Recreation Grants
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department acts as a silent partner in hundreds of communities across the state through its grant, assistance, education, and outreach programs. From the largest metroplex to the smallest rural community these programs help to build new parks, conserve natural resources, preserve historical sites, provide access to water bodies, develop educational programs for youth, and much more.
Wildlife Grants
- Conservation License Plate Grant Program
- Landowner Incentive Program
- Pastures for Upland Birds Program
- Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Research Grants
- Section 6 Grants
- State Wildlife Grants
- Upland Game Bird Stamp Fund Research Grants
Fisheries Grants
- Habitat and Angler Access Program - Request for Proposals
- Aquatic Invasive Species Grants - The application period is now open for the FY26-27 AIS Research Grants (September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2027). Proposals are due April 30, 2025. See full RFP webpage for more information and proposal guidelines/templates.
- Sportfish Restoration Program