Federal Foundation Funding & Grants PA OH WV National history Updated Sep 2026

NFWF America’s Ecosystem Restoration Initiative

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National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

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Program Summary

A consolidated federal and private grant program letting applicants reach multiple funders with a single application for watershed and habitat restoration.

Full Description

The initiative pools funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, NRCS, the Forest Service, Native Americans in Philanthropy, and other private funders into one competitive program. Core areas of need include conserving and restoring rivers, wetlands, and watersheds, improving community and ecosystem resilience to flooding and drought, and expanding community access to the outdoors. Applicants are encouraged to propose landscape-scale or cross-jurisdictional projects that advance existing conservation plans.

Key Details

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Eligible Applicants

States, Tribal and Native Nations, U.S. territories, nonprofits, academic institutions, local governments

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Geographic Focus

PA, OH, WV, National

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Funding Amount

Varies by funding round; consolidated multi-agency pool

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Contact

Sydney Godbey, Director of National Programs, Sydney.Godbey@nfwf.org