Special Wildlife Funds - Furbearer Fund (FY27)

The Special Wildlife Funds - Furbearer Fund (FY27) provides grants to not-for-profit organizations, governmental entities, educational institutions, and corporations for projects that benefit fur-bearing mammals and improve harvesting opportunities for hunters and trappers of fur-bearers. The fund supports activities such as educating the public about fur-bearing mammals, providing instruction and training to hunters and trappers, supporting scientific research, and developing public fur-bearing mammal habitat management areas. Eligible recipients are limited to appropriate not-for-profit organizations, governmental entities, educational institutions, or corporations. Some key points to consider: • The grant is competitive and evaluated for its merit. • The grant is a reimbursement basis grant paid quarterly upon receipt of quarterly performance reports and billings. • Grant funding supports activities and programs undertaken to educate hunters, trappers, and the general public about fur-bearing mammals and their management. • The fund is part of the Special Wildlife Funds Grant Program. • Eligible applicants include government organizations, education organizations, and nonprofit organizations.