Partners for Wildlife (P4W) Request for Proposals

January 5, 2026: Partners for Wildlife is seeking proposals for grant-based projects from wildlife rehabilitators and rehabilitation organizations throughout the program's seven-state focus area. P4W seeks to support projects and activities that will advance and improve the welfare of wild animals entering the wildlife rehabilitation system as well as support the wellbeing of professionals who do this critical work. Please read below to learn more about project requirements, eligibility, and application instructions. If you have questions, please email Rob Kulhanek, P4W Program Director, at [email protected].

Theme + Goals

Partners for Wildlife has observed and been kept informed by many of our network partners about recent (within the last 2-4 years) surges in caseloads, particularly during the "busy season" of the summer months. Many of our partner organizations and individual rehabilitators in our network have experienced particularly sharp increases in the last couple of seasons due to a multitude of factors, including HPAI, inclement weather events, and other climatological factors. While increasing patient intakes have been a longer-term reality for most rehabilitators, these recent increases have been particularly challenging for some organizations to manage given limits on space, resources, and personnel. Given that the particular pain points for any individual professional or organization may vary widely, P4W is issuing this call with an eye for broad applicability and flexibility. The proposal form (linked below) focuses on communicating the particular challenges faced, the solutions or support plans envisioned, and the sustainability intended in the longer term. In order to determine a proposal's overall eligibility, P4W requests specific, thorough, and honest responses to all the questions in the form. 

Key Dates

Submission Period Opens: January 5, 2026 / Submission Period Closes: February 1, 2026

Proposals will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning January 26; individual grants will be issued as quickly as possible. 

Available Funding

Eligible individuals and organizations can apply for grants ranging between $5,000 - $15,000. The estimated number of grants to be awarded under this request is 10 - 15.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a licensed or otherwise government-sanctioned individual or organization that works on the rehabilitation of injured, ill, or orphaned wild animals. Proof of licensure or other authorization will be required. Individual rehabilitators must be capable and authorized to accept a minimum of $5,000 in grant funding. Active or current P4W grantees should contact the Program Manager prior to submission to confirm eligibility.

Focus Area: Wildlife rehabilitators and rehabilitation organizations must be physically located and active in one of the following U.S. states: Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, or Alaska. 

Grant Stipulations

Grantees will be required to submit two short reports: one interim report halfway through the granting period another final report at the end of the period. Regular communication with the P4W team is required; efficient response times and open communication are critical to P4W’s ability to administer and maintain grant support. 

How to Apply

P4W has developed a streamlined Project Proposal Form you will need to complete and submit to be considered; this document will ask for you and/or your organization’s basic information, history, and patient population data as well as the details on your proposal, its total costs, and its potential outcomes. Please submit the form as a PDF email attachment to [email protected], using the subject line “P4W RFP Winter 2026 - Your Name / Organization’s Name” so our staff can filter and store your submission properly. Questions or other concerns can be directed to Rob Kulhanek, P4W Program Director, at [email protected].