{"id":1622,"date":"2022-01-17T01:59:26","date_gmt":"2022-01-17T01:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/?page_id=1622"},"modified":"2026-01-15T16:31:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T21:31:34","slug":"conserve-wildlife-matching-grant-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/conservation\/conserve-wildlife-matching-grant-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Conserve Wildlife Matching Grants Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>With funding from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/conservation\/conserve-wildlife-license-plates\/\">Conserve Wildlife License Plate<\/a>&nbsp;renewal fund, the <a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wildlife\/endangered-and-threatened-species\/\">Endangered and Nongame Species Program<\/a>&nbsp;(ENSP), within the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection&#8217;s Fish and Wildlife Program, offers small matching grants for one-year projects that advance endangered, threatened, and nongame wildlife conservation and education. Approved projects are funded on a reimbursement basis and must be located in New Jersey. Grants are awarded every few years.&nbsp;<strong>Since its launch in 2008, this grant program has awarded 92 grants totaling $272,000 for projects across NJ!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are not offering new grants at this time.  The maximum request per proposal is $3,500 ($1,000 is the minimum). This is a 1:1 matching grant; therefore grant funds cannot exceed 50% of the total project cost. At least 25% of the grantee&#8217;s share of project funding must be monetary, and the remainder may be from in-kind support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nonprofit 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) organizations are eligible to apply and are welcome to apply for, and receive, more than one grant per cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ELIGIBLE PROJECTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible projects will benefit New Jersey&#8217;s endangered, threatened, and nongame wildlife through education, outreach, research, species protection, habitat management, or any combination of such actions. Projects should help to address an important threat or action highlighted in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wildlife\/new-jerseys-state-wildlife-action-plan\/\">New Jersey&#8217;s State Wildlife Action Plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>1.\u00a0<strong>Education\/outreach projects<\/strong>, such as classroom wildlife programs, interpretive signage or online resources;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.\u00a0<strong>Research projects<\/strong>, such as animal surveys or censuses, habitat monitoring, or public attitude surveys;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3.\u00a0<strong>Management projects<\/strong>, such as habitat creation, improvement, or restoration;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4.\u00a0<strong>Habitat protection projects<\/strong>, such as securing wildlife corridors or sensitive wildlife breeding areas.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Projects that complement new or significant ENSP initiatives or that might inform the ENSP&#8217;s future work are encouraged. Examples of such complementary projects include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promoting\/marketing of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wildlife\/new-jerseys-state-wildlife-action-plan\/\">NJ&#8217;s Wildlife Action Plan<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/conservation\/new-jerseys-landscape-project\/\">Landscape Project<\/a>, and\/or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/conservation\/connecting-habitat-across-new-jersey-chanj\/\">Connecting Habitat Across New Jersey<\/a>\u00a0(CHANJ) project;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performing road segment assessments based on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/conservation\/connecting-habitat-across-new-jersey-chanj\/\">CHANJ<\/a>\u00a0mapping;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating pollinator gardens or Monarch waystations along migratory routes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating distribution maps for NJ&#8217;s moth and\/or Tiger Beetle species of greatest conservation need (including literature reviews and consultation with experts);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhancing Horseshoe Crab spawning habitat through beach restoration or cleanup;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establishing a long-term Horseshoe Crab egg sampling effort as an index of shorebird food availability;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investigating the possible impacts of aquaculture structures on shorebirds and Horseshoe Crabs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementing approved strategies or developing new technical guidance to control invasive species that threaten nongame wildlife (e.g. Chinese Pond Mussel, invasive plants);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reducing mortality of Diamondback Terrapins and other estuarine\/marine species by locating and removing ghost crab pots in coastal waterways;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reducing road mortality of Diamondback Terrapins and enabling females to safely access nesting sites, particularly at problem areas in Fortescue, NJ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summarizing or showcasing multi-level, species-specific habitat change information;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimizing human-wildlife conflicts (ex: venomous snakes interactions, impacts of roads);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementing approved strategies or developing new strategies to limit the spread of wildlife diseases or pathogens affecting nongame wildlife (e.g., White-nose Syndrome, chytrid fungus, Ranavirus, snake fungal disease, West Nile virus);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gathering, compiling, or confirming location\/survey data for under-represented rare species (e.g. Corn and King Snakes, invertebrates, small mammals, Barn Owls, vernal pool herpetofauna) or\u00a0Priority\/Focal Species of Greatest Conservation Need\u00a0(see <a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/wap_plan18.pdf\">NJ&#8217;s Wildlife Action Plan<\/a> (pdf, 34 mb), Appendix B on page 173)\u00a0for inclusion in ENSP&#8217;s Biotics database.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>See&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/cwgrant_workexamples.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Successful Grant Recipients<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;(pdf, 250kb)&nbsp;for examples of projects that have received funding since 2008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Proposals should be concise &#8211; no more than two pages in length (not including attachments). Proposals must contain the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>1.\u00a0<strong>Title<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Title of the project<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.\u00a0<strong>Area<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Describe the geographic area and context where the project will take place. Identify any\u00a0Conservation Focal Area(s)\u00a0that your project falls within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3.\u00a0<strong>Objectives<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Describe the measurable goals of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4.\u00a0<strong>Procedures<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Explain the methods that will be used to accomplish the project objectives. Briefly detail the relevant experience or expertise of key project personnel with the species, habitat type, or activity proposed. Describe any partnerships involved.<br><strong>NOTE:<\/strong>\u00a0Grantees must obtain a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wildlife\/exotic-and-nongame-wildlife-permit-applications\/\">Scientific Collecting permit<\/a>\u00a0before commencing work on any projects involving direct handling of animals. The Permit fee can be included in the project budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5.\u00a0<strong>Deliverables<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Outline the products that will be provided to ENSP at the conclusion of the project. Data submissions must follow an approved format and meet ENSP mapping standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6.\u00a0<strong>Wildlife Action Plan Connection<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Identify the action(s) from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/wap_plan18.pdf\">NJ&#8217;s Wildlife Action Plan<\/a>\u00a0(pdf, 34 mb; see Appendices I and J) that the project will address.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ATTACHMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following attachments must also be provided:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>1.\u00a0<strong>Budget<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Itemize costs for the entire project. Be sure to specify the amount being requested. Matching funds must be identified and the sources of those funds named. Again, the request cannot exceed 50% of the total project cost, and at least 25% of the grantee&#8217;s match must be monetary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.\u00a0<strong>Calendar<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; List your timeline and completion date. Projects must be completed within one year of the start date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3.\u00a0<strong>An IRS letter of determination<\/strong>\u00a0stating the organization&#8217;s nonprofit status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4.\u00a0<strong>Samples of past work<\/strong>\u00a0if applying for education\/outreach material development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5.\u00a0<strong>Letters of endorsement<\/strong>\u00a0from partners or stakeholders are encouraged and will be considered in the review process.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The ENSP will confirm receipt of each proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RANKING OF PROPOSALS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All proposals will be reviewed by an ENSP technical review committee. Applicants can view the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/cwgrant_rankingform.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ranking Criteria Form<\/a>&nbsp;(pdf, 130kb)&nbsp;used by the committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTIFICATION OF AWARD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Successful applicants will have 30 days from the award notification date to submit a signed Resolution by their governing body authorizing the organization to enter into a grant agreement and certifying that the required matching funds and in-kind support will be provided for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/cwgrant_corpagreement_blank.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blank Resolution Form<\/a>&nbsp;(pdf, 13kb)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/cwgrant_corpagreement_sample.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sample Completed Resolution<\/a>&nbsp;(pdf, 16kb) &nbsp;(entries in red).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All grantees must be registered vendors with the State of NJ. Please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.njstart.gov\/bso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NJSTART.gov<\/a>&nbsp;to register or to check your organization&#8217;s status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grant Agreements will be created with successful applicants to formalize the award amount, Scope of Work, project period (not to exceed one year), and work products\/deliverables to be submitted by the conclusion of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GRANT PAYMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a reimbursement grant. The entire grant amount will be paid to the grantee in one sum, following receipt and acceptance by the ENSP of all agreed work products\/deliverables, documentation of costs and match, and upon compliance with all terms of the Grant Agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For information contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>MacKenzie Hall<br>NJ DEP Fish and Wildlife<br>Endangered and Nongame Species Program<br>908-236-0184<br><a href=\"mailto:MacKenzie.Hall@deptest.nj.gov@deptest.nj.gov?subject=Conserve%20Wildlife%20Matching%20Grant%20Program\">MacKenzie.Hall@deptest.nj.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><br><em><strong>DRIVE CONSERVATION HOME!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.njfishandwildlife.com\/ensp\/plates.htm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"147\" height=\"73\" src=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/eagplt.jpg\" alt=\"Conserve Wildlife License Plate\" class=\"wp-image-1628\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/kestrel_banded.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/kestrel_banded.jpg\" alt=\"Banded kestrel\" class=\"wp-image-1631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/kestrel_banded.jpg 960w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/kestrel_banded-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/kestrel_banded-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">American Kestrel, outfitted with a geolocator to track its movements throughout the year.<br>Photo by Melanie Mason<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/herptunnel.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/herptunnel.jpg\" alt=\"Herp tunnel\" class=\"wp-image-1630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/herptunnel.jpg 720w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/herptunnel-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Natalie Sherwood and Nicole Bergen of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Montclair State University<\/a>&nbsp;monitor NJ&#8217;s first under-the-road herptile tunnels in Somerset County.<br>Photo by Mike Peters, MSU<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/copperhead.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/copperhead-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Copperhead\" class=\"wp-image-1624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/copperhead-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/copperhead-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/copperhead-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/copperhead.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fohvos.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space<\/a>&nbsp;test forest treatments to benefit Northern Copperheads.<br>Photo by Tyler Christensen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/terrapin_mark.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/terrapin_mark-1024x802.jpg\" alt=\"Marking terrapin\" class=\"wp-image-1632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/terrapin_mark-1024x802.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/terrapin_mark-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/terrapin_mark-768x602.jpg 768w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/terrapin_mark.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carly Sibilia marks a Diamondback Terrapin as part of a&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.conservewildlifenj.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Conserve Wildlife Foundation<\/a>&nbsp;project to address roadkill of the animals in coastal NJ.<br>Photo by Ben Wurst<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/chinese_pond_mussel.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/chinese_pond_mussel.jpg\" alt=\"Chinese Pond Mussel\" class=\"wp-image-1623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/chinese_pond_mussel.jpg 614w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/chinese_pond_mussel-300x234.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.njisst.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NJ Invasive Species Strike Team<\/a>&nbsp;aims to eradicate North America&#8217;s first occurrence of Chinese Pond Mussel, in Hunterdon County, NJ.<br>Photo by Tim Morris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/woodturtle_analysis.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/woodturtle_analysis.jpg\" alt=\"Analyzing wood turtle samples\" class=\"wp-image-1634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/woodturtle_analysis.jpg 640w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/woodturtle_analysis-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.esu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">East Stroudsburg University<\/a>&nbsp;analyzes Wood Turtle genetic samples.<br>Photo by Meaghan Bird<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/tiger_salamander_eggsurvey.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"641\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/tiger_salamander_eggsurvey.jpg\" alt=\"Tiger Salamander Egg Survey\" class=\"wp-image-1633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/tiger_salamander_eggsurvey.jpg 641w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/tiger_salamander_eggsurvey-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.conservewildlifenj.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Conserve Wildlife Foundation<\/a>&nbsp;team searches for Tiger Salamander egg masses in a vernal pool.<br>Photo by Wayne Russell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/egret.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/egret-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Edward Egret in flight\" class=\"wp-image-1629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/egret-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/egret-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/egret-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/njfw\/egret.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Edward&#8221; the Great Egret wears a solar transmitter to track his movements as part of a&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.njaudubon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NJ Audubon<\/a>&nbsp;research and education project.<br>Photo by Natalie Gregorio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With funding from the&nbsp;Conserve Wildlife License Plate&nbsp;renewal fund, the Endangered and Nongame Species Program&nbsp;(ENSP), within the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection&#8217;s Fish and Wildlife Program, offers small matching grants for one-year projects that advance endangered, threatened, and nongame wildlife conservation and education. 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