Five Star Program

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from nfwf.org · five star grant program 2026 request proposals unless marked. Checked 1 Nov 2026

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

All application materials must be submitted online through National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Easygrants system.

Amount

$30,000 to $150,000 USD

Awards range from $30,000 to $150,000 with 30-40 grants awarded per year.

Where

United States: United States

providing measurable and meaningful conservation and educational outcomes in communities across the United States

Who can apply

NGOs, Government bodies, Indigenous organisations and Research institutions

Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Tribal Governments and Organizations and educational institutions

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

NFWF anticipates one round of full proposals annually for this program.

Co-funding required

Yes

Projects are required to meet or exceed a 1:0.75 match ratio to be competitive

Restoration approach

Wetlands, Rivers and lakes, Coasts and oceans, Urban nature, Community conservation and Species conservation

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

The call

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Grantees report on project metrics they choose from the programme's list in NFWF's Easygrants system, such as acres restored, trees planted and people reached.

the Five Star program has a list of metrics in Easygrants for full proposal applicants to choose from for future reporting

From the builders of this site: Restoration Scope makes software for reporting to funders like this one.