Desert Tortoise
About This Grant
This agreement provides benefits to the public by contributing to the conservation of the desert tortoise by helping to minimize the threat of disease from captive tortoises. Specifically, will assist USFW with developing a desert tortoise adoption expansion program to include areas outside of Las Vegas; provide the public information and assistance to increase awareness of the laws pertaining to captive tortoises; and promote responsible care by all persons who maintain captive tortoises. Results of this project benefit and directly support ongoing and proposed programs of the Service, Nevada Department of Wildlife, and other resource management agencies with responsibilities for threatened, endangered and other species.
Grant Summary
Desert Tortoise is a Fish and Wildlife Service grant providing $50K to $76K for nonprofit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
$50K–$76K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Desert Tortoise from Fish and Wildlife Service, 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 Fish and Wildlife Service before the deadline.
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Desert Tortoise: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Desert Tortoise?
Desert Tortoise is offered by Fish and Wildlife Service and is generally open to nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Desert Tortoise provide?
Desert Tortoise provides between $50K and $76K per award from Fish and Wildlife Service. 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 Desert Tortoise deadline?
Desert Tortoise accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Fish and Wildlife Service, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Desert Tortoise?
To apply for Desert Tortoise, 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 Fish and Wildlife Service.