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Federal & State Partners
NFWF was established by Congress in 1984 to conserve fish, wildlife and plant species through innovative partnerships with federal agencies, corporation
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Foundation Partners
NFWF works with many foundations to advance conservation across the country. These foundations actively supported NFWF conservation programs in 2020.&nb
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2020 Conservation Investments
In fiscal year 2020, NFWF invested $398.5 million to support more than 950 projects.
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Who We Are
If you’re not out there, working every day in our nation’s forests, grasslands, wetlands and marine environments to conserve wildlife and natural habitats, t
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What We Do
NFWF works with partners at the highest levels of government, private industry and the scientific community to identify and quickly address our nation’s most
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Where We Work
NFWF has funded conservation projects in all 50 states and U.S. territories, nearly 20,000 since our founding in 1984.
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Why It Matters
We believe that effective, large-scale conservation efforts are the key to a better future for our nation, both for wildlife species across the United States
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Next Section: Financial Summary
NFWF works with our partners to invest in science-based conservation.
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Next Section: About NFWF
NFWF is the nation’s largest private conservation grant-maker and one if its most effective.
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