The Wild Sheep Foundation received a cash grant from the MidwayUSA Foundation to support its S.H.E.E.P. youth shooting sports and education program. The funding will help offset ammunition, targets, entry fees, and travel costs, enabling WSF to expand opportunities for young people to develop shooting skills and learn ethical hunting practices.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is accepting applications for 2026 Land and Water Conservation Fund grants from cities, villages, and natural resources districts through October 30. The program offers up to $600,000 in reimbursable grants with a 50% match for outdoor recreation projects.
The Wild Sheep Foundation announced a $150,000 grant from the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Outdoor Fund for its Grant-In-Aid Program. Over eight years, the fund has contributed $926,000 to support wild sheep conservation initiatives across North America, including habitat restoration and disease surveillance projects.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources awarded $892,200 in Fisheries Habitat Grants to ten conservation projects across the state. Funded by fishing license sales and state general funds, the grants support fish habitat conservation, dam removal, and restoration efforts through organizations including Michigan Trout Unlimited, Friends of the Rouge, and local conservation districts.
Whitetails Unlimited awarded $301,225 to mission-related projects in Missouri through 29 chapters, with most grants supporting the Preserving the Hunting Tradition Program, which increases hunting opportunities for youth, women, veterans, and those with disabilities.
Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation (AZSFWC) awarded $45,320 in grants from their L. Gary Stinson Grant Fund to nine Arizona non-profit organizations in Q3, supporting habitat conservation, education, and youth recruitment initiatives. Year-to-date 2026 grants total $250,745 to 19 organizations.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for its 2026 venison donation grant program, offering $25,000 total to assist with butchering and processing costs. Eligible organizations include county governments, municipal corporations, and 501(c)3 nonprofits. Applications are due by September 27, 2026.
The Maryland Environmental Trust, in partnership with the Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Department of Agriculture, and the Chesapeake Bay Trust, is accepting applications for the Keep Maryland Beautiful Grants program with approximately $349,000 available. The deadline is December 1, 2026, and awards will be announced in March 2027.
Michigan's Invasive Species Grant Program is accepting proposals for the 2026 funding cycle with $2.4 million available. The joint effort of Michigan's departments of Natural Resources; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Agriculture and Rural Development supports prevention, detection, and control of invasive species. Full proposals are due November 1.
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA awarded over $225,000 through the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative to seven organizations supporting youth outdoor education, trail stewardship, and responsible motorized recreation. Recipients include Catalina Outdoor Adventure Club, GARTRA, Quad Cities ATV Club, San Luis Valley Great Outdoors, All Kids Bike, SCORR, and West Central Montana Avalanche Foundation.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission voted to grant $690,625 to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission's Division of Rural Services for conservation education grants. Funds derived from wildlife and boating violation fines support programs including Fishing in the Natural State, Project WILD, and Archery in the Schools.
Idaho Fish and Game received a $1.65 million federal grant through the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program to expand the Access Yes! program, which compensates landowners for providing hunting and fishing access on private land. The funding will increase competitive lease rates and expand enrolled acreage over three years.
Michigan's Department of Natural Resources awarded nearly $650,000 in Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grants to 15 communities and organizations. Projects include tree planting in Breitung Charter Township, Benton Harbor, and Three Rivers, with grantees collectively planting over 1,200 trees and managing more than 2,000 public trees across the state.
Idaho Fish and Game's Shooting Range Development Grant program offers competitive grants to upgrade public firearms and archery ranges. Applications are due Nov. 2 and eligible organizations include nonprofit shooting clubs and government agencies. Grants require a 25% match through donated labor or materials.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission received a $2.1 million USDA grant through the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program to support its Waterfowl Rice Incentive Conservation Enhancement program for three years. The program pays rice producers to flood fields for migrating waterfowl and provides public hunting opportunities on private land.
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) funded a new adaptive mobility vehicle for Lake Guntersville State Park through the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA). The specialized all-terrain vehicle enables visitors with mobility challenges to explore trails and experience the park's scenic beauty with greater independence.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry's Community & Urban Forestry program, funded through the USDA Forest Service, is accepting applications for urban forestry grants with a Sept. 11 deadline. Fundable projects include tree planting, inventories, canopy assessments, and storm response planning, requiring a 1:1 match.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, DTE Foundation, and ReLeaf Michigan are offering up to $95,000 in grants for community tree planting projects. Applicants can request up to $4,000 with a 1-to-1 matching requirement, with applications due September 14 through DNR MiGrants.
Whitetails Unlimited granted $533,741.97 to shooting sports organizations including NASP, USA Clay Target, and S3DA in partnership with the National Shooting Sports Foundation for National Shooting Sports Month in August.
Friends of NRA has opened grant applications for organizations supporting youth education, shooting sports, hunter education, and firearms training. Grants fund safety programs, marksmanship enhancement, and facility improvements, with application deadlines varying by state and at least two months provided for completion.