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State Wildlife Grants | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Established in 2000, State Wildlife Grants provide money to states, territories, commonwealths, and the District of Columbia (D. C.) to support proactive wildlife conservation such as research, surveys, and species and habitat management.
Projects supported by these grants focus on wildlife species of greatest conservation need identified in State Wildlife Action Plans. Since 2000, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Office of Conservation Investment has distributed over $1. 4 billion to fish and wildlife agencies of the 56 states, territories, commonwealths, and D.
C. through the State Wildlife Grant Program. Funds are used by these agencies for improving public and private lands, ensuring the availability of sufficient habitat for species, and providing quality recreational experiences for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds.
Grant funds may be used to address a variety of conservation needs, such as research, fish and wildlife surveys, species restoration, habitat management, and monitoring. Since 2008, a portion of the funding has been used for competitive grants to encourage broad geographic collaboration, innovation, and species conservation at larger scales.
The other portion of the funding is non-competitive and is allocated using a formula based on land area and population estimates of each state and territory. Recipient fish and wildlife agencies provide between 25 and 35 percent of project costs in non-federal matching funds.
To view or download total unadjusted actual and total inflation adjusted State Wildlife Grant Apportionments data since 2002 visit our State Wildlife Grant QuickSight page . State Wildlife Grants (SWG) Funding Type : Non-competitive grants. Allocation : Distributed to all states, territories, commonwealths, and D.
C. based on a formula that considers population and geographical area. Purpose : Primarily used to support baseline wildlife conservation needs such as agency staffing, research, habitat management, and monitoring for species of greatest conservation need identified in State Wildlife Action Plans.
Matching Requirement : State agencies must provide at least 25 percent of the total project cost for planning and at least 35 percent of the total project cost for conservation implementation in non-federal matching funds. Focus : Addresses a wide range of conservation needs for various species, especially those not hunted or fished. Competitive State Wildlife Grants (C-SWG) Funding Type : Competitive grants.
Allocation : Available to all states, territories, commonwealths, and D. C. Offered to projects that meet selection criteria published in the annual Notice of Funding Opportunity and that demonstrate innovative approaches, collaboration, or effectiveness in addressing species conservation needs at larger scales.
Purpose : Encourages collaboration and innovation in wildlife conservation, focusing on more strategic and larger-scale projects compared to formula SWG funding. Matching Requirement : State agencies must provide at least 25 percent of the total project cost. Focus : Targets specific conservation challenges or opportunities, with an emphasis on projects that demonstrate collaboration among multiple states or organizations.
Competitive grants also target projects that benefit high-priority species of greatest conservation need that are protected or may soon require protection under the Endangered Species Act.
In summary, while both SWG and C-SWG aim to support fish and wildlife conservation, SWG provides baseline funding to all states, whereas C-SWG focuses on competitive projects that foster collaboration and innovation in addressing significant geographic range conservation challenges.
The State and Tribal Wildlife Grant Programs 20 Years of Conservation Success Latest Stories and Topics Bringing blackbanded sunfish back to blackwater habitat in Maryland Service funding supports decades-long effort to bring the rarest freshwater fish species in Maryland back to native habitats Partner Fish and Wildlife Agencies Receive $55 Million to Protect and Manage Species of Conservation Concern The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is distributing more than $55 million to state fish and wildlife agencies through the State Wildlife Grant (SWG) Program to protect and manage species of conservation need, promote the recovery of wildlife and conserve habitats nationwide.
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4 Million in Competitive Grants to Conserve Vulnerable Wildlife Vulnerable wildlife across the nation will benefit from more than $7. 4 million in grants thanks to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Competitive State Wildlife Grants (C-SWG). Since 2008, the C-SWG program has provided over $103 million in federal grant funds to states, commonwealths,...
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Partner Fish and Wildlife Agencies Receive $59 Million to Protect and Conserve At-Risk Wildlife The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is distributing over $59 million to state fish and wildlife agencies through the State Wildlife Grant Program to support the conservation of imperiled wildlife and their habitats across the nation. These grant funds are allocated to all states, commonwealths, U.S...
State Wildlife Grants (SWG) This library includes information on funding for State Wildlife Grants (SWG) administered by the Service's Office of Conservation Investment. Established in 2000, State Wildlife Grants provide money to states, territories, commonwealths, and D. C.
to address wildlife conservation needs such as... FY 2026 SWG Apportionment Table Spreadsheet showing FY2026 State Wildlife Grants funding allocations, by state. FY2025 C-SWG Projects Table Spreadsheet showing FY2025 Competitive State Wildlife Grants funding by project and state.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State, territorial, and District of Columbia fish and wildlife agencies. Recipient fish and wildlife agencies provide between 25 and 35 percent of project costs in non-federal matching funds. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows over $1.4 billion distributed since 2000 (formula-based and competitive portions). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
State Wildlife Grants is funded by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.