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Virginia Wildlife Grant Program 2026 is sponsored by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) and Wildlife Foundation of Virginia (WFV). Supports programs connecting people (especially underrepresented populations) to outdoor recreation (fishing, wildlife viewing, boating, etc.) in Virginia.
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Virginia Wildlife Grant Program | Virginia DWR Virginia Wildlife Grant Program Virginia Wildlife Grant Program About the Virginia Wildlife Grant Program The Virginia Wildlife Grant Program is a joint effort of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) and the Wildlife Foundation of Virginia (WFV).
It provides funding to organizations with a common mission of connecting people to the outdoors and supports activities such as archery, boating/paddling, fishing, hunting/recreational shooting, and wildlife viewing. The grant prioritizes programs that are aligned with DWR’s R3 Plan as well as the Inclusive Excellence Plan .
Through a partnership with the Wildlife Foundation of Virginia, funds to support the Virginia Wildlife Grant Program come from: Round-up on purchases at Go Outdoors Virginia The sale of merchandise at Go Outdoors Virginia Direct contributions from corporations and individuals Virginia Wildlife Grant History Nearly 80,000 Participants Over $1 million in Awards Grant submission period: January 1 – February 1, 2026 Review Grant Application Guidance Girl Scout Council of the Colonial Coast Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School BSH Knights Archery and Wildlife Viewing Program Empowering Community Through Archery: A Cultural and Recreational Initiative Elk Hill Eddy Catchers River Mentor Program & Canoe Education Henrico County Recreation and Parks Paddling with the Community North River Neighbors' Alliance - Chapter of the Friends of the Shenandoah River (FOSR) Boating Capacity for North River Neighbors Kids Outdoor Zone @ Mt Vernon Baptist Church Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing - Roanoke/New River Valleys Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing - Roanoke/New River Valleys The Luck Group Organization The Mayfly Project, Virginia Leading Youth in Foster Care to the Outdoors in Virginia with Fly Fishing and Mentorship 50 Yard Range Shelter maintenance Youth Rifle and Shotgun Shooting Camp Outs Central Virginia Chapter Quail Forever Women's and Youth Introduction to Quail Hunting Events National Wildlife Federation Artemis Sportswomen Gear Library Three Notch'd Delta Waterfowl "HunteR3" Delta Waterfowl's R3 Program Parent/Family/retired recreational sport funding support Virginia Youth Education Summit Virginia Youth Education Summit Historic Rivers Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalists Nature Exploration Backpacks Northern Virginia Bird Alliance Increasing Nature and Wildlife Appreciation through Birdwatching in Northern Virginia Old Dominion University Birding Club Old Dominion University Birding Club Binoculars for Beginning Birders Friends of Huntley Meadows Park "After School Birders": Kids' Birding Sketch Club About the Better Together Partners Through a multiyear partnership and as an extension of the Virginia Wildlife Grant Program, DWR is funding four organizations that have received grant funding over multiple years.
Through this three-year partnership, the aligned organizations will develop opportunities for storytelling, engaging new audiences, and promoting conservation through outdoor recreation. Mission Statement: For the Next Generation: Backwoods Warriors is dedicated to fostering a community where youth, veterans, and first-time hunters thrive.
Through outreach and mentorship, Backwoods Warriors provides the foundation for the next generation of ethical hunters to build an everlasting connection with the outdoors. Ensuring hunting heritage lives on for generations to come.
Mission Statement: Beyond Boundaries' offers individuals of all ability levels, no matter physical, cognitive, or economic situation, the opportunity to experience outdoor activities with the surrounding community. Mission Statement: James River Women is dedicated to supporting and promoting the inclusion of FTWN-B paddlers within the whitewater community. James River Women belongs to everyone and is for everyone.
It is an open group that supports growth in the whitewater paddling community and is totally free. The goal of this group is to rewrite the narrative of who belongs in this sport — the answer is everyone… Mission Statement: Shenandoah Reel Women’s mission is to gather women of all ages to the river — to learn, share and empower each other. “This grant elevated the program to heights we couldn't have dreamed of last year.
Our program was able to nearly double in size thanks to the equipment we were able to purchase, as this allowed us to accept participants who did not have the means to obtain their own... We have been able to build up a core community around archery on campus, with many people coming into it brand new who have grown to be dedicated to the sport.
” — Club Archery at George Mason, Primary Grant Activity: Archery, Grant Year: 2023 If your organization is interested in applying for 2025 and would like to be notified of the grant application launch, please enter your email address: Interested in Supporting the Grant? For those companies or individuals interested in supporting or partnering with the Virginia Wildlife Grant Program, please contact Kelsey Steenburgh, Kelsey.
Steenburgh@dwr. virginia. gov .
© 2026 Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Web Policy | Freedom of Information (FOIA)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: VA‑based colleges/universities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits ([dwr. virginia. gov](https://dwr. virginia. gov/virginia-wildlife-grant-program/grant-application-guidance/? utm_source=openai)). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows start‑up: $2,000–$5,000; Growth: $5,000–$10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was February 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Virginia Wildlife Grant Program 2026 is funded by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) and Wildlife Foundation of Virginia (WFV). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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