Midwest Association Of Fish & Wild Life Agencies

The Midwest Association of Fish & Wild Life Agencies (MAFWA) is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov, serving as a regional association of fish and wildlife agencies across Midwestern states. Located in Pratt, Kansas, the organization focuses on collaborative conservation efforts, wildlife management, and outdoor recreation initiatives. MAFWA's federal grant awards are primarily received through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, specifically under the Multistate Conservation Grant Program, which supports projects aimed at enhancing wildlife conservation, public engagement, and outdoor recreation participation.

MAFWA's federal grant awards demonstrate a comprehensive approach to wildlife conservation and public engagement, with projects spanning diverse areas such as recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) of outdoor recreation participants. Recent grants have included research on target shooter recruitment from angler populations, developing strategies to engage non-traditional outdoor recreation participants, understanding public perceptions of state fish and wildlife agencies, and analyzing crossover participation between state park visitors and hunting/fishing activities. The organization collaborates with multiple partners including the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation, Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports, state wildlife agencies in the Midwest and Southeastern regions, and research firms like Southwick Associates. Their grant-funded projects typically involve quantitative and qualitative research, marketing campaign development, social media content creation, and producing actionable insights to support conservation efforts and increase public participation in outdoor activities.