Conservation Partners Program 2026
Program Information:
Organization Name: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Funding Source: Other
Funding Type: Grant
Minimum Award Amount: 250000
Maximum Award Amount: 750000
Eligible Applicants: Tribal Agencies and Indigenous Led Partnerships, State Agency, Non-Profit Organization, Conservation District, Watershed Group, Special Districts (Irrigation, Weed, Water, Sewer, etc.), Local Government, Other, Educational Institution, Forest Collaborative
Match Requirement: No Match Required
Application Deadline: 07/22/2026
Grant recipients will provide technical assistance to farmers and ranchers to develop conservation plans, design and implement conservation practices, and enroll in Farm Bill conservation programs, especially the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Successful projects will supplement and complement NRCS technical assistance capacity by helping to reduce the Farm Bill conservation practice planning, contracting, and implementation backlog. A particular emphasis should be placed on whole-farm holistic conservation planning. Projects should focus on implementing, designing, and promoting conservation practices that support social and economic resilience among agricultural producers by improving soil health, increasing grazing system function, restoring wetlands, developing perennial wildlife habitat, improving water and nutrient management, and enhancing forest health.