National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is accepting proposals for its 2025-2026 Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund.
Donor Name: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
State: Michigan
County: Livingston County (MI), Macomb County (MI), Monroe County (MI), Oakland County (MI), Saint Clair County (MI), Washtenaw County (MI), Wayne County (MI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/16/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Fund will award grants to help increase the resilience of communities and natural resources in Southeast Michigan by reducing the impact of stormwater, improving water quality, enhancing habitat, and increasing the usability of public space and natural areas. Grants will be awarded in three categories: 1) expanding nature-based solutions and access to nature, 2) improving habitat quality and connectivity, 3) activating restored habitats and natural areas.
The Fund was created to provide financial resources that benefit Southeast Michigan communities and wildlife habitats by supporting voluntary conservation investments. By investing in nature-based stormwater solutions, the Fund seeks to reduce flooding while also creating safe, dynamic, and enjoyable public natural spaces that improve habitat values for wildlife and quality of life for residents. By restoring the region’s unique natural areas, the Fund seeks to enhance the quality and connectivity of habitat for wildlife, improve the ability of these habitats to withstand and absorb the impact of environmental stressors, and make nature more accessible for everyone.
Program Priorities
The Fund will award grants in the following categories:
- Expanding nature-based solutions and access to nature
- Improving Habitat Quality and Connectivity
- Activating Restored Habitats and Natural Areas.
Funding Information
Individual grants typically range from $150,000 to $400,000.
Geographic Focus
To be eligible for funding, projects must be located within the seven-county region of Southeast Michigan including St. Clair, Macomb, Oakland, Wayne, Washtenaw, Livingston, and Monroe counties.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible and Ineligible Entities
- Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, tribal governments and organizations, and educational institutions. To be competitive, applicant organizations must demonstrate capacity and experience commensurate with the scale or complexity of the project being proposed and the funding being requested. If the applicant is a government entity or municipality, close partnership with at least one non-profit and/or community organization is required for projects to be competitive.
- Ineligible applicants include federal government agencies, unincorporated individuals, and for-profit businesses. While these entities may not be the primary recipient of grant funds, they may be partners or contractors.
For more information, visit NFWF.
