Mojave Desert Tortoise Recovery
About This Grant
Eligible projects should be focused on: Managing habitat connectivity and linkage protection, including maintenance and installation of Mojave Desert tortoise fencing along roads within and near the Tortoise Conservation Area corridors to concentrate desert tortoise and increase adult survivorship and overall population densities. Installing, or improving culverts, underpasses or overpasses to allow for Mojave Desert tortoise movement. Cumulative-impact monitoring and data infrastructure, such as a centralized geospatial tracking system for surface disturbance, remediation effectiveness, and translocation outcomes across the species' range. Supporting on-the-ground efforts to improve habitat conditions for Mojave Desert tortoises in landscapes affected by adjacent development including, but not limited to, addressing surface hydrology disruptions, predator monitoring and control, habitat restoration and enhancement actions (including seeding with desert tortoise forage species), and nonnative removal and control to benefit population recovery. Activities to support population augmentation of depleted Mojave Desert tortoise populations including establishment of facilities, head-starting and reintroduction, genetic testing, translocation logistics, health screening, post release monitoring.
Grant Summary
Mojave Desert Tortoise Recovery is a Department of Fish and Wildlife grant providing up to $2M for small business, nonprofit, municipality. Applications are due 2026-12-03 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
Up to $2M
2026-12-03
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Mojave Desert Tortoise Recovery from Department of Fish and Wildlife, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Department of Fish and Wildlife before the deadline.
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Mojave Desert Tortoise Recovery: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Mojave Desert Tortoise Recovery?
Mojave Desert Tortoise Recovery is offered by Department of Fish and Wildlife. The listing names these applicant types: small business, nonprofit, municipality, school district, tribal government. It is available in CA. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the Mojave Desert Tortoise Recovery provide?
Mojave Desert Tortoise Recovery provides up to $2M per award from Department of Fish and Wildlife. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Mojave Desert Tortoise Recovery deadline?
Applications for Mojave Desert Tortoise Recovery are due 2026-12-03 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Department of Fish and Wildlife, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Mojave Desert Tortoise Recovery?
To apply for Mojave Desert Tortoise Recovery, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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