This project provides funding of biologists in puerto rico who provide technical assistance to private citizens regarding wildlife conservation on their lands

This $266,436.00 Formula Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service under the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education and Safety program (CFDA 15.611), funds biologists in Puerto Rico to provide technical assistance to private citizens on wildlife conservation efforts on their lands. The grant supports a range of activities, including wildlife habitat restoration, population surveys, and public education, with the goal of conserving and managing wild birds, mammals, and their habitats in Puerto Rico. The grant was awarded on April 1, 2025, with a completion date of March 31, 2026. The primary recipient of the grant is the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) of Puerto Rico, which frequently collaborates with academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and local municipalities as sub-recipients to execute complex environmental conservation and restoration initiatives across the Commonwealth.