Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) and the Wildlife Foundation of Virginia (WFV) created a mutually-beneficial relationship for the purpose of developing new or enhanced fundraising projects and managing funds to implement projects which aligned with the missions of the DWR and the WFV.
Donor Name: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR)
State: Virginia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $10,000 – $20,000
Details:
Funds to support the Virginia Wildlife Grant program include:
- The sale of merchandise at Go Outdoors Virginia (GOV)
- Fundraising event
- Direct contributions from corporations and individuals
- Round-Up of purchases at GOV
Focus Areas
Through this grant, DWR and WFV are connecting participants to the outdoors through the recruitment and retention into outdoor activities from new audiences (urban, underinvested communities, etc.). “Recruitment” is creating awareness and interest in an outdoor activity and most importantly, providing a first-time or trial experience of that activity. “Retention” is defined as efforts or programs that will support and encourage participants to continue in an outdoor activity in which they are currently engaged. Effective recruitment and retention efforts provide participants with learning experiences to increase their interest and participation in the outdoor activity. By providing support and opportunities to overcome barriers and learn new skills, participants will gain confidence to continue the activity even after the program is completed.
Priorities
The Virginia Wildlife Grant Program will prioritize the following opportunities:
- College/Universities (2 & 4-year)
- Hunting Programs
- Support of the following DWR initiatives:
- R3 Plan
- Virginia Wildlife Viewing Plan
- Inclusive Excellence Strategic Plan
Funding Information
- $10,000 – $20,000 (anticipated number of awards: 10 – 12).
Eligibility Criteria
- Colleges/Universities (2 & 4 year)
- 501(c) (3) Non-Profits
Recruitment /Retention Program Eligibility
Your program recruits or retains participants in one or more of the following eligible activities:
- Archery
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Recreational Shooting (firearms)
- Wildlife Viewing – please research the goals, objectives, and strategies of the DWR Wildlife Viewing Plan
- Youth Ages (5 – 18)
- College Level Ages (18 & Up)
- The program period is from March 1, 2023 – November 1, 2023.
- All grantees will be required to sign a grant agreement.
For more information, visit Virginia Wildlife Grant Program.