Wildlife Conservation Fund Proposal Guidelines
Purpose: The purpose of the Wildlife Conservation Fund is to provide funding for habitat projects that are deemed beneficial for all species of wildlife in Arizona, including but not limited to, big game, small game, non-game and fish. It is also available to help fund hunting and angling recruitment and/or retention activities or wildlife conservation education events or programs.
Who Can Apply: Any non-profit or 501c3 group or organization within Arizona can apply for project or event funding.
Process: Applications for project funding will be submitted in writing on forms provided by the AZSFWC/WCC Committee (click here to print an application). Project applications will be reviewed by the Habitat Committee, who will then forward on a written recommendation of approval or denial to the AZSFWC/WCC Committee.
The Committee shall render a decision to the applicant within 30 days of receiving the report from the WCC Committee. Disposition by the Committee includes: (1) Approve the project and funding as requested, (2) Approval of a partial amount of the funding requested, (3) Disapprove or (4) Take no action and ask applicant to provide essential information. The applicant will be notified of the Habitat Committee’s recommendation and of the WCC Committee's decision on the project.
Projects that are funded will receive a check from the Treasurer of the WCC Committee who will note that the funds are being used for an approved habitat project or event. Any unused funds shall be returned.
Upon completion of the project, it will be the responsibility of the member, group or organization that requested the funding to provide a written report, compete with pre and post completion photographs, to the Habitat Committee. Failure to submit a report may make the applicant ineligible for future funds.
Projects submitted by AZSFWC member organizations or projects with matching funds will be given higher priority. Project applicants are encouraged to attain a minimum 50/50 cost share match.
Projects are funded for "hard costs" only, and no funds can be used for "soft costs" such as administrative expenses. Preparation of environmental assessments and research projects are specifically excluded. The WCC Committee is seeking to fund projects that provide specific "on-the-ground" benefits to Arizona’s diverse wildlife, conservation education as well as Hunter Recruitment and Retention activities. AZSFWC/WCC grants are not to be used for raffle prizes.
Before funding can occur for habitat projects, all projects must have received the approval of the appropriate land management organization and/or the appropriate wildlife management organization where the project is proposed.
If you are successful in receiving a grant form the AZSFWC you are required to recognize the AZSFWC with their logo and/or name on all marketing materials, promotional materials and media.
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