GRANTS

The Mule Deer Foundation received a $744,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to expand habitat restoration and wildlife connectivity across the Northern Great Plains. The funding supports the Great Plains Initiative, which collaborates with private landowners and agencies to improve rangeland health and benefit mule deer, pronghorn, greater sage-grouse, and grassland birds.

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces the recipients of its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (Yamaha OAI) third quarter 2025 grants, awarding more than $155,000 to eight organizations across eight states.

Following up on 13 priority Reservoir projects funded in 2024 through a Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fund grant, the National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP), was grateful to receive another $500,000.00 Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fund Grant in 2025 to fund habitat conservation projects in nine priority reservoirs, identified by the Reservoir Fish Habitat Partnership, across the U.S.

The 2026 Vermont Watershed Grants Program is now accepting applications for projects that protect, restore and enhance the state's lakes, streams, rivers, and ponds, including Vermonters’ ability to understand and enjoy these treasures. Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday February 4, 2026.

Through the USDA Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is a pass-through partner for the Urban Forestry Development grants for communities.

Whitetails Unlimited awarded $258,079 in grants this past fiscal year in the state of Wisconsin. The majority of these grants fell in WTU's Staying on Target Program, supporting shooting and archery teams such as NASP, S3DA, Scholastic Clay Target Program, and USA Clay Target League.

Whitetails Unlimited issued grants totaling $1,122,189 fostering their Staying on Target Program this past fiscal year. Staying on Target grants included those awarded for shooting range development and improvements, safe shooting initiatives, and shooting and archery teams such as NASP, S3DA, and USA Clay Target League.

The Michigan DNR announced that 15 communities will share $1,920,100 in Recreation Passport grants for local public recreation projects. The grants awarded will fund a range of projects, including improvements at the Charlton Park boating access site, the Newstrom Park accessible pathway loop and the Diggins Hill Park sensory playground in the City of Cadilac.

The Michigan DNR announced 13 community recreation facilities projects recommended for a combined $11.9 million in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants.

The deadline for submitting Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) applications is Jan. 15, 2026. The goal of the LARE program is to restore and enhance aquatic habitat for fish and wildlife while ensuring continued use of Indiana’s publicly accessible lakes, rivers, and streams.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is now accepting applications for Shooting Range Improvement Grants. Approximately $400,000 in funding is available. Application deadline is Feb. 1, 2026.

Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation (AZSFWC) recently completed their fourth Quarter Grant assessment with $53,235 in grants from their L. Gary Stinson Grant Fund awarded to six Arizona non-profit organizations. Grant awards for the year totaled $266,885.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks?is accepting applications for more than $500,000 in recreation grants. Applications will be accepted for the Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program and the Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program. Application deadline is Feb. 1, 2026.

Whitetails Unlimited has granted $49,477 to DTD Outdoors over this past fiscal year. DTD stands for Deer, Turkey, and Ducks and focuses on providing hunting opportunities for military veterans and children with disabilities in and around Monroe County, Mississippi.

Iowa’s cities and counties can now apply for funding through the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant program, which provides financial support for outdoor recreation projects at the local level. The grant cycle is open Dec. 1, 2025 through March 6, 2026.

Whitetails Unlimited has granted $101,318 to various mission-related projects in the state of Louisiana over the past fiscal year. Many different organizations received grants pertaining to outdoor education, habitat enhancement, and hunting and shooting sports preservation from Whitetails Unlimited’s 12 Louisiana chapters.

Vital wetland conservation work, led by Ducks Unlimited (DU) in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, received a major boost today, thanks to a $2.5 million grant from DU’s longstanding partner, the James M. Cox Fo

The NRA Foundation announced a $250,000 grant to USA Shooting to support the organization’s national team programs. This investment will help strengthen athlete development, enhance training resources, and ensure America’s top competitive shooters have the tools they need to excel on the world stage.

Whitetails Unlimited awarded more than $160,000 in grants to the National Archery in the Schools Program this past fiscal year. Both WTU and NASP are deeply committed to helping develop archers and hunters, especially when it comes to youth.

Whitetails Unlimited issued grants totaling $637,480 fostering their DEER (Developing Educational and Environmental Resources) Program this past fiscal year.