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Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF) Land Acquisition Grants / Recovery Land Acquisition Grants is sponsored by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). These grants provide funds to States and Territories to work with private landowners, conservation organizations (including nonprofits), and other non-Federal partners to protect and conserve Federally listed threatened and endangered species and the habitats on which these spec…
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States and territories; partnerships with states are critical for this program. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF) Land Acquisition Grants / Recovery Land Acquisition Grants is funded by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
Coastal Program is sponsored by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The Coastal Program provides financial and technical assistance for habitat conservation projects in coastal areas. While not explicitly mentioning sargassum, projects addressing coastal impacts of sargassum inundation or sustainable utilization could potentially be eligible. Applicants are required to consult with a local Coastal Program office before developing or submitting an application.
Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (F26AS00084) is sponsored by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). This grant program, funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), aims to support the development and/or implementation of Great Lakes Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans.
State Wildlife Grants (SWG) Program is a grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that provides federal funds to state and territorial fish and wildlife agencies to implement programs benefiting fish, wildlife, and their habitats. Eligible activities include conservation planning and implementation tied to approved Wildlife Action Plans, with priority given to Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) and their habitats. Both state fish and wildlife agencies and the four regional associations (NEAFWA, SEAFWA, MAFWA, and WAFWA) are eligible to apply. A cost-sharing match is required. The competitive program distributes approximately $7.6 million in total funding, with award amounts varying by applicant and project scope. Wildlife education, outreach, and general law enforcement activities are not eligible.
The FWS Coastal Program (F26AS00069) and Partners for Fish and Wildlife (F26AS00068) close September 30, 2026 with a combined $21 million and 650 anticipated awards. Both list broad eligibility and zero cost share. Both also require contact with a local program office before you write a word — which makes this a FY2027 positioning story, not an October deadline story.
Read articleThe North American Wetlands Conservation Act funds wetland and migratory-bird habitat through two tracks — U.S. Small Grants (up to $250,000, closing June 25, 2026) and the larger U.S. Standard Grants. Both require a 1:1 non-federal match, and that match is where most applications are won or lost. Here is how the program works, who is eligible, and why land trusts and Tribes should care.
Read articleNSF 26-526 posted August 25 with October 19-23 deadlines instead of November, ten eligible fields instead of eleven, and a newly ineligible category covering wildlife management and conservation practice. NSF just offered 2,500 fellowships for 2026. The new solicitation estimates 1,500.
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