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"Multistate Conservation Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Multistate Conservation Grant Program is sponsored by U.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (administered by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies). This program funds projects that benefit fish and wildlife conservation across state jurisdictions and foster growing participation in hunting, trapping, fishing, and shooting sports.
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Multistate Conservation Grants Program :: Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Multistate conservation grant program Program Overview and Application Process The Multistate Conservation Grant Program envisions a future where sustainable fish and wildlife populations, healthy habitats, and enduring traditions of fishing, hunting, and shooting sports thrive together.
By enabling innovation, collaboration, and leadership, we ignite lasting conservation impact across state jurisdictions and foster growing participation in hunting, trapping, fishing, and shooting sports. Want to receive updates about MSCGP announcements, deadlines, and opportunities? The Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C.
777 et seq.) and the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669 et seq.)
as amended by the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-408, 114 STAT.
1766 §113 and 114 STAT. 1722 §122) authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make up to $6,000,000 available annually to fund Multistate Conservation project grants. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) will cite this traditional program as the Traditional Multistate Conservation Grant Program (T-MSCGP).
In addition, the Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act (Modernizing PR Act, 16 U.S.C. 669) amended the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to, among other measures, authorize the Service to make hunter recruitment and recreational target shooter recruitment grants that promote a national hunting and shooting sports recruitment program, including related communication and outreach activities.
The Service will cite this program as the R3 Multistate Conservation Grant Program (R3-MSCGP). Up to $5,000,000 will be available specifically for the R3-MSCGP grants. The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) and the Service work cooperatively to manage T-MSGCP and R3-MSGCP.
Administratively, both programs function similarly. AFWA sets the strategic priorities for project activities and provides the Service with a list of recommended projects to be considered for awards. The Service administers the program and manages the awards.
2001 - Present MSCGP Grants Database 2027 Multistate Conservation Grant Program Proposals due via AFWA Portal AFWA and the Office of Conservation Investments (CI) review proposals for eligibility and compliance Technical Review Teams (TRT) evaluate, score, and discuss eligible proposals.
Preliminary recommendations are forwarded to the National Grants Committee (NGC) NGC reviews preliminary recommendations and assesses the alignment with the program goals.
AFWA Executive Committee Reviews the high ranking prpoosals CI detailed reviews of high ranking applications The National Grants Committee votes to advance the Priority List of Projects The Priority List of Projects is reviewed and approved by a majority of State Directors.
Applicants are notified of their Application Status (selected, not selected, revision required) AFWA submits the final Priority List of Projects to the USFWS Applicants revise and resubmit proposals in response to NGC/OCI feedback via the AFWA Portal) Applicants submit their Proposals and the required Federal Forms via GrantSolutions USFWS completes the final review and awards the 2027 MSCGP grants Multistate Conservation Grant Program Policies and Procedures MultiState Conservation Grant Program FAQ 2026 MSCGP Priority List of Projects 2026 MSCGP Awards Abstracts Performance Progress Report AFWA Template Funding Aknowledgement Fillable Form 2027 MSCGP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) MSCGP Multiyear Proposals Criteria 2027 MSCGP Strategic Priorities 2027 Full Grant Proposal Guidelines 2027 Full Grant Proposals Template - Project Narrative 2027 Full Grant Proposal Template - Budget Narrative and Table Silvana Yaroschuk, MultiState Conservation Grant Program Manager syaroschuk@fishwildlife.
org
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: The program is administered in cooperation with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Further eligibility details would be in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) when posted by the U. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $6,000,000 (Traditional Multistate Conservation Grant Program) and up to $5,000,000 (R3 Multistate Conservation Grant Program). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 14, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Multistate Conservation Grant Program is funded by U.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (administered by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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