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F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26

Fish and Wildlife Service Nonprofit eligible

Administered by Fish and Wildlife Service, this agriculture & rural grant invites applications from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Sep 30, 2026. It provides awards up to $1–$750K.

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Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Award amount
Up to $1–$750K
Expected awards
500
Posted
Apr 8, 2026
Opportunity number
F26AS00068
CFDA
15.631

Opportunity description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program helps private landowners restore and protect habitats for fish and wildlife. It offers both technical assistance and financial support, mainly through cooperative agreements.The PFW Program has approximately 220 staff working in all 50 states and territories. They work together with project partners and stakeholders to find key areas for conservation and set habitat goals. These focus areas guide the program on where to direct resources for conserving important habitats for federal trust species. The Program also has strategic plans that help determine which projects receive funding.Since it began in 1987, the PFW Program has successfully assisted many landowners. When choosing projects, the Program aims to support specific priorities set by the Secretary of the Interior and identified in regional strategic habitat conservation plans. All projects will promote the goals of the Program, the Department of the Interior, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These goals focus on using sound biological principles and voluntary partnerships to accomplish the mission of the Service to work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are required to consult with a local Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application by visiting our website.

Who can apply

  • County governments
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Independent school districts
  • State governments
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
  • City or township governments
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Individuals
  • Special district governments
  • Small businesses
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities

The PFW Program can reject projects that do not fit with regional strategic plans or priorities. To get funding, PFW projects must be on private lands."Private lands" means any properties not owned by the state or federal government. This includes tribal lands, Hawaiian homelands, cities, municipalities, non-governmental properties, and private properties. Groups with 501(c)(3) status should have proof of their status from the Internal Revenue Service. Tribal applicants may be required to provide an authorizing tribal resolution.The Program seeks projects year-round. Program staff work with applicants to find common conservation goals. We require that all interested applicants contact their local PFW staff before submitting an application.

Funding

Award floor
$1
Award ceiling
$750K

Agency contact

Fish and Wildlife Service

Andreas Moshogianis andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov

andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov

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