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NFWF Bats for the Future Fund

From National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Competitive grants, funded with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, for field treatments, habitat conservation and research to limit white-nose syndrome and recover affected bat species such as the northern long-eared and Indiana bats.

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Closed

No call open right now

The last call we saw closed on 20 July 2026.

Read the funder’s pageChecked 3 Nov 2026

The facts, in the funder’s words

How to apply

Apply directly

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is soliciting proposals to take action to stem the impacts of white-nose syndrome disease (WNS) in North America 

Amount

$50,000 to $250,000 USD

Requests must exceed $50,000 and should be no more than $250,000; larger amounts may be considered..

Grant requests must be greater than $50,000 and should be no more than $250,000 

Where

More grants in North America.

is soliciting proposals to take action to stem the impacts of white-nose syndrome disease (WNS) in North America 

Who can apply

NGOs, Government bodies, Research institutions, Indigenous organisations and Companies

Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, U.S. Federal government agencies, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Tribal Governments and Organizations, research and educational institutions, and for-profit entities. 

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

Full Proposal Due Date July 20, 2026 11:59 PM EDT 

Co-funding required

No

is encouraged but not required 

Restoration approach

Species conservation and Research

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

More grants for wildlife and research.

The call

Closed

2026 Request for Proposals

Closed 20 July 2026Call page
Status

Closed

Full Proposal Due Date July 20, 2026 11:59 PM EDT 

Deadline

20 July 2026, 23:59 Eastern Daylight Time

Full Proposal Due Date July 20, 2026 11:59 PM EDT 

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

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