2026 Virginia Wildlife Grant Application

Organization Information
Organization name:*
Organization mission statement:*
(500 words or less)
Organization type:*
(Note: Other educational organizations are eligible as long as they have a way to accept charitable awards)
Other Educational Organization*
(please describe)
How long has the organization been around?*
- Less than 2 years
- 2–5 years
- 5–10 years
- More than 10 years
Applicant's name:*
First Last
Address:*
City State ZIP Code
Phone:*
Email:*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Project Information
Project title:*
Postal code of project’s primary location:*
ZIP Code
What is your program focus area?*
Select all that apply. See the DWR R3 Plan.
- Select All
- Recruitment: creating awareness and interest in an outdoor activity and most importantly, providing a first-time or trial experience of that activity
- Retention: efforts or programs that will support and encourage participants to continue in an outdoor activity in which they are currently engaged
- Inclusion of underserved, underinvested, and underrepresented populations
- Other
Program focus area (other):*
What is your primary program activity?*
Pick one — e.g., you may be buying a kayak (boating) but if most of your budget funds will be used to purchase fishing gear then fishing is your primary activity
- Archery
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Recreational Shooting (firearms)
- Wildlife Viewing
What are your secondary program activities?
Please select all that apply.
- Select All
- Archery
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Recreational Shooting (firearms)
- Wildlife Viewing
What is your geographical focus?*
Please select all that apply.
- Urban
- Suburban
- Semi-rural / Exurban
- Rural
Funding requested:*
- Start-up Stage: $2,000–$5,000
- Growth Stage: $5,000–$10,000
Funding requested:*
Estimated number of participants:*
Please enter a number from 5 to 99999.
Minimum age:*
Please enter a number from 5 to 99.
Maximum age:*
Please enter a number from 5 to 99.
Estimated number of events/programs funding will contribute to:*
Please enter a number from 1 to 99999.
List community partners:*
List each community partner and their contribution (for example: instruction, staffing, outdoor gear, etc.).
Summary statement:*
A 1000 character or less summary describing how and why the expected results of the project will meet the grant focus areas of recruitment and retention related to the primary activity. Please consider the following when developing your summary:
1. Program Description and Goals
2. Goal Example: "Increase participation among xx groups in this county."
3. Is this a new program?
4. How will your program encourage participants to connect to the outdoors in the future?
5. How will you define the success of the program?
6. What is the project time schedule? Projects must be completed by December 1, 2026.
Objective:*
Please list objectives in quantified and measurable terms which relate back to your goals and, as applicable, the goals of the DWR R3 Plan, DWR Inclusive Excellence Strategic Plan, Virginia Wildlife Viewing Plan. For example, what do you want participants to do, learn or change as a result of participating in your program? How will you measure those outcomes?

Objective Example: “Following the purchase of new archery practice materials and increased advertising, we expect an approximately 20% increase in the Team Roster.”
Budget:*
Please outline an anticipated itemized budget needs to achieve the stated goals and objectives. A budget should identify all the variables requiring monetary support with brief explanation, if needed.
Allowable Expenses
- All grant purchases will include outdoor gear and equipment related to the eligible tasks (rods and reels, firearms, ammunition, binoculars, field guides, etc.)
- Transportation needs
- Instructor support to provide expertise related to the outdoor activity (to include trainings or licensure for current staff)
Non-Allowable Expenses
- T-shirts, refreshments, prizes, raffles, or other items not directly related to the activity
- Staff salaries
For Budget Items
- Please explain how these items will increase your program’s sustainability beyond the initial program year.
Upon submission, you will receive a copy of your grant application at the email address you provided.

Applications will be reviewed and awards will be announced February 2026.

2026 Virginia Wildlife Grant Application

Grant Application

Organization Information

Project Information