This grant funds states and federally recognized tribes to implement proactive, nonlethal strategies to prevent wolf depredation on livestock and to compensate producers for confirmed losses. Eligible activities include fencing, livestock-guarding dogs, and range riders. Funding covers losses on federal, state, private, or tribal lands. Applicants must meet administrative, documentation, and reporting requirements to ensure effective program management.
Eligible applicants are state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to working with livestock producers and meet administrative and reporting requirements.