Living With Wildlife Grants Available

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking grant proposals that will help prevent or solve human/wildlife conflicts in urban and suburban settings. Proposals are due Nov. 30 for a total of $25,000 in project funding to be awarded in December.

FWP’s "Living With Wildlife" grant program promotes the successful coexistence of people and wildlife. The program emphasizes local involvement, partnerships, cost sharing, and prevention, or solutions designed to address human/wildlife conflicts.

"FWP administers the grants, but other agencies, local governments, organizations, and private citizens will be asked to develop and implement most of the successfully funded projects," said Joe Weigand, FWP landowner/wildlife resource specialist who administers the program.

Weigand said communities are encouraged to team up with FWP on projects that seek local solutions to often complex situations. Projects may involve:

*        Identifying specific "Living With Wildlife" needs.

*        Encouraging local partnerships with other agencies, non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, teachers and private citizens.

*        Developing information that helps individuals and local communities make informed decisions and responsible choices.

*        Preventing problems from occurring.

*        Reducing current demands on other FWP resources for responses to situations better managed through "Living With Wildlife."

Grant applications are available by writing to: "Living With Wildlife” Attn: Joe Weigand, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, PO Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701, or by email to: fwpfld@state.mt.us . Applications are also available on the FWP website at www.fwp.state.mt.us under Recent Public Notices.