Opportunity Listing - F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26

F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26

Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service

Assistance Listings: 15.631 -- Partners for Fish and Wildlife

Last Updated: April 8, 2026

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

Special district governments
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Public and Indian housing authorities
State governments
County governments
City or township governments

Education

Private institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
Public and state institutions of higher education

Miscellaneous

Unrestricted
Individuals

Nonprofit

Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Other Native American tribal organizations

Business

Small businesses
For-profit organizations other than 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

Email

andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
4.8.26_Foa_Content_of_F26AS00068.pdf	4.8.26 Foa_Content_of_F26AS00068.pdf	Apr 8, 2026 08:14 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Closing: September 30, 2026

Electronically submitted applications from invited applicants must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, 09/30/2026. Regional...

deadlines vary. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. In order for applications to be considered and processed for funding in FY26, applications are due by May 30, 2026. Applications received after May 30, 2026, may not be awarded until the following fiscal year. Coordination with Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program local staff is required before submitting an application. Applications are awarded subject to funds availability. See program website for staff contacts nationwide. We encourage interested stakeholders to contact regional and local program staff throughout the year for technical support and additional information regarding funding cycles and availability.

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$15,000,000

Program Funding

500

Expected awards

Award Minimum

$750,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

F26AS00068

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Natural resources

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

April 8, 2026

Archive date:

October 1, 2030