F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings: 15.630 -- Coastal
Last Updated: May 19, 2026
Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Coastal Program provides technical and financial assistance to partners to support projects that protect and restore fish and wildlife habitats on public and private lands in priority coastal ecosystems. This support is provided through cooperative agreements with conservation partners and landowners, including state and Tribal agencies. Coastal Program staff work with partners, stakeholders, and other Service programs in important areas for conservation. They implement regional strategic plans that identify priority species and habitats for conservation...
in these focus areas.Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the Coastal Program are required to contact a local Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application. You can find this information in the current strategic plan at this link or by contacting your local Coastal Program office at https://www.fws.gov/program/coastal/contact-us.Projects are developed collaboratively by partners and Service field staff. All Coastal Program projects must align with the missions of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Coastal Program. They are also based on sound biological principles and the best available science.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- State governments
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Individuals
- Unrestricted
Education
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
The Coastal Program reserves the right to reject projects that do not align with the regional strategic implementation plans or program priorities. We do not support projects that generate compensatory mitigation credits under a Federal or state regulatory program or accept mitigation or in-lieu funds as non-Federal cost share for a project. The Coastal Program does not fund land acquisition, although it can support title searches and real estate appraisals. We require that all interested applicants contact their local Coastal Program office before submitting an application.
Grantor contact information
Description
Chris Eng
chris_eng@fws.gov
chris_eng@fws.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 5.19.2026_Foa_Content_of_F26AS00069.pdf | 5.19.2026 Foa_Content_of_F26AS00069.pdf | May 19, 2026 12:52 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closed: September 30, 2026
Award
$6,000,000
Program Funding
150
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F26AS00069
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:
1
Posted date:
May 19, 2026
Archive date:
October 1, 2030
