The Idaho Fish and Game Commission’s Community Challenge Grant program is open for applications now through April 15. Grants provide competitive funding for officially recognized nonprofit organizations to implement projects that are broadly supported by the local sporting community and enhance fish and wildlife habitat, populations or associated recreational opportunities.
The Commission Community Challenge Grant program consists of two different awards: Regional Grants for projects that benefit a local or regional scale are eligible for up to $10,000 made available through each Fish and Game Region. Statewide Grants intended for projects that benefit the state or multiple regions are eligible for up to $30,000 made available for the entire state.
Groups eligible for Community Challenge Grant money include any officially recognized nonprofit, business with a state and or federal tax ID number, corporation, or recognized regional, state or national sporting organization.
Private individuals are not eligible for grant funding. Applicants must be willing to provide matching money, or in-kind support.
Grant applications will be accepted through April 15th with grant awards announced during the July Fish and Game Commission meeting.
Grant applications for statewide grants should be sent to the headquarters office to Legislative and Community Engagement Coordinator Ellary Tucker-Williams at P.O. Box 25, Boise, ID, 83707. Regional grants should be mailed to the corresponding Regional Fish and Game offices.
Anyone with questions about Commission Challenge Grants can call (208) 334-3771.
