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Southwest Rivers Headwaters Fund | NFWF Southwest Rivers Headwaters Fund Black River, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Arizona The Southwest Rivers Headwaters Fund is dedicated to restoring, protecting, and enhancing aquatic and riparian species and their habitats in the headwaters of the Rio Grande and Colorado River watersheds.
The Southwest Rivers Headwaters Fund is dedicated to restoring, protecting, and enhancing aquatic and riparian species and their habitats in the headwaters of the Rio Grande and Colorado River watersheds. The Fund was launched in 2019 and is a partnership with the Trinchera Blanca Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
Implementation partners include community watershed groups, nonprofit organizations, state wildlife agencies, tribes and federal agencies. Headwater streams of the Colorado River and Rio Grande and their riparian habitats have a disproportionate impact on wildlife, with 70 percent of threatened and endangered vertebrate species in the region dependent upon riparian zones for at least a part of their life cycle.
These streams are fed primarily by high-elevation snowmelt, a resource that has diminished in the past two decades due to historic drought and the impacts of a changing climate. Today, many native species are now found only in small portions of their historic ranges.
Rivers that once spread wide across floodplains, supporting dynamic side channels and shallow rearing habitat for fish and nourishing native riparian vegetation, have become narrow channels that are limited by dam releases and water diversions. Widespread hunting of North American beaver for the fur trade in the 19th century led to reductions in wetland habitat and incision of stream channels across the landscape.
Projects supported by the Fund benefit unique southwestern riparian species like Rio Grande cutthroat trout, Chiricahua leopard frog and southwestern willow flycatcher as well as the keystone species North American beaver by addressing the leading factors in aquatic and riparian species decline, including loss of natural processes and habitat, environmental change, and invasive species.
Maintaining healthy headwater streams can help replenish water upstream and provide security for water users, fish, and wildlife downstream.
The goals of the Southwest Rivers Headwaters Fund include: Implement process-based wetland, riparian and instream habitat restoration and enhancement through restoration of natural fluvial process that increase floodplain connectivity, dynamic channel processes and recruitment of native riparian vegetation. Increase water availability for species and their habitats and/or remove barriers to flow.
Reintroduce and translocate priority aquatic species to stream reaches with improved habitat and protection from invasive species.
Southwest Rivers Headwaters 2026 Request for Proposals - CLOSED 2020 Southwest Rivers Applicant Webinar Recording 2025 Program Fact Sheet and Grant Slate 2024 Program Fact Sheet and Grant Slate 2023 Program Fact Sheet and Grant Slate Rio Grande Headwaters 2019 Grant Slate Southwest Rivers Program - Headwaters 2020 Grant Slate Program Director, Southwest Director, Rocky Mountain Regional Office Manager, Rocky Mountain Regional Programs Coordinator, Regional Programs The North American beaver, the largest rodent species in North America, are primarily aquatic and highly social.
Considered to be ecosystem engineers, beavers construct dams to flood areas for forage and protection that also provide crucial habitat for other aquatic and wetland species. Southwest Rivers Headwaters Fund Southwest Rivers Business Plan Bringing wetlands back to life in New Mexico NFWF Announces $1.
5 Million in Conservation Grants to Help Restore Colorado River and Rio Grande Headwaters NFWF Announces $663,000 in New Grants to Restore Colorado River and Rio Grande Headwaters
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, state wildlife agencies, tribes, and federal agencies in Arizona. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Southwest Rivers Headwaters Fund is funded by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Arizona. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Long Island Sound Futures Fund 2026 Request for Proposals is sponsored by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). The Long Island Sound Futures Fund supports projects that aim to protect and restore the Long Island Sound. This includes efforts related to water quality, habitat restoration, and conservation, which can involve innovative approaches.
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Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.