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Project to Restore Gulf of Mexico Fish Kicks Off Third Year

The third annual Deepwater Horizon Oceanic Fish Restoration Project began on January 1, 2019.

PG&E's NRT: The First Five Years An Exploratory Evaluation (July 2006)

2015 Funding Priorities & Application Guidance

Funding priorities for Gulf coastal bird species are being addressed through the Gulf Coast Conservatio

Conservation Science

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's primary focus is on fish, mammals, birds, pollinators, reptiles and amphibians and their habitats in need of conservation action. By using clear criteria on how and where to invest resources, NFWF maximizes its impact on the species and ecosystems most in need of conservation and achieves a high return on investment.

Conservation Measures

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation follows the Conservation Measures Partnership’s Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation to maximize the benefits of our investments.​

Strategies & Results

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funds projects that get measurable results. Since our founding in 1984, NFWF has earned a reputation for effective, results-oriented approaches to conservation problems. We invest in a variety of conservation strategies to achieve our goals. Analyzing the outcomes of our actions and measuring our impact is an important part of what we do.

Evaluating Our Results

Third-Party Evaluations

Since 2004, NFWF has commissioned third-party experts to conduct in-depth evaluations of our conservation programs.

New Lighting Gives Sea Turtle Hatchlings a New Lease on Life

In Florida, the bright lights of urbanization often overpower the moonlight that normally guides newly hatched turtles to sea.

Apply for a Grant

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation provides funding on a competitive basis to projects that sustain, restore and enhance our nation's fish, wildlife and plants, and their habitats. 

Application Information

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation supports more than 70 grant programs to protect and restore our nation's wildlife and habitats. We encourage you to read our complete list of conservation programs and review the program goals and guidelines to select the one appropriate for you. You can submit applications online through Easygrants, our grant application and management system.