TWRA Announces Grant Opportunities

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency announces the availability of grant dollars to assist cities, schools, community organizations, civic groups, watershed organizations, conservation groups, and similar groups with stream clean-up projects during the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Five grants, at a maximum of $1,000 each, are available for each of TWRA’s four regional Aquatic Habitat Protection regions. The funds will be obligated as grants; therefore, the grantee must have a nonprofit tax-exempt number. Applications can be made here. The application deadline for this program is June 30th, 2026.  

 The grant money could be used to buy supplies such as rakes, work gloves, and garbage bags. Additionally, it could be used to cover disposal fees for solid waste and tire removal, or to provide promotional items such as project advertisements or T-shirts, and refreshments for volunteer support.

For any questions, contact TWRA Biodiversity Division Assistant Chief Jason E. Miller at jason.edward.miller@tn.gov.