Virtual Fence Conservation Grants are now available.
Ranchers, landowners, and conservation groups are invited to apply.
The future is here. Be part of it.
PERC’s Virtual Fence Conservation Fund is a quarter-million dollar initiative aimed at empowering ranchers and conservationists to adopt virtual fencing technology on public and private lands.
By testing and expanding this pioneering technology, the fund aims to support both wildlife and working lands.
What is virtual fencing?
Virtual fencing technology uses GPS-enabled collars on livestock and base station towers to create invisible boundaries without needing physical fences. This allows for more flexible and wildlife-friendly land management without the need for physical barriers, which benefits both agriculture and conservation.
Ranchers also benefit by eliminating the time-consuming and expensive task of repairing, replacing, and maintaining traditional barbed-wire fences.
Show us the conservation benefit. We’ll show you the money.
Successful applicants must demonstrate a clear benefit for land, water, and/or wildlife. Examples could:
- Conserve key wildlife migration corridors
- Protect ecologically sensitive habitats
- Manage predator risk
- Protect regrowth areas after wildfire
- Restore riparian corridors
- Safeguard important waterways
“This fund is an exciting opportunity for enterprising ranchers to improve their operations while supporting conservation. PERC brings expertise and support to early adopters.”
Mark Eisele
President, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Eligibility and Application
The fund is open to:
- Ranchers and agricultural landowners
- Conservation organizations
- Indigenous communities
Successful applicants must demonstrate:
- A clear conservation benefit for land, water, and/or wildlife
- A commitment to monitoring and sharing results
- A sustainable plan for long-term use
Funding and support:
- Grant amounts range from $10,000 to $75,000, with a total of $250,000 available.
- Funds can be applied to support partially funded projects or entirely new initiatives.
- In addition to funding, PERC’s Conservation Innovation Lab will provide guidance and support throughout the project’s implementation. The lab incubates groundbreaking ideas and offers creative solutions in partnership with ranchers and conservation organizations.
Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis.
All applicants will discuss project terms with PERC prior to receiving a grant.
The application deadline is February 1, 2025.
PERC views landowners as partners, not problems.
PERC is a nonprofit conservation organization that creates innovative conservation solutions through markets and incentives. We work to identify flexible solutions that work for people as well as wildlife.
This adaptable approach has helped us establish a successful track record of partnerships with landowners, as well as praise from the ranching and agriculture communities. Learn more.
