F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings
- 15.631 -- Partners for Fish and Wildlife
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
Education
- Independent school districts
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Individuals
- Unrestricted
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Additional information
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.
Grantor contact information
Description
Andreas Moshogianis
andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov
andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 4.10.26_Foa_Content_of_F26AS00068.pdf | 4.10.26 Foa_Content_of_F26AS00068.pdf | Apr 10, 2026 03:38 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closed: September 30, 2026
Award
$15,000,000
Program Funding
500
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$750,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F26AS00068
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
3
Posted date:
April 8, 2026
Archive date:
October 1, 2030
