Coastal Program
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings
- 15.630 -- Coastal
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Coastal Program is a voluntary, incentive-based program that provides direct technical assistance and financial assistance in the form of cooperative agreements to coastal communities and landowners to restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat on public and private lands. Coastal Program staff coordinate with project partners, stakeholders and other Service programs to identify geographic focus areas and develop habitat conservation priorities within these focus areas. Geographic focus areas are where the Coastal Program directs resources to conserve habitat for federal trust species. Project...
work plans are developed strategically, in coordination with partners, and with substantial involvement from Service field staff. Projects must advance our mission, promote biological diversity, and be based upon sound scientific biological principles. Program strategic plans inform the types of projects funded under this opportunity. Applicants seeking funding under this program should review the program strategic plan and also contact the regional Coastal Program office prior to submitting an application for funding.Authorizing statues include Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, 16 U.S.C. 742a-c, 747e-742j; and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958, 16 U.S.C. 661 667(e).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
We can partner with diversity of applicants. In general, partners are state, local, and tribal natural resource agencies, not-for-profit non-governmental organizations, and individuals.
Grantor contact information
Description
Samantha Brooke 703-358-1829
samantha_brooke@fws.gov
Coastal Program Team Lead
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| F17AS00014_full_text_NOFO.pdf | F17AS00014 full text NOFO | Nov 3, 2016 05:04 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: October 5, 2017
Award
$7,000,000
Program Funding
500
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$10,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F17AS00014
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Community development
Natural resources
Environment
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
November 3, 2016
Archive date:
October 5, 2017
