Grants

Large Project Grant

The Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Partnership (RFHP) is pleased to request proposals for funding of fish habitat enhancement projects in reservoirs. The RFHP is a national partnership established to promote and facilitate the conservation of habitat for fish and other aquatic species in reservoir systems through collaborative actions that contribute to:

  • Protect, restore and enhance fish habitat in reservoir systems to support productive fisheries and healthy aquatic ecosystems including techniques to account for climate change effects on reservoir fisheries habitat;
  • Continue to develop/refine the science behind reservoir habitat conservation/restoration, including development and communication of Best Management Practices;
  • Manage reservoir systems to provide, protect and enrich quality of life for the American people;
  • Develop and foster partnerships that implement landscape-scale approaches to the conservation of fish habitat in reservoir systems;
  • Develop and sustain institutional arrangements and sources of funding to support the long-term conservation of fish habitat in reservoir systems;
  • Support education and outreach initiatives that advance public awareness and understanding of the value of healthy reservoir systems.

Proposed projects can be focused on habitat issues in the reservoir proper and/or in watersheds above the reservoir and/or tailwaters below. We suggest that you review the Reservoir Partnership’s Best Management Practices manual “Reservoir Habitat Management” that can be found at https://www.friendsofreservoirs.org/science/best-management-practices-manual/ for assistance in project planning. Large grants are often funded federally through the National Fish Habitat Program, but recently also through generous donations by Bass Pro Shops. Note that all applications shall be submitted through the same form and require similar information.

Proposals must be submitted using the Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Partnership online submission form. Go to https://www.friendsofreservoirs.org/grants/submit-a-project/large-grant/

Small Project Grant

The Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Partnership (RFHP) and the Friends of Reservoirs foundation (FOR) provide an annual small grants program available exclusively to Friends of Reservoirs member organizations. FOR membership dues are used solely to fund this program. As membership in FOR expands, we will increase the number of projects funded and/or increase the dollar value of the grants. FOR will be awarding $2,000 grants in 2024. A $25 application fee is charged for each application.

Proposals must be submitted using the Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Partnership online submission form. Go to https://www.friendsofreservoirs.org/grants/submit-a-project/small-grant/

Mossback Grant

The Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Partnership (RFHP) and the Friends of Reservoirs Foundation (FOR) and King Enterprises (www.mossbackfishhabitat.com), makers of Mossback artificial fish habitat products are pleased to announce their small grants program available exclusively to Friends of Reservoirs member organizations. Mossback has been a corporate sponsor of Friends of Reservoirs for several years and wants to work with FOR members in restoring structural habitat in public waters. Mossback is offering 3-$1000 grants of Mossback products exclusively to FOR members. The retail value of the grants is approximately $1500 if purchased directly from Mossback. The grant is for Mossback Fish Habitat products only and recipients will be responsible for associated freight costs. A $25 application fee is charged for each application.

Proposals must be submitted using the Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Partnership online submission form. Go to https://www.friendsofreservoirs.org/grants/submit-a-project/mossback-grant/

Reef Ball Grant

The Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Partnership (RFHP) and the Friends of Reservoirs Foundation (FOR) and Reef Innovations (https://www.reefball.org/), makers of Reef Ball fish habitat products, are pleased to announce their small grants program available exclusively to Friends of Reservoirs member organizations. Reef Innovations is a new sponsor beginning in 2024. Reef Innovations is offering 3-$1000 grants of Mossback products exclusively to FOR members. The retail value of the grants is approximately $1500 if purchased directly from the company. The grant is for Reef Innovations products only and recipients will be responsible for associated freight costs. A $25 application fee is charged for each application.

Proposals must be submitted using the Reservoir Fisheries Habitat Partnership online submission form. Go to https://www.friendsofreservoirs.org/grants/submit-a-project/reef-ball-grant/

Funded Projects

The maps below shows past and ongoing projects funded through our grant program. Get on the map today by applying for a habitat grant!

Please note that we are in the midst of upgrading our grant tracking database, so recent grants have not been added below. However, you can find all NFHP-facilitated grants on the NFHP's project dashboard here: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/40834439a924402b915d64e08697114d/.

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