Hawaiʻi Conservation Program

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from nfwf.org · hawaii conservation program 2027 request propo… unless marked. Checked 2 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

Usually $50,000 to $200,000 USD

Grant awards generally range in size from $50,000 to $200,000, although grants greater than $200,000 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Where

Hawaiʻi: United States

To be eligible for funding, projects must occur within the priority geographic areas illustrated in Maps 1-3 for the focal species located on Hawaiʻi Island, Maui, and Oʻahu

Who can apply

NGOs, Government bodies, Indigenous organisations, Research institutions 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, educational institutions, and businesses.

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

Full Proposal Due Date - Wednesday, October 21, 2026 by 5:59 PM Hawaiʻi Standard Time

Co-funding required

Yes

Projects must have a minimum match of 1:1 federal and/or non-federal cash and/or in-kind contributions.

Restoration approach

Species conservation and Reforestation

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

The call

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Grantees pick the metrics that fit their project from the programme's list in NFWF's Easygrants system, such as miles of fencing maintained, animals removed and birds released.

the Hawaiʻi Conservation 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.