Grants
WYOMING WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION
GRANT IN AID PROPOSALS
GRANT CRITERIA
The committee is interested in funding projects relating to bighorn sheep that address issues and opportunities associated with habitat, disease, conservation education, trapping/transplants, mitigation of bighorn sheep interactions with species that introduce disease, research, management/population monitoring, and migration/vehicle collisions. Project proposal request with well-written narratives and evidence of strong partnerships that include matching funding have the best chance of funding. Please make proposals specific yet concise.
Project Narrative should include:
Project Need: Clearly state why there is a need to conduct this project and how it will impact bighorn sheep locally, statewide, or nationally.
Project Objectives: list specific objectives for the proposed project.
A few Examples:
• Improve water availability for bighorn sheep near escape terrain.
• Increase available bighorn sheep habitat to promote the growth of the Laramie Peak bighorn sheep herd.
• Determine seasonal movements, potential migration patterns, and habitat use on the Encampment River bighorn sheep herd.
• Continue to collect disease samples from the Jackson bighorn sheep herd to determine the overall health of the herd.
• Increase reach of our statewide bighorn sheep education program.
Project Strategies/Actions:
Examples (match objectives above):
• Install a high elevation guzzler by engaging WY-WSF volunteers July of 2021
• Use cut and pile methods to reduce conifer encroachment on 200 acres of BHS sheep habitat.
• Deploy GPS collars on 15 ewes in February of 2021.
• Capture and sample 17 ewes for pneumonia pathogens (list specific pathogens).
• Purchase materials to outfit 10 bighorn sheep curriculum boxes aimed at fourth and fifth graders.
Use of WY-WSF funds: Indicate how you foresee using funds provided by the WY-WSF.
WY-WSF Grant in Aid Funding Conditions:
• Grant funds must be used as indicated in the narrative and/or budget of your proposal.
• The Grantee will inform the WY-WSF regarding any changes to the proposed project and/or intention to spend the granted funds differently than indicated in the original proposal.
• Project funds should be spent within two years of receiving this award letter. If funds cannot be spent in this time period, the grantee will inform the WY-WSF and, depending on the circumstances, will be required to apply for an extension, roll the grant back to the WY-WSF, or reapply for funds at a future date. WY-WSF must be informed when project completion is achieved.
• Please send appropriate invoices addressed to the WY-WSF via email to: Treasurer@wyomingwildsheep.org Note: Payments will be made on a quarterly basis.
• Annual progress reports will be due in mid-November. Additionally, a final project report upon completion of the project will be required. The information in these reports will be shared widely with our membership, on our website, through social media, and in our biannual magazine, “The RamPage.”
Download a: Grant Application Form
Please attach photos, maps and more detailed information to the submittal e-mail and they will be shared with the reviewing parties. E-mail submissions are required and must be sent to: info@wyomingwildsheep.org
Board Members Project Evaluation Form: Download
Game & Fish Management’s Needs Document: Download
View our Grant History
JUNE 2025
| Bear Creek Wildfire Restoration, Laramie | $20,000 | Review the Project Map |
| Absaroka Bighorn Sheep Population Assessment, Cody | $15,000 | Review the Project Map |
| Role of Chronic Carriers and Population Density in Bighorn Sheep, Statewide | $30,000 | Review the Project |
| Elk Mountain Cheatgrass, Newcastle | $25,000 | Review the Project |
| Pedro Mountains Circuit Scape Update, Casper | $5,000 | Review the Project |
| 6 Requests totaling $115,000,000 Total Approved = $ 95,000.00 |
DECEMBER 2024
| Laramie Peak Wildlife Habitat Management Area Spring Developments, Wheatland | $3,000 | Review the Project |
| Effective Separation Fence Materials, Alcova | $7,000 | Review the Project Map |
| Whiskey Basin Bighorn Sheep Habitat Enhancement, Dubois | $25,,000 | Review the Project Map |
| Laramie Peak Bighorn Sheep Disease Surveillance Continuation 2025-26 Capture, Wheatland | $11,000 | Review the Project |
| Laramie Peak Bighorn Sheep Habitat Education Signs, Wheatland | $1,750 | Review the Project |
| Wild Sheep Education – Wild Sheep Webinars, Expos, Camp Bighorn, Documentary, Statewide | $11,000 | Review the Project |
| Role of chronic carriers and population density in bighorn sheep, NW Wyoming | $30,000 | Review the Project |
| Teton Bighorn Sheep Nutritional Carrying Capacity, Jackson | $20,000 | Review the Project Support Letter Support Letter Project Design Map |
| Sponsorship for Wyoming Chapter of the Wildlife Society Conference, Jackson | $1,000 | Review the Project |
| Sweetwater Rocks Predator Control, Alcova | $15,000 | Review the Project |
| 10 Requests totaling $124,750 Total Approved = $ 125,750 |
JUNE 2024
| Wyoming Landowner’s Handbook to Fences and Wildlife: Update, Statewide | $2500 | Review the Project More Info |
| WYOGA Class Action Lawsuit to keep the state and national feed grounds open, Jackson | $15,000 | Review the Project More Information Map |
| Whiskey Basin Bighorn Sheep Habitat Enhancement, Dubois | $25,000 | Review the Project Map |
| Elk Mountain Cheatgrass , NewCastle | $50,000 | Review the Project Map |
| Whiskey Mountain Bighorn Sheep Herd Restoration, Dubois | $30,000 | Review the Project Support Letter Proposal |
| Role of chronic carriers and population density in bighorn sheep, Dubois | $30,000 | Review the Project Proposal from 2022 Summer 2023 Report |
| Ferris-Seminoe Bighorn Sheep Monitoring, Alcova | $44,250 | Review the Project Map |
| Encampment River-Blackhall Cheatgrass, Encampment | $26,000 | Review the Project Map Map 2 |
| “Rambulance”: mobile CT Scan unit, Statewide/td> | $100,000 -Pledged | Review the Project Photos |
| 9 Requests totaling $337,750 Total Approved = $ 197,750 |
DECEMBER 2023
| West Side Story, Sublette County | $40,000 | Review the Project More Information |
| Torrey Rim Proposal, Fremont County | $50,533. | Review the Project More Information Letter of Support |
| Johnson Mountain Cheatgrass Control, Platte County | $5,000. | Review the Project Map Photo |
| NBSC Wild Sheep Education – Expos, Wild Sheep Webinar Series, Camp Bighorn, Fremont County | $6,500. | Review the Project |
| Ewe hunt educational film, state wide | $10,000 | Review the Project |
| 5 Requests totaling $112,033 total approved is $112,033 |
JUNE 2023
| Role of Chronic Carriers and Population Density in Sheep, NW Wyoming | $30,000 | Review the Project More Information |
| S.H.E.E.P. Events, Statewide | $2,500 | Review the Project |
| Tom Thorne/Beth Williams WHMA Wildlife Friendly Fence Conversion, Wheatland | $10,000 | Review the Project Review the Map |
| Teton Range Bighorn Sheep Fecal Genetics, Jackson | $8,200 | Review the Project Review the Budget Review the Map |
| transmission Outreach/Wild Sheep Webinar Series/Camp Bighorn/Tribal Ram Exhibit, Dubois | $7,500 | Review the Project |
| 5 Requests totaling $58,200 total approved is $58,200 |
DECEMBER 2022
| S.H.E.E.P. Laser Shot, Statewide | $2,500 | Review the Project | ||||
| Effects of Nutrition on Population Performance of Bighorn Sheep near Jackson and Dubois | $10,000 | Review the Project | ||||
| Evaluating remote cameras as a tool to estimate wild sheep abundance in Wyoming, Dubois | $17,500 | Review the Project Review the Map | ||||
| Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) for Wildlife Crossing Safety Year 2, Wheatland | $5,000 | Review the Project Review the Map | ||||
| Ferris-Seminoe Bighorn Sheep Monitoring Post-Pedro Mountain Fire, Alcova | $2,500 | Review the Project | ||||
| Laramie Region Telemetry Equipment, Saratoga | $1,500 | Review the Project | ||||
| Torrey Rim Prescribed Burn, Dubois | $15,000 | Review the Project | Review the Map Review the Map | Review the Map Review the Support Letter | Review the Support Letter | Review the NEPA Letter |
| Mapping and characterizing bighorn sheep seasonal ranges and migration routes, statewide | $0 | Review the Project Review the Budget Review the Map Review the Support Letter Review the Support Letter | ||||
| Wind River Reservation Feral Horse Removal, Fort Washakie | $20,000 | Review the Project | ||||
| Assessing Nasal Micro biome across Wyoming herd units, statewide | $0 | Review the Project Review the Map Review the Chart Review the Chart | ||||
| Interactive Education Program Development, Dubois | $3,000 | Review the Project | ||||
| 11 Requests totaling $186,200 total approved is $77,000 |
JUNE 2022
| Laramie Peak Emergency Capture, Wheatland | $6,830.00 | Review the Project |
| Laramie Peak Bighorn Sheep Herd Disease Surveillance 2022-2023 Capture, Wheatland | $8,000.00 | Review the Project |
| Whiskey Basin WMHA Conifer Removal, Dubois | $25,000.00 | Review the Project Review the Map Letter of Support |
| Little Red Creek Vegetation Clearing, Dubois | $12,000.00 | Review the Project Review the Map Review the Letter of Suport |
| Role of Chronic Carriers and Population Density in Bighorn Sheep, Dubois | $30,000.00 |
Review the Project Review the Project Document |
| Camp Bighorn, Webinar Series, Youth Programs in WY and C/As events, Statewide | $3,250.00 | Review the Project |
| Owl Creek Bighorn Sheep Disease Monitoring and GPS Collaring Project, Thermopolis | $12,000.00 | Review the Project Review the Project Map |
| 7 Requests totaling $97,080.00, total approved is $97,080.00 |
DECEMBER 2021
| West Side Story, Pinedale | $20,000.00 from the Life Member fund. |
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Review the Project Review the Proposal
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| In Wild Company Film, Statewide | $ |
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| Teton Bighorn Sheep Collabrative Process, Jackson | $10,000.00 |
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Review the Project Review the Budget Review the Report |
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| Dynamic Messaging Signs, Wheatland | $11,000.00 |
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| Wyoming Chapter of the Wildlife Society Annual Conference Sponsorship, Jackson | $1,00.00 |
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Review the Project Review the Budget Review the Sponsorship Packages |
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| Total Requests are $73,750 | Total Approvals are $49,500.00 |
JUNE 2021
| June 2021 | |
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| Joey’s Conservation Program: Stream Keepers, Sheridan County | $0.00 |
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Review the Project Project Map Game & Fish Endorsement Letter |
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| Douglas Creek BHS Monitoring, Carbon County | $23,630.00 |
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Review the Project Review the Map |
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| Teton Flight, Emergency Request, Teton County | $875.00 |
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| Electromagnetic Drop Net, Weston County | $4,995.00 |
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Review the Project Photo Photo |
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| Expanding into a National Resource for all Wild Sheep Chapters and Affiliates, Statewide | $2,500.00 |
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| Northern Wild Sheep & Goat Symposium – Jackson, Wyoming | $5,000.00 |
| Review the Project | |
| Dynamic Messaging Signs, Wheatland, WY | $0.00 |
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Review the Project Map & Photos |
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| Invasive Annual Grass Treatments in Bighorn Sheep Habitats, Statewide | SET ASIDE $150,000.00 |
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| NW Wyoming Sheep Nutrition-Disease, NW Wyomig | $20,000.00 |
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| Wyoming Grizzly Bear Conflict Mitigation | $0.00 |
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Review the Project Conservation Strategy Letter of Support |
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| Seminoe Mountains Conifer Encroachment Mechanical Treatments, Rawlins, WY | $25,000 |
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Review the Project
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| Devils Canyon Bighorn Sheep Movement Analysis- Phase 2, Lovell, WY | $0.00 |
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| Total Requests are $274,444 | Total Approvals are $81,095.00 |
DECEMBER 2020
| December 2020 | |
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| The ‘West Side Story’: Where Performance Exceeds Expectations, Pinedale | $22,000 |
| Review the Project | |
| Covid19-response: Education Programs & Outreach, Statewide | $0 |
| Review the Project | |
| Assessing Potential Disease Exposure in Wandering Bighorn Sheep | $0 |
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Review the Project Review the Project Budget |
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| Cabin Creek Dalmation Toadflax Control, Cody | $15,000 |
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Review the Project Review the Project Map |
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| Improving habitat in the Douglas Creek sheep herd: Post-fire cheatgrass mitigation, Saratoga | $10,000 |
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Review the Project Thank You Letter |
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| The Construction of a Bighorn Sheep Enclosure at the Thorne/Williams Wildlife Research Center, Wheatland | $6,000 |
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Review the Project Schematic Drawing Final Project Report |
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| Total Requests are $70,575.36 | Total Approvals are $53,000 |
JUNE 2020
| June 2020 | |
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| Torrey Rim Prescribed Burn, Dubois | $6,000 |
| NBSC Education, Statewide | $10,000 |
| Summer Nutrition, Disease or Predation Lamb Survival NW Wyoming | $15,000 |
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Review the Project Project Update Spring 2020 Project Update Summer 2020 |
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| Absaroka BH Sheep Population Assessment NW Wyoming | $15,000 |
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Review the Project Review the Budget |
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| Teton BHS Genetics, Jackson | $10,000 |
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Review the Project Review the budget |
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| Mountain Ungulates of the Greater Yellowstone Area Book, Statewide | $0 |
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Review the Project Read a similar book |
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| The Concussion Project, Statewide | $0 |
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Review the Project Cost Breakdown |
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| Laramie Peak WHMA Fence Project, Laramie | $0 |
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Review the Project Power Point Photo Photo |
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| Trail Lake Meadow Renovation, Dubois | $10,000 |
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Review the Project
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| Laramie Peak Bighorn Sheep Disease Surveillance, SE WYO | $15,000 |
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Review the Project Review the Project Map |
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| Hoback Cheatgrass, Teton County | $5,000 |
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Review the Project Project Update 10/20 |
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| Total Requests are $149,200 | Total Approvals are $86,150 |
DECEMBER 2019
| December 2019 | |
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| Teton Sheep Fecal Sampling, Jackson | $5,000 |
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Review the Project |
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| Teton Winter Rec Public Process, Jackson | $5,000 |
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Review the Project |
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| NBSC Education & Outreach Programs, Statewide | $5,000 |
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Review the Project |
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| WSF- Youth Outreach for WYO Spring Banquet, Casper | $1,400 |
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Review the Project 2020 Update |
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| North Fork Stack Yard Fencing, Cody | $0 |
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Review the Project |
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| Encampment River Bighorn Sheep Movement and Habitat Selection, Encampment | $11,000 |
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Review the Project |
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| Emergency Funding WYGF Flight HA#5, Thermopolis | $5,000 |
| “The West Side Story”, Study HA 8 Sheep. Wind Rivers | $40,000 |
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| Ferris/Seminoe Bighorn Sheep and the Pedro Mountain Fire, Casper | $8750 |
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Review the Project 2020 Update |
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| Tall Forbes, Western WYO | $10,000 |
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Review the Project Review the 2019 Report |
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| Total Requests are $95,150 | Total Approvals are $86,150 |
JUNE 2019
Project Overview
Cover Letter
Review the Proposal
Fall 2019 Update
March 2020 Update
Mortality Graph
Fall 2019 Update
Project Overview
Map
Budget
Budget2
2020 Update
Taxidermy Estimate
Camp Bighorn Schedule
Campaign Update
Review the Photo
Review the Photo
Review the Map
Review the Project Appendix
Review the Letter of Support
2020 Update
WY-WSF GRANT IN AID REFERENCE
- Whiskey Mountain Bighorn Sheep Plan Wyoming 2019
- Nutrition, Disease, or Predation? Quantifying Causes of Poor Lamb Survival in Northwest Wyoming SPRING 2020 UPDATE
- Final Report and Recommendations from the Wyoming State-wide Bighorn/Domestic Sheep Interaction Working Group, September 2004, “The Wyoming Plan”
- The 2015 Wyo BHS Plan State Statute
- WYO G&F BHS Webpage
- WGBGLC Operating Procedures, 2019
- WGBGLC Application and Information
- G&F MANAGEMENT’S NEEDS
TOM THORNE AND BETH WILLIAMS WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER (SYBILLE)
For the summer of 2014, WY-WSF helped to sponsor an intern at the Tom Thorne and Beth Williams Wildlife Research Center (Sybille). The intern is Sierra Amundson, a 17-year-old high school senior interested in becoming a wildlife/livestock disease pathologist. Sierra’s main focus during her internship at Sybille was on respiratory disease in bighorn sheep and the development of a behavioral management plan for captive bighorn sheep. Every day she evaluated each and every sheep in the study for symptoms of respiratory disease. When sheep were sampled, she followed the samples down to the wildlife disease lab and helped with disease diagnostics and necropsies. When her work with the sheep was done, she then helped with general facility maintenance and other research projects at Sybille.
WY-WSF continues to give money to support the research at Sybille, thanks to our generous members.
Sierra completing daily observations of an ill lamb that had been having severe coughing fits and lost coordination on the right side of its body.
Sierra helping with a Golden Eagle capture and radio collar
Sierra learning to perform a necropsy on a lamb that had died.
Feed Time for a Lamb