Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Wildlife Innovation
With a mission to support innovative social and environmental solutions, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides Oregon conservation and wildlife-focused organizations with up to US $300,000 over three years in unrestricted funding or investment capital. Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits working with underserved communities and scalable models may be eligible.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Forest Stewardship Funding from Oregon Department of Forestry
Private rural landowners in Oregon seeking to develop or update forest management plans can receive cost-share assistance for professional Forest Stewardship Plans. Oregon Department of Forestry reimburses up to 75% of eligible planning costs for 10+ acre forested properties, helping improve timber value, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and overall forest health, which may benefit wildlife-focused land management.
Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF)
Habitat Restoration Funding from Oregon Watershed Board
Oregon tribes, watershed councils, conservation districts, nonprofits, schools, and public agencies can receive up to US $20,000 for on-the-ground habitat and watershed restoration projects that benefit wildlife. Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board provides Oregon wildlife and habitat organizations with competitive small grants for projects on private lands, including fish passage, riparian, wetland, instream, and upland improvements.
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)
PNC Foundation Support for Community Development
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on early childhood education or community economic development in Oregon communities where PNC operates can seek funding for programs and services. With a mission to strengthen and enrich local communities, PNC Foundation provides grants for education, affordable housing, small business support, job training, arts, and neighborhood revitalization benefiting low- and moderate-income residents.
PNC Foundation
Oregon Wildlife Rehabilitation Funding via Kinsman Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 1, 2026
Oregon wildlife and historic preservation nonprofits and government agencies can access funding through Kinsman Foundation for native wildlife rehabilitation, wildlife appreciation, and architectural preservation projects. Grants of US $5,000 - US $45,000 support work benefiting Oregon and southern Washington, with a preference for project support and public-serving programs involving historic buildings or licensed wildlife rehabilitators.
Kinsman Foundation
Oregon Wildlife Rehabilitation Funding via Kinsman Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Oregon and southern Washington 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government agencies can apply for the Kinsman Foundation Small Grants, awarding up to US $5,000 for native wildlife rehabilitation and public wildlife appreciation projects. Programs must benefit the general public and focus on urgent care for injured or orphaned native wildlife or stewardship-focused appreciation activities.
Kinsman Foundation
Oregon Wildlife Habitat Funding via OWEB
Applications due Aug 4, 2026
Tribes, watershed councils, conservation districts, nonprofits, schools, and local governments in Oregon can apply for Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board restoration grants to protect or restore native fish and wildlife habitat. Funding supports instream, riparian, upland, wetland, and estuarine projects that improve habitat, water quality, streamflow, and overall watershed function for wildlife.
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Restoration Grants in Oregon
Applications due Aug 4, 2026
Oregon nonprofits, tribes, schools, watershed councils, and other local entities planning habitat or watershed restoration in Oregon can access funding through Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board to develop technical designs and engineering plans. These technical assistance grants support projects that protect and restore natural habitats, which may benefit organizations focused on wildlife and ecosystem conservation.
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)
Habitat Restoration Planning Funding from OWEB
Applications due Aug 4, 2026
Oregon nonprofits, tribes, watershed councils, schools, and other eligible local entities can seek support to develop implementation plans for habitat and watershed restoration projects in Oregon. Grants from Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board help organizations complete resource assessment and planning, which may benefit wildlife conservation efforts, including in areas affected by recent wildfires.
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)
Oregon Wildlife Foundation Habitat Grants in Oregon
Applications due Aug 21, 2026
Oregon nonprofits, ODFW, volunteer groups with a fiscal sponsor, and qualified individuals can receive up to US $5,000 for wildlife habitat restoration, protection, and related conservation projects in Oregon. Oregon Wildlife Foundation provides cost-reimbursement grants for efforts such as habitat work, outdoor education, pollution reduction, invasive species control, and research supporting improved fish and wildlife management.
Oregon Wildlife Foundation
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Habitat Grants in Oregon
Applications due Aug 24, 2026
Oregon landowners and partners improving wildlife habitat and public hunting access on private lands in Oregon can apply for support through the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Access & Habitat Program. This program funds projects that enhance habitat and open private lands for hunting, with proposals reviewed by regional councils and a statewide board.
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW)
Oregon Wildlife Conservation Funding via Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Letter of inquiry due Sep 20, 2026
Oregon wildlife and habitat organizations can access funding for conservation, recreation, and outdoor equity projects that benefit fish, wildlife, and their habitats. Administered by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Conservation and Recreation Fund, these grants prioritize impactful projects, including those from smaller or newer groups and environmental justice communities across Oregon.
Oregon Department Of Fish And Wildlife
Habitat Conservation Funding from Jubitz Family Foundation
Full proposal due Sep 30, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in Oregon on forest and freshwater habitat conservation can apply for Jubitz Family Foundation’s invitation-only grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $25,000 for restoration and advocacy projects. Wildlife-focused organizations near the Mount Hood region may be eligible if their missions and measurable outcomes align with protecting native ecosystems.
Jubitz Family Foundation
Wildlife Habitat Funding from Charlotte Martin Foundation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Wildlife and habitat conservation organizations in Oregon and other Northwestern states can seek funding for biodiversity protection, habitat restoration, and climate-informed conservation strategies. Focused on environmental conservation and climate change resilience, the Charlotte Martin Foundation prioritizes projects grounded in solid conservation biology and community engagement, with special consideration for underserved and BIPOC communities.
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Wildlife Grants in Oregon
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Grants support Oregon organizations planning or implementing water acquisition projects to boost instream flows for wildlife habitat and water quality. Grants from Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board help Oregon wildlife and conservation groups fund strategic planning, water-rights acquisitions, and long-term monitoring tied to watershed restoration priorities. Eligible applicants include tribes, nonprofits, schools, and local governments.
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)
Metro Nature Education Grants in Oregon
Pre proposal due Oct 22, 2026
Nonprofits and community groups offering nature education and outdoor experiences in Oregon’s Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties can seek up to US $100,000 to connect people with nature and support habitat. With a mission to serve the Portland metro region, Metro prioritizes projects advancing racial equity, climate resilience, and community engagement that also benefit local wildlife and ecosystems.
Metro
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Grants for Oregon Farmland Preservation
Applications due Nov 14, 2026
Oregon conservation nonprofits and eligible entities working to preserve agricultural lands and enhance wildlife habitat in Oregon can seek funding for working lands conservation covenants and easements. Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board supports projects that keep farms and ranches in production while maintaining or improving fish and wildlife habitat, water quality, and other natural resource values on agricultural lands.
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)
Oregon Wildlife Habitat Funding via Oregon Department of Agriculture
Applications due Dec 17, 2026
Oregon organizations and eligible public entities managing state-listed noxious weeds for on-the-ground control and watershed health can seek support to protect wildlife habitat in Oregon. Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Oregon State Weed Board Grant Program funds integrated weed management projects that restore fish and wildlife habitat, watershed functions, native salmonid populations, and water quality, and may include survey, monitoring, prevention, restoration, and outreach.
Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)
Wildlife and Habitat Funding from Metro
Applications due Jan 9, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments in Oregon can receive Metro support for projects that enhance wildlife habitat, natural areas, and community environmental quality within Wilsonville city limits. Grants may fund habitat preservation, riparian or wetland enhancements, outdoor recreation, environmental education, and related community enrichment or safety projects that benefit local residents and ecosystems.
Metro
Metro Support for Oregon Habitat Projects
Pre proposal due Jan 28, 2027
Oregon conservation groups, park providers, local governments, and community organizations can access funding through Metro for publicly owned capital projects that enhance habitat and neighborhood nature access in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. Grants up to US $100,000 support land acquisition, restoration, urban transformations, and nature-focused livability projects that advance equity and climate resilience.
Metro
Metro Wildlife Habitat Grants in Oregon
Pre proposal due Feb 11, 2027
Oregon community groups, watershed councils, neighborhood associations, nonprofits, faith groups, and fiscally sponsored collectives can access funding for habitat restoration and community stewardship projects benefiting Metro-area residents. Metro’s Nature in Neighborhoods Community Stewardship and Restoration Grants offer up to US $100,000 for projects that improve water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and advance environmental equity in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties.
Metro
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Habitat Grants in Oregon
Applications due Mar 7, 2027
Watershed councils and soil and water conservation districts in Oregon can receive operating support to engage communities in voluntary watershed restoration and habitat protection. Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board offers biennial Operating Capacity Grants to strengthen organizational capacity for projects that improve native fish and wildlife habitat, water quality, and natural watershed functions.
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)
Community Enhancement Funding for Sherwood Organizations via Metro
Applications due Apr 16, 2027
Nonprofits, schools, and local government entities in Oregon seeking to benefit Sherwood residents with community, environmental, or wildlife-related projects can apply for Community Enhancement Grants. Metro supports efforts that improve environmental quality, enhance wildlife and natural areas, expand recreation, and provide education, training, or services for underserved populations in Sherwood.
Metro
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Grants for Oregon Water Quality
Applications due May 12, 2027
With a mission to improve natural resources, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board provides Oregon conservation-focused entities with funding for water quality and nutrient reduction projects in the Klamath Basin. Tribes, watershed councils, conservation districts, nonprofits, schools, and local governments can seek support for engineering, design, or restoration projects that enhance river health and wildlife habitat.
Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)
US $50,000 - US $2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Habitat Grants in Oregon
Applications due May 19, 2027
Focused on wildlife and habitat restoration, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation invites Oregon conservation organizations to apply for US $50,000 - US $2,000,000 to restore forests, rivers, wetlands, and watersheds in the Klamath Basin. Eligible work must occur in specified counties of southern Oregon and northern California and benefit fish, wildlife, and local communities.
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Metro Habitat and Community Grants in Oregon
Applications due May 23, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government entities in Oregon City can seek funding for projects that enhance wildlife habitats, riparian zones, wetlands, and other natural areas. Metro’s Community Enhancement Grant also supports related community improvements, recreation, safety, and economic opportunities that may benefit wildlife and ecosystem conservation efforts in Oregon.
Metro
PacifiCorp Foundation Wildlife and Habitat Grants in Oregon
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Oregon 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public and private educational institutions, youth groups, cultural organizations, and government entities can seek funding for community enhancement and environmental respect projects that benefit wildlife and natural habitats. Grants from PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation support efforts like biodiversity, conservation of natural resources, parks, trails, gardens, and resource stewardship, with awards up to US $10,000.
PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation