Youth and Wildlife Funding

Dana Brown Charitable Trust Grant is a grant from the Dana Brown Charitable Trust that funds high-impact, low-risk programs aiding financially disadvantaged children up to age 18 in the St. Louis, Missouri area. The trust places high importance on organizations that work collaboratively with other nonprofits and focuses on reducing financial barriers for children. Applicants must outline a specific project or program serving children under 18, even if the organization serves broader age groups. The trust prioritizes organizations demonstrating strong collaborative partnerships with other nonprofits and clear evidence of community impact. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations in the St. Louis area. Award amounts are not specified. Applicants should contact the trust for current funding cycles and application procedures.

Hansen Family Foundation Grants is sponsored by HANSAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC. (also appears as Hansen Family Foundation Inc.). HANSAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC. provides grants for International Development, Youth Development, and Education. While not directly focused on wildlife, some environmental education or youth programs with a wildlife focus might be considered.

Outdoor Equity Grant Program is sponsored by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Funds a wide variety of outdoor recreation, education, and job training opportunities for youth, particularly those who traditionally have been excluded from Colorado's outdoor culture. This includes reducing barriers to participation, such as the cost of specialized equipment.

The Bureau of Land Management"s Plant Conservation and Restoration Program (PCRP) is a national leader in building the native seed supply chain essential for restoring resilient public lands and supporting multiple use and sustained yield. PCRP advances Department of the Interior mission to protect and manage America's natural resources. The native seed PCRP adds to the commercial market enables rapid recovery following wildfire, hurricanes, and other natural disasters; can be used by proponents to help satisfy revegetation requirements for energy and infrastructure projects; and helps farmers and creates jobs by expanding market access for small producers.A core mission of PCRP is to grow the national native seed supply chain through partnerships with eligible state, tribal, academic, and non-governmental organizations. Reliable native seed supplies are critical to improving rangeland health, restoring wildlife habitat and migration corridors, reclaiming mined and timber-harvested lands, and reducing invasive species. Expanding this pipeline lowers seed costs, reduces producer risk, creates American jobs, and ensures long-term project success with durable vegetative establishment.In 2026, PCRP is strategically focused on:Local seed collections to diversify species in the marketplace while creating employment opportunities.Support for farmers and nonprofits entering the native seed market to strengthen rural economies and shared stewardship.Nursery production of species unsuitable for direct seeding to support healthy rangelands, forests and watersheds, big game and healthy wildlife habitat,Applied science and innovation to reduce costs, lower risk, and improve restoration outcomes.Manage native plant communities and special status plants to maintain multiple use and sustained yieldPCRP seeks partnerships to:Collaborate with state agriculture departments, NRCS, and others to expand farmer access to the seed market.Work with wildlife agencies and others to implement post-fire recovery, restore migration corridors, and protect priority species.Develop technology and infrastructure for seed collection, cleaning, banking, and production of hard-to-grow species.Advance applied science to sustain special status plant species and prevent regulatory impacts on energy development.Support technology development, technology transfer and education so native seed is used more effectively. Integrate native seed use across BLM programs including Wildlife, Oil & Gas, Minerals, Fuels, Range, and Renewable Energy.Through this NOFO, PCRP invites partners to join in strengthening America"s native seed supply chain—ensuring healthier public lands, stronger rural economies, and cost effective lasting ecological resilience. Funding Opportunity Number: L26AS00050. Assistance Listing: 15.245. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: NR. Award Amount: $10K – $500K per award.