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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. Funding Opportunity Number: F26AS00068. Assistance Listing: 15.
631. Funding Instrument: CA,G. Category: NR.
Award Amount: $1 – $750K per award.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: State governments; County governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Independent school districts; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal organizations (other than 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; Private institutions of higher education; Individuals; 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. 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. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1 – $750K per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26 are due September 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Yes — F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26 is offered by Fish and Wildlife Service and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
This opportunity targets applicants in Hawaii. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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