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F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26

Fish and Wildlife Service Nonprofit eligible

Fish and Wildlife Service is funding agriculture & rural projects through this opportunity, which is open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Sep 30, 2026. It provides awards up to $1–$500K.

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Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Award amount
Up to $1–$500K
Expected awards
150
Posted
May 19, 2026
Opportunity number
F26AS00069
CFDA
15.630

Opportunity description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Coastal Program provides technical and financial assistance to partners to support projects that protect and restore fish and wildlife habitats on public and private lands in priority coastal ecosystems. This support is provided through cooperative agreements with conservation partners and landowners, including state and Tribal agencies. Coastal Program staff work with partners, stakeholders, and other Service programs in important areas for conservation. They implement regional strategic plans that identify priority species and habitats for conservation in these focus areas.Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the Coastal Program are required to contact a local Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application. You can find this information in the current strategic plan at this link or by contacting your local Coastal Program office at https://www.fws.gov/program/coastal/contact-us.Projects are developed collaboratively by partners and Service field staff. All Coastal Program projects must align with the missions of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Coastal Program. They are also based on sound biological principles and the best available science.

Who can apply

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

The Coastal Program reserves the right to reject projects that do not align with the regional strategic implementation plans or program priorities. We do not support projects that generate compensatory mitigation credits under a Federal or state regulatory program or accept mitigation or in-lieu funds as non-Federal cost share for a project. The Coastal Program does not fund land acquisition, although it can support title searches and real estate appraisals. We require that all interested applicants contact their local Coastal Program office before submitting an application.

Funding

Award floor
$1
Award ceiling
$500K

Agency contact

Fish and Wildlife Service

Chris Eng chris_eng@fws.gov

chris_eng@fws.gov

How to apply

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