Best Wildlife Health Grants in West Virginia

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on wildlife health and conservation in West Virginia and the broader Southern region can apply for support to relieve hardship and improve communities. Grants from Robinson Foundation help fund programs in wildlife health, nature and wildlife conservation, animal welfare, and related education or humanitarian efforts, excluding capital projects.

The FY26 Bureau of Land Management Wildlife Resource Management Program aims to enhance wildlife resource management on public lands across the nation. With a focus on habitat protection, species reintroduction, and collaborative conservation efforts, the program addresses critical ecological needs while supporting the social and economic well-being of communities. Key initiatives include habitat treatments, monitoring efforts, and partnerships with state agencies to ensure effective management and recovery of priority wildlife species.

The NAWCA U.S. Standard grants provide competitive matching funds to support partnerships aimed at the long-term protection, restoration, and enhancement of wetlands and associated upland habitats in the U.S. These projects benefit migratory birds and promote ecological sustainability. A 1:1 match is required. The program seeks to improve wetland ecosystems, ensuring the conservation of waterfowl and other wildlife, while fulfilling international conservation obligations.

State, territory, and D.C. fish and wildlife agencies can obtain funding to design and implement proactive wildlife conservation and habitat programs, including wildlife health efforts, in the U.S. and territories. The US Department of the Interior: Fish and Wildlife Service offers US $50,000 - US $1,000,000 with tiers encouraging cross-jurisdictional, landscape-scale projects aligned with Wildlife Action Plans.

West Virginia wildlife health and conservation organizations can access funding through the Fish and Wildlife Service’s Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program to restore and protect habitats for fish and wildlife. Eligible private landowners and partners may receive up to US $750,000 plus technical assistance for habitat and species conservation projects nationwide, including West Virginia.

Graduating high school seniors planning to study wildlife-related fields can receive scholarship support for accredited two- or four-year colleges, trade or tech schools, or vocational programs. With a mission to strengthen education pathways, Ashland County Community Foundation provides academic scholarships that may benefit students pursuing wildlife health and conservation careers, including those from West Virginia attending eligible institutions.

Focused on wildlife health, eligible research institutions and conservation organizations in West Virginia and beyond can apply for National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Bats for the Future Fund, awarding US $50,000 - US $250,000 for projects addressing white-nose syndrome. Funding supports treatments, management tools, habitat strategies, and life-history research for WNS-affected bat species.

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working on wildlife protection, conservation, and wildlife health can apply for Park Foundation’s animal welfare grants supporting policy, advocacy, and Indigenous wildlife management. West Virginia groups focused on endangered species, pollinators, wolves, whales, birds, or great ape sanctuaries may be eligible for systemic, solution-oriented conservation efforts.

Wildlife health researchers and institutions in West Virginia studying reptile and amphibian health and welfare can apply for Morris Animal Foundation Pilot Study Awards, with projects eligible for up to US $20,000 over 12 months. Funding supports proof-of-concept, hypothesis-driven studies that clearly benefit free-ranging wildlife populations and meet the foundation’s animal welfare and ethics policies.

Mammal and reptile wildlife health researchers in West Virginia and worldwide can access support for amphibian and reptile health and welfare studies, including chytrid-focused work. Morris Animal Foundation provides up to US $120,000 over 24 months for early-career investigators’ First Awards, requiring humane, hypothesis-driven projects with clear translational value to free-ranging wildlife.

Established wildlife health researchers working on reptile and amphibian health and welfare in West Virginia can apply for Morris Animal Foundation’s Wildlife Health (Reptile and Amphibian) Established Investigator funding; awards approximately US $100,000 for hypothesis-driven studies. Projects must benefit free-ranging wildlife and adhere to the foundation’s animal health and ethics policies.

West Virginia wildlife health researchers and institutions can access funding through Wild Animal Initiative to support wild animal welfare projects, including fish welfare and near-term welfare interventions. Eligible projects are led by principal investigators at universities, NGOs, or research agencies, and can add welfare components to existing studies, with awards up to US $10,000 for direct research costs.

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on wildlife health, conservation, and ecosystem protection in West Virginia may be eligible for project-based funding, with awards ranging from US $500 - US $10,000. Cell Signaling Technology’s employee-led Environmental Grants support action-oriented projects, with most funds going to direct environmental impact and some to education and engagement efforts.

West Virginia wildlife and animal welfare nonprofits with annual income under $200,000 can access funding through Cold Noses Foundation for projects improving humane treatment, veterinary care, adoption, and humane education for domestic pets, wildlife, or farm animals. Eligible U.S. applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations and be ready for detailed financial and outcome reporting.

The Ed Hiestand Memorial Veterinary Student Scholarship, awarded by the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, invites current veterinary students to submit papers on wildlife rehabilitation topics. The scholarship includes a $1000 award, symposium registration, and a banquet ticket. Winners will present their findings at the NWRA Symposium, with eligibility requiring original, unpublished manuscripts. This initiative supports veterinary education and promotes wildlife conservation efforts.

Graduate students in wildlife biology, wildlife management, or related natural resource fields focusing on wild felid research can access funding through the Wild Felid Research & Management Association. This international scholarship awards US $1,000 - US $2,000 to support research on wild felids in the Western Hemisphere, which may benefit wildlife health work connected to West Virginia.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations partnering with public land agencies can receive up to US $10,000 to run nature-based programs that support veterans’ physical and mental health across the U.S., including West Virginia. With a mission to make environmental experiences accessible, National Environmental Education Foundation provides funding for outdoor recreation, education services, materials, and related administrative costs.

Nonprofit and public sector organizations working on conservation and wildlife health, including in West Virginia, can apply for flexible funding to protect habitats and support healthy ecosystems. Grants from Richard King Mellon Foundation support land protection, stewardship, and activation, as well as related planning, implementation, and scaling activities across the U.S.

West Virginia wildlife conservation and related 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through the Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant to showcase their impact through media and narrative projects. Eligible organizations work in areas like wildlife conservation, environmental preservation, wellness, or education and want support to tell compelling stories about their work.

U.S. nonprofit organizations working on wildlife health, land and habitat conservation, or related environmental stewardship may be eligible for US $100,000 - US $1,000,000 to advance conservation and climate resilience efforts, including in West Virginia. Grants from Doris Duke Foundation help scale land protection, natural climate solutions, and inclusive, equity-focused conservation initiatives.

Nonprofit organizations providing animal welfare, wildlife conservation, or broader environmental and community services may be eligible for program support in West Virginia and other countries where Enterprise operates. Grants from Enterprise Holdings Foundation help initiatives in health and human services, education, arts, military and veterans support, disaster relief, and environmental protection that are actively championed by Enterprise Mobility team members or their partners.

The WDA Small Grants program supports projects that advance the mission of the Wildlife Disease Association (WDA), which focuses on promoting healthy wildlife, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable solutions to One Health challenges. Eligible projects include educational materials, public outreach, and other initiatives that align with WDA's goals. Funding will not cover overhead or accommodation expenses, and proposals must include measurable objectives that can be achieved within one year.