The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) focuses on the conservation and restoration of the nation’s fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats. It aims to address critical ecological challenges by fostering partnerships that advance conservation outcomes. NFWF's mission encompasses a commitment to protect and enhance the resilience of natural habitats and communities against environmental threats through strategic conservation efforts.
The grant program, overseen by The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, specifically emphasizes the protection and conservation of large-scale habitats vital for fish, wildlife, and plants through voluntary land acquisitions and perpetual conservation easements. Launched in 2005 in partnership with Walmart, the Acres for America program seeks to offset the footprint of Walmart's domestic facilities on a minimum acre-by-acre basis. The initiative has already resulted in the permanent protection of over 2 million acres and has connected more than 47 million acres of conservation lands nationwide. This program prioritizes projects that achieve significant conservation outcomes and encourages potential applicants to engage with regional office staff before submitting a pre-proposal, aiming to provide guidance and improve project alignment with program goals.