Florida Grants for Wildlife, Environmental Research

Florida is known as a natural paradise. People have vacationed and settled in Florida since the days of the pioneers and Henry Morrison Flagler's railroad. Many groups in Florida feel impassioned to take action to preserve and protect its uniquely beautiful environment and precious resources. Florida's natural beauty is being preserved for future generations through Florida wildlife grants. A Florida wildlife grant is based on the conservation needs in Florida to preserve natural habitats and their wildlife. Florida wildlife grants financially support the efforts of environmental conservationist group projects and bring attention to urgent environmental issues, such as human encroachment, pollution and extinction of rare or endangered species.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Florida's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy manages the wildlife grants program within the state through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Congress asked Florida and other states to develop a plan to protect natural environments. Florida created strategies to prevent future depletion of its natural habitat to curtail the high maintenance costs to the state. This federally funded program provides financial support for conservation projects that meet specific criteria. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's website has a list projects and grant assistance information.

The Wildlife Society, Florida Chapter

The Wildlife Society, Florida Chapter's mission is to "serve and represent wildlife professionals in promoting wildlife conservation, biodiversity, and resource stewardship." Non-profit groups can go to The Florida Wildlife Society website and inquire about funding. Their website also has information about membership.

Teaming with Wildlife Coalition

Partnered with the Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Teaming with Wildlife Coalition is a diverse group of conservationists, including wildlife biologists, anglers and bird watchers.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is a group that manages fish and wildlife resources, and the grants help various organizations in regard to Florida's natural waterways. The Nongame Wildlife Grants Program gives funding for the on-going support of Florida's non-game wildlife species. Non-game means native species outside of hunting grounds. There are also grants offered to scientists and other research specialists who have continual research projects that involve non-gaming species as well. There is another funded grant program called the Wildlife Action Opportunities Fund being implemented to preserve natural environments and species, not only in Florida, but nationwide.