The Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation aims to ensure the survival of over 10,000 species of plants, fish, and wildlife in Idaho. In partnership with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the foundation focuses on sustaining Idaho's fishing, hunting, and wildlife heritage through habitat restoration, public access improvements, conservation, education, and effective resource utilization.
The Foundation's grants program awards funding competitively to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and other tax-exempt organizations for projects that align with the foundation's mission. Key focus areas for grant support include Habitat Conservation (protection, restoration, or improvement of habitats), Fish and Wildlife Management (application of management principles to protect or enhance resources), and Conservation Education (projects educating Idahoans about the state’s diverse fish and wildlife).
Preference is given for Foundation funds to be matched on a one-to-one basis, though it is not mandatory.