Grant Happenings

Welcome to Grant Happenings, where you’ll find a collection of conservation projects funded by the Office of Conservation Investment. This section highlights key initiatives across Fish & Wildlife Management, Education, Research, and R3 (Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation). Explore featured videos, articles, and success stories that showcase impactful work from various grants across the country.
A USFWS biologist in the field

Fish and wildlife management efforts protect and enhance species and their habitats. This includes targeted restoration efforts, reintroductions of populations, inventory and monitoring populations, disease monitoring, and invasive species control.

Research in fish and wildlife studies expand our baseline knowledge about conservation challenges, new threats, and the effectiveness of stewardship efforts. These grants support state fish and wildlife agencies and other conservation partners as they improve and investigate technology, research questions, and services to forward conservation.

Education is a long-standing aspect of conservation efforts, and several types of programs are offered through our grants. All of these programs provide skills and knowledge to prepare people to participate and engage in these outdoor activities.

R3

Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation

Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (R3) encapsulates the core strategy of outdoor recreation organizations to engage individuals in outdoor pursuits. Recruitment attracts new participants through marketing, outreach and educational efforts. Retention maintains the interest of current participants through ongoing support and community-building. Reactivation re-engages individuals who have previously participated in outdoor pursuits but have become inactive. This framework ensures the sustainability and diversity of outdoor opportunities by broadening participation and fostering long-term engagement.