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 Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors Fund by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) seeks proposals for projects that aim to improve the quality of big game seasonal habitats, stopover areas, and migration corridors primarily on federal lands. It also targets voluntary conservation efforts on private and Tribal lands prioritized by state or Native Nations. The grant focuses on sustaining robust populations of big game such as elk, mule deer, and pronghorn, benefiting a broad range of species, and implementing strategies for habitat connectivity and climate resiliency. With an expected funding of approximately $3 million, the initiative involves significant partnerships, including with the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the U.S. Forest Service (FS), and ConocoPhillips.