The Idaho Fish and Game Commission awarded $100,000 to organizations statewide including the Idaho Trappers Association, Mule Deer Foundation, Cast Hope, and Idaho Wildlife Federation for projects enhancing fish and wildlife habitat, education, and recreational opportunities in hunting, fishing, and trapping.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is accepting Watchable Wildlife Grant proposals funded through the Wildlife Conservation Fund to enhance wildlife viewing opportunities. The application period runs August 3 to October 2, 2026, with a maximum award of $6,000 per proposal and a required 25% project match.
Whitetails Unlimited awarded 2,312 grants totaling $4,059,605 for mission-related projects during their 2025-2026 fiscal year. The grants support four pillar programs including habitat enhancement, education, and preservation of hunting traditions for future generations.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources awarded $11.2 million in grants from the Whole Watershed Fund to support 30 restoration projects across five key watersheds. Projects include land conservation, wetland creation, stream restoration, and an environmental workforce development program in Baltimore, with over $11 million in leveraged funds bringing total investment to $22 million.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is funding 14 projects totaling nearly $200,000 through the Deer Habitat Improvement Partnership Initiative in 2026, doubling past annual funding. Conservation groups, K-12 students, and landowners across the Upper Peninsula will improve hundreds of acres of white-tailed deer habitat using funds generated from deer hunting license revenue.
Whitetails Unlimited distributed $812,944 in grants during Q2 2026 across its four pillar programs: Outdoor Education, Hunting Preservation, Habitat Enhancement, and Shooting Sports Advancement, with the Hunting Preservation program receiving the largest allocation.
The Michigan DNR is accepting applications for off-road vehicle safety education grants to fund certified instructors and ORV safety courses. County and local government agencies, school districts, and colleges and universities may apply by August 1st. Grant funding supports safety classes required for ORV operators under 16 years old.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP) advisory council will meet July 14-15 in Helena to rank and review grant proposals. The public can view the meetings via Zoom. WHIP coordinator Andrew Amidon is available for more information.
Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors received a $200,000 grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, the largest in the organization's 24-year history. The award will fund expansion of its mentoring program into Pennsylvania, connecting youth with volunteer mentors for hunting, fishing, and conservation experiences.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry is accepting applications for urban forestry grants funded through the USDA Forest Service. Eligible projects include tree planting, inventories, canopy assessments, and storm response planning, with a 1:1 match required. Applications are due September 11.
Whitetails Unlimited granted $97,806 to the Catch-A-Dream Foundation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, primarily through the Dream Sheds program initiated by Mark and Terry Drury of Drury Outdoors. Since 2006, Whitetails Unlimited has provided over $950,000 to support the foundation's mission of providing hunting and fishing trips to children with life-threatening illnesses.
Whitetails Unlimited granted $125,620 to 4-H programs during the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support youth shooting sports and leadership development. The organization's Target Program aims to preserve the hunting tradition for future generations through hands-on learning experiences.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources awarded $690,000 in competitive grants to nine flood reduction and restoration projects across Maryland counties. Funding from the Resilience Through Restoration Initiative and NOAA will support living shorelines, green infrastructure, and flood preparedness planning in Anne Arundel, Cecil, Dorchester, Harford, Howard, Prince George's, and Somerset counties.
Whitetails Unlimited granted $33,593 to the Champaign County Outdoor Heritage Chapter in Ohio to support youth pheasant hunts, archery education, NASP programs, and wildlife habitat improvements for local school districts and 4-H programs.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the towns of Burns Harbor and Porter celebrated the groundbreaking of two Marquette Greenway segments totaling 1.86 miles. Burns Harbor received a $5 million DNR grant for 0.82 miles, while Porter received $2,077,016 for 1.04 miles, aligning with Governor Mike Braun's commitment to outdoor recreation.
The MassWildlife Habitat Management Grant Program provides $5,000 to $75,000 grants to private and municipal landowners to enhance wildlife habitat on conserved lands. Applications are due July 6, 2026, and projects must be completed by June 30, 2027, supporting habitat restoration for Species of Greatest Conservation Need and promoting outdoor recreation access.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is accepting applications for Local Sportsmen's Group grants with a June 14, 2026 deadline. The $100,000 in available funding supports organizations providing mentored projects to recruit and develop new hunters and anglers.
Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation awarded $80,000 in L. Gary Stinson Grant Fund grants to the AZ Deer Association and Conservation First USA for habitat conservation projects on the Tonto National Forest. Year-to-date 2026 grants total $125,425 to eight Arizona non-profit organizations.
Whitetails Unlimited granted $34,367 to feeding the hungry groups, with significant support for Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, Feeding Illinois, and Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry. These organizations partner with butchers and hunters to distribute venison to food banks, with one deer providing approximately 160 meals.
MidwayUSA Foundation is accepting grant applications with a June 15 deadline to support youth shooting sports programs. The foundation has awarded over $88 million in cash grants since inception, with $7.6 million distributed in 2026, helping teams like Heathwood Hall Highlanders cover ammunition, equipment, and event costs.