The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (“NFWF”) is soliciting proposals to provide compensatory mitigation through the restoration, establishment, enhancement, and preservation of streams and associated riparian buffers in the State of Tennessee.
Donor Name: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
State: Tennessee
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline:11/24/2025
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
NFWF established and administers the SMFT with monies it received in 2024 and 2025 from the now-defunct Tennessee Stream Mitigation Program (“TSMP”), which will be applied to appropriate compensatory mitigation projects, activities, and related expenses as approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville and Memphis Districts (“USACE”), in consultation with the Interagency Review Team, in accordance with the 2008 Final Rule on Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources (33 CFR Parts 325 and 332; 40 CFR Part 230) and the 2004 Stream Mitigation Guidelines for the State of Tennessee.
All proposals must comply with the 2008 Mitigation Rule and specifically address how projects will provide compensatory mitigation through the restoration, establishment, and enhancement of degraded streams and associated riparian buffer areas, or preservation of high-quality streams and associated riparian buffers in the State of Tennessee, within a specific Service Area. Strong consideration will be given to projects that are lower in cost per credit and can be implemented quickly.
Funding Information
For this RFP, the total amount of funding available from the SMFT for stream mitigation projects is approximately $36.6 million.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible entities include non-profit 501(c) organizations, U.S. Federal government agencies, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Tribal Governments and Organizations, and private businesses. Entities that do not fall within one of the previously described categories are ineligible for consideration.
Other Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applications must:
- Provide proof of experience with stream restoration projects and/or experience executing site protection.
- Be able to be bonded and acquire financial assurances for restoration projects.
- Be able to submit the following documents: Certificate of Existence, Certificate of Insurance, Statement of Litigation, IRS Form 990, and GAAP Audited Financial Statement.
For more information, visit NFWF.
