Deadline: 10 December 2015
Wells Fargo and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) are seeking applications to promote sustainable communities through Environmental Solutions for Communities by supporting highly-visible projects that link economic development and community well-being to the stewardship and health of the environment.
NFWF supports conservation efforts in U.S. territories. NFWF has become one of the world’s largest conservation grant-makers. It works with both the public and private sectors to protect and restore its nation’s fish, wildlife, plants and habitats.
Priorities
- Supporting sustainable agricultural practices and private lands stewardship
- Conserving critical land and water resources and improving local water quality
- Restoring and managing natural habitat, species and ecosystems that are important to community livelihoods
- Facilitating investments in green infrastructure, renewable energy and energy efficiency
- Encouraging broad-based citizen participation in project implementation.
Funding Information
Approximately $2,460,000 is available nationwide for 2016 projects.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Indian tribes, educational institutions.
- Ineligible applicants include U.S. Federal government agencies, businesses, unincorporated individuals and international organizations.
- NFWF funds and matching contributions may not be used to support political advocacy, fundraising, lobbying, litigation, terrorist activities or Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations.
- NFWF funds may not be used to support ongoing efforts to comply with legal requirements, including permit conditions, mitigation and settlement agreements. However, grant funds may be used to support projects that enhance or improve upon existing baseline compliance efforts.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their applications online through NFWF’s Easygrants system.
For more information, please visit Communities Grant Program.
