 matching contributions (non-federal and federal) are encouraged to demonstrate broad support for the project and overall impact of the work. The ratio of matching contributions offered to grant funding requested is one criterion considered during the review process.
Match can be any combination of in cash and/or in-kind goods and services (for example external/partner services, volunteers, or grantee in-kind, materials and services donated, etc.) or other tangible contributions to the project objectives and outcomes. No priority will be given to higher cash percentages versus other sources of match.
In addition, eligible indirect costs (that would not be paid with requested grant funding) may be applied as match. More information about using indirect costs as match can be found by clicking here . Full information on how to document match, including a description of acceptable sources of match, is available here .
All proposals will be screened for relevance, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with NFWF and funding source policies. Proposals will then be evaluated based on the extent to which they meet the following criteria.
Program Goals and Priorities – Project contributes to the Program’s overall habitat and species conservation goals as identified in the Northern Great Plains Business Plan , and has specific, quantifiable performance metrics to evaluate project success. Project addresses one or more of the program priorities outlined in the Request for Proposal.
Partnership and Community Impact – The applicant organization partners and engages collaboratively with local community members, leaders, community-based organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to develop and implement the proposed project. This ensures long-term sustainability and success of the project, integration into local programs and policies, and community acceptance of proposed restoration actions.
Partners or communities are enlisted to broaden the sustained impact from the project. Describe the community characteristics of the project area, identify any communities impacted, describe outreach and community engagement activities and how those will be monitored and measured.
Use data to support descriptions and submit letters of support from community partners and/or collaborators demonstrating their commitment to the project and engagement in project activities as proposed. Budget – Costs are allowable, reasonable and budgeted in accordance with NFWF’s Budget Instructions cost categories. Federally-funded projects must be in compliance with OMB Uniform Guidance as applicable.
Matching Contributions – Matching Contributions consist of cash, contributed goods and services, volunteer hours, and/or property raised, spent, and acquired for the Project during the Period of Performance. Larger match ratios and matching fund contributions from a range of partners are encouraged and will be more competitive during application review.
Cost-Effectiveness – Cost-effectiveness analysis identifies the economically most efficient way to meet project objectives. Project includes a cost-effective budget that balances performance risk and efficient use of funds.
Cost-effectiveness evaluation includes, but is not limited to, an assessment of effective direct/indirect costs across all categories in the proposed budget according to the type, size and duration of the project and project objectives. Project budgets will be compared to similar projects to ensure proposed costs across all budget categories are reasonable for the activities being performed and the outcomes proposed.
Spatial Data – Project spatial data submitted to NFWF’s online mapping tool accurately represent the location(s) of conservation activity(ies) at the time of proposal submission. Successful projects will be required to submit improved spatial data for each conservation activity within the period of performance as necessary.
Transferability – Project has potential and plan to transfer lessons learned to other communities and/or to be integrated into government programs and policies. Communication – Project includes a detailed plan to communicate information about the project to appropriate audiences. Funding Need – Project establishes a clear need for the funds being requested, and demonstrates that activities would not move forward absent funding.
Conservation Plan and Context – The project advances an existing conservation plan or strategy. Monitoring – Project includes a plan for monitoring progress during and after the proposed project period to track project success and adaptively address new challenges and opportunities as they arise. Long-term Sustainability – Project will be maintained to ensure benefits are achieved and sustained over time.
This should include how future funding will be secured to implement necessary long-term monitoring and maintenance activities. Past Success – Applicant has a proven track record of success in implementing conservation practices with specific, measurable results.
Partnership – An appropriate partnership exists to implement the project and the project is supported by a strong local partnership that leverages additional funds and will sustain it after the life of the grant.
Identify proposed partners, if known (including potential or contemplated subawards to third party subrecipients of the applicant), the roles they will play in implementing the project, and how this project will build new or enhance existing partnerships.
(Note: a project partner is any local community, non-profit organization, Native Nation, and/or local, state, and federal government agency that contributes to the project in a substantial way and is closely involved in the completion of the project.) Environmental Services – NFWF funds projects in pursuit of its mission to sustain, restore and enhance the nation's fish, wildlife, plants and habitats for current and future generations.
NFWF recognizes that some benefits from projects may be of value with regards to credits on an environmental services market (such as a carbon credit market). NFWF does not participate in, facilitate, or manage an environmental services market nor does NFWF assert any claim on such credits.
Procurement – If the applicant chooses to specifically identify proposed Contractor(s) for Services, an award by NFWF to the applicant does not constitute NFWF’s express written authorization for the applicant to procure such specific services noncompetitively. When procuring goods and services, NFWF award recipients must follow documented procurement procedures which reflect applicable laws and regulations.
Publicity and Acknowledgement of Support – Award recipients will be required to grant NFWF the right and authority to publicize the project and NFWF’s financial support for the grant in press releases, publications and other public communications. Recipients may also be asked by NFWF to provide high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi) photographs depicting the project. Receiving Award Funds – Award payments are primarily reimbursable.
Projects may request funds for reimbursement at any time after completing a signed agreement with NFWF. A request of an advance of funds must be due to an imminent need of expenditure and must detail how the funds will be used and provide justification and a timeline for expected disbursement of these funds. Requests for monthly advances will not be considered.
Compliance Requirements – Projects selected may be subject to requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act (state and federal), and the National Historic Preservation Act. Documentation of compliance with these regulations must be approved prior to initiating activities that disturb or alter habitat or other features of the project site(s).
Applicants should budget sufficient time and resources to obtain the needed approvals. As may be applicable, successful applicants may be required to comply with additional Federal, state or local requirements and obtain all necessary permits and clearances. Quality Assurance – If a project involves significant monitoring, data collection or data use, grantees will be asked to prepare and submit quality assurance documentation ( www.
epa. gov/quality ). Applicants should budget sufficient time and resources to complete this task.
Permits – Successful applicants will be required to provide sufficient documentation that the project expects to receive or has received all necessary permits and clearances to comply with any Federal, state or local requirements.
Where projects involve work in the waters of the United States, NFWF strongly encourages applicants to conduct a permit pre-application meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers prior to submitting their proposal. In some cases, if a permit pre-application meeting has not been completed, NFWF may require successful applicants to complete such a meeting prior to grant award.
All application materials must be submitted online through NFWF’s Easygrants system. Go to easygrants. nfwf.
org to register in our Easygrants online system. New users to the system will be prompted to register before starting the application (if you already are a registered user, use your existing login). Enter your applicant information.
Once on your homepage, click the “Apply for Funding” button and select this RFP’s “Funding Opportunity” from the list of options. Follow the instructions in Easygrants to complete your application. Once an application has been started, it may be saved and returned to at a later time for completion and submission.
A Tip Sheet is available for quick reference while you are working through your application. This document can be downloaded here . Additional information to support the application process can be accessed on the NFWF website’s “ Applicant Information ” webpage.
There is a pre-recorded webinar available here which provides in-depth instructions on how to navigate Easygrants and submit an application online. For more information or questions about this RFP, please contact: Seth Gallagher, Program Director, Grasslands and Mountain West ( seth. gallagher@nfwf.
org ) Dani Tinnin, Rocky Mountain Regional Coordinator ( dani. tinnin@nfwf. org ) Or book some time with us here .
For issues or assistance with our online Easygrants system, please contact: Email: Easygrants@nfwf. org Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET, Monday-Friday. Include: your name, proposal ID #, e-mail address, phone number, program you are applying to, and a description of the issue.
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