Utah grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is inviting proposals for its ConocoPhillips SPIRIT of Conservation program, which is specifically designed to advance bird species and habitat conservation. This program directly aligns with NFWF's mission to address the alarming loss of 3 billion birds since 1970. The foundation's strategic priority is to support projects that conserve, restore, or enhance critical habitats and to gather essential bird population data, ultimately aiming to reverse population declines. The primary beneficiaries of this program are bird populations, both migratory and non-migratory, particularly those inhabiting grassland, wetland, sage-steppe, and coastal habitats. The program's impact goals include improving habitat quality and quantity, enhancing breeding and wintering grounds, and supporting stopover periods for birds along major migratory routes. Expected outcomes include a measurable increase in bird populations, improved habitat conditions, and the collection of vital data to inform future conservation efforts. The program's priorities and focuses are centered on implementing science-driven and strategic conservation. This involves addressing habitat degradation, fragmentation, and loss. Geographic focal areas are critical, spanning major migratory routes from the northern slope of Alaska to the north-south axis of the central United States, including the Gulf Coast regions of Texas and Louisiana. The program emphasizes innovative methods for gathering lacking bird population data and conserving specific habitat types. Grant awards typically range from $100,000 to $275,000, with projects expected to be completed within two years. Eligible applicants include a broad range of non-profit organizations, government agencies (U.S. federal, state, local, municipal, tribal), and educational institutions. This inclusive eligibility criteria reflects NFWF's theory of change, which recognizes that collaborative efforts across various sectors are essential for achieving large-scale, sustainable conservation impacts for bird populations and their habitats.

This grant provides funding for organizations to assist the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in managing cultural and natural resources at military installations in Hawaii, ensuring compliance with environmental and historic preservation laws.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions for initiatives that improve earthquake safety and awareness across multiple states or nationally.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local governments, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofits to implement wildfire risk reduction projects and community fire preparedness initiatives across various regions, excluding Nevada and Wyoming.

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Intermountain West that focus on restoring wildlife habitats and improving land management practices, particularly for sagebrush ecosystems and large mammal migration corridors.

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community events in Salt Lake City that promote cultural enrichment and economic benefits, prioritizing free events and those that foster diversity and neighborhood unity.

This funding opportunity supports Utah-based organizations in conducting community-focused oral history projects, providing financial assistance for interviews, transcription, and research costs while ensuring the preservation and public accessibility of collected stories.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that preserve and enhance access to cultural and paleontological resources on public lands, targeting state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and nonprofit groups.