CONSERVATION
Leading the fight to protect North Dakota's fish and wildlife, wild lands
and waters, and public access to the outdoors
WILDLIFE
North Dakota is blessed with an abundance of fish and wildlife. But the pressures have never been greater: diseases, invasive species, pollution and habitat fragmentation threaten our populations of fish and wildlife. NDWF works to keep game abundant, sportfish plentiful, and nongame species from becoming endangered.
HABITAT
Fish and wildlife depend on good habitat. NDWF works to protect habitat on our national forests, grasslands and other public lands through smart land management and conservation of wild lands and waters. We also work with private landowners to implement grazing systems and precision agriculture, restore grasslands, and to develop wildlife habitat. We advocate for voluntary incentives for farmers and ranchers to ensure both wildlife and their operation thrive.
LAND ACCESS
North Dakota has some of the best outdoor resources in the nation. NDWF works to protect public access and hunting opportunity for everyone, not just special interests. Some of the best hunting and fishing is on private lands. That is why NDWF funds programs that aid landowners who protect and allow access to these habitats, including PLOTS and "Ask Before You Enter" signs
Conservation Projects: Request for Proposals
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Dunn & McKenzie Counties Projects
NDWF is soliciting proposals for conservation projects supported by the Holm’s Family Estate. Funding must support on-the-ground efforts that benefit wildlife habitat, species conservation, and outdoor access in Dunn & McKenzie Counties in western North Dakota. Preference will be given to proposals that align with NDWF pillars of Wildlife, Habitat, and Access.
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Crane Focused Habitat Projects
NDWF is soliciting proposals for conservation projects supported by the Rothschild Family Estate that advance practical, collaborative conservation outcomes benefiting sandhill and whooping cranes and crane habitats. Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate clear ecological benefits, support long-term habitat resilience, and contribute to the conservation of migratory and breeding crane populations.
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Unrestricted Conservation Projects
NDWF is soliciting proposals for conservation projects statewide. Funding will support unique efforts that benefit wildlife habitat, species conservation, and outdoor access. Eligible projects must fit within at least one of NDWF’s three pillars: Wildlife, Habitat, and Access. Preference will be given to proposals that hit multiple pillars. This is a highly selective grant, grant seekers should exhaust other funding sources before applying.