National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)

Since our creation by Congress in 1984, NFWF has grown to become the nation’s largest private conservation foundation. We work with both the public and private sectors to protect and restore our nation’s fish, wildlife, plants and habitats for current and future generations.

NFWF supports conservation efforts across all 50 states and U.S. territories. Since our founding, we've funded over 22,100 rigorously evaluated projects, awarded to both large environmental organizations and small local initiatives. We do not fund advocacy or litigation, and do not conduct membership campaigns. Instead, we focus on achieving results and building a better future for our world.

How We Work
NFWF specializes in bringing all parties to the table - including individuals, government agencies, nonprofits and corporations. Together, we protect and restore imperiled species, promote healthy oceans and estuaries, improve working landscapes for wildlife, advance sustainable fisheries and conserve water for wildlife and people.

This collaborative strategy has led to financial commitments exceeding $10 billion for our conservation mission. We currently partner with 15 federal agencies and more than 53 corporate and foundation entities.

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation awards competitive grants through our programs to protect and conserve our nation’s fish, wildlife, plants and habitats. The Foundation works with public and private partners in all 50 states and U.S. territories to solve the most challenging conservation problems. Explore our programs below to learn about their conservation goals and strategies, and the species and landscapes they support.