Explore top grants, sponsorships, and innovative ideas for successful wildlife conservation fundraising that make a lasting impact.
Start a fundraiserUnlock funding for your nonprofit with grants designed for Wildlife Conservation. Explore government, foundation, and corporate grants to expand your impact.
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
$300,000 - $2,000,000
Government
Supports development of new tools, approaches, practices, and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands. Open to non-federal entities, including faith-based organizations.
Wildlife Restoration Grant Program
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Varies by project
Government
Provides funding to states for projects that restore, conserve, manage, and enhance wild birds and mammals and their habitats. Non-profits can partner with state agencies.
National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Up to $1,000,000 per project
Government
Provides grants to coastal states to protect, restore and enhance coastal wetland ecosystems. Non-profits can partner with state agencies on projects.
Partner with businesses that share your mission! Corporate sponsorships can provide funding, in-kind donations, and visibility to help your nonprofit expand and sustain Wildlife Conservation efforts.
2.2% + $0.30 per transaction; 0.8% for ACH payments*
2.9% + $0.30 per donation
Up to 5% + 35¢ per transaction
Innovative fundraising fuels your mission. From peer-to-peer campaigns to community events, explore creative ways to raise funds and ensure long-term success for your Wildlife Conservation.
Digital Wildlife Adoption Program
Launch an online platform where supporters can symbolically adopt endangered animals. Provide regular updates, photos, and videos of the adopted animals to maintain engagement.
Wildlife Photography Contest
Organize a virtual wildlife photography contest where participants submit their best shots for a fee. Display entries in an online gallery and have supporters vote for winners.
Eco-friendly Wildlife Conservation Merchandise
Design and sell a line of sustainable, wildlife-themed products such as reusable water bottles, bamboo utensils, and organic cotton t-shirts.
Corporate 'Adopt a Habitat' Program
Partner with businesses to sponsor the restoration and protection of specific wildlife habitats. Offer tiered sponsorship levels with corresponding recognition and engagement opportunities.
Community Wildlife Watch App
Develop a mobile app that allows users to report wildlife sightings and contribute to conservation research. Integrate a donation feature and gamification elements to encourage engagement.
Virtual Wildlife Conservation Webinar Series
Host a series of expert-led webinars on various wildlife conservation topics. Charge a fee for attendance and offer exclusive content or Q&A sessions for higher-tier donors.
Annual 'Walk for Wildlife' Challenge
Organize a global virtual walking challenge where participants track their steps or miles walked over a month, with each milestone unlocking donations from sponsors.
Wildlife Conservation Subscription Box
Create a monthly subscription box featuring sustainable products, educational materials about endangered species, and exclusive conservation updates.
Wildlife Tech Innovation Challenge
Collaborate with tech companies to host a hackathon or innovation challenge focused on developing new technologies for wildlife conservation. Participants pay an entry fee, and winning solutions receive funding for implementation.
Local Ecosystem Restoration Days
Organize regular community events where volunteers contribute to local ecosystem restoration projects. Participants make a donation to join, and local businesses sponsor the events.
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