Opportunity Listing - F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26

F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26

Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service

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

Email

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

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 local Coastal Program 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

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Award

$6,000,000

Program Funding

150

Expected awards

Award Minimum

$500,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

F26AS00069

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:

May 19, 2026

Archive date:

October 1, 2030