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

Important dates

Closed: 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.

Award details

Expected project funding: $15,000,000
Expected awards: 500

Award min.

Award max.

$750,000

Funding opportunity number:F26AS00068
Cost sharing or matching requirement:No
Funding instrument type:
- Cooperative agreement
- Grant
Opportunity Category:Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:Not specified
Category of Funding Activity:
- Natural resources
Category Explanation:Not specified

History

Posted date: April 8, 2026
Archive date: October 1, 2030
Version: 3

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Summary

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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.

Eligibility

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 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.

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

Agency contact information

Email: andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov

andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov

Andreas Moshogianis andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov

Link to additional information

No additional information is available