The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) created the Watchable Wildlife Grant Program to support wildlife viewing and stewardship.
Donor Name: Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 05/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This grant supports projects enhancing wildlife experiences, with priority for initiatives that are brought forward by or are co-developed with underserved communities and have equity-focused initiatives.
Funding Information
- $30,000 is available for grant projects. Grant requests may be no less than $5,000. Funding from Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife will be provided in the form of reimbursement
- Grant is intended to:
- Create, improve, increase, and/or promote opportunities to experience wildlife and/or learn about responsible wildlife viewing practices.
- Benefit Washington wildlife and residents.
- Raise awareness about wildlife conservation and increasing biodiversity.
- Increase community involvement in wildlife conservation.
Project Examples
- Incorporating ADA-accessible features and materials into a wildlife viewing space
- Creating signage for wildlife identification in a park or along a trail
- Developing a regional wildlife viewing trail
- Hosting LGBTQ+ community events to go birding together
- Developing a pollinator garden in a schoolyard or community space and labeling it with species information and/or accompanying it with fish or wildlife lesson planning.
Who can apply?
Individuals, 501(c)(3) non-profits, schools/universities, local and county governments, and federally-recognized tribes. Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife employees are not eligible to apply for this grant.
For more information, visit WDFW.
