National Wildlife Refuge System "Preserve America" Grant
Program
Executive Order 13287, Preserve America, calls for Federal agencies
to improve their protection of historic properties and to foster visitor
programs through partnerships. The Fish and Wildlife Service and the
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation recognize the importance of
protecting and interpreting the National Wildlife Refuge System's
(Refuge System) rich history and historic sites. As such, we are
requesting proposals to help foster interpretive, education and visitor
initiatives that incorporate history and historic sites into the Refuge
System's mission. This program seeks to protect historic sites,
integrate history into refuge interpretive and education programs, and
build partnerships with communities and organizations interested in
supporting refuge programs.
This National Wildlife Refuge System Preserve America Grant program
provides competitive grants ($10,000 - $15,000) to help fund national
wildlife refuge interpretive and education projects focusing on history
and historic sites and how they contribute to our conservation and
understanding of natural resources. National wildlife refuges conserve
not only some of our nation's best fish and wildlife habitat, but also
protect tens of thousands of important historic sites that reflect
significant events in our nation's history and local community
traditions and values. Further, national wildlife refuges are
destinations for nearly 40 million visitors each year, providing
Americans with special places to connect with our natural world.
Staff Representative
Ellen Gabel
Program Director, National Wildlife Refuge Programs
Ellen.Gabel@nfwf.org
