Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY24
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings
- 15.631 -- Partners for Fish and Wildlife
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program is a voluntary, incentive-based program that provides direct technical assistance and financial assistance primarily through cooperative agreements to private landowners to restore and conserve fish and wildlife habitat for the benefit of federal trust resources. The PFW Program is delivered through more than 250 full-time staff, active in all 50 States and territories. Partners for Fish and Wildlife 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 define where the 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. The program has been in existence since 1987 and has over 35 years of successful delivery. Project selection will seek to align or support the Secretary’s priorities. Projects delivered will advance the missions of the PFW Program, the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service which promote biological diversity, and are based upon sound, scientific, biological principles. PFW Program strategic plans inform the types of projects funded under this opportunity.Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are requested to consult with a local PFW Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application (see Agency Contacts at the end of this announcement or visit https://www.fws.gov/program/partners-fish-and-wildlife/contact-usAll applications must be submitted through https://home.grantsolutions.gov/home/ to be considered for award. Applications submitted through grants.gov will not be evaluated.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
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
Government
- State governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- County governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
- Individuals
Additional information
The PFW Program staff reserves the right to reject projects that do not align with the regional strategic plans or headquarters priorities. To receive funding, PFW projects must be implemented on private lands, with the exception for activities that support private lands conservation such as technical assistance capacity. IN GENERAL, the term private lands is any property not state or federally owned. Private lands include, but are not limited to; tribal, Hawaiian homeland, city, municipality, non-governmental, and private fee-title properties. 501(c)(3) applicants should be prepared to prove status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service and tribal applicants may be required to provide an authorizing tribal resolution.The PFW Program actively identifies potential projects throughout the federal fiscal year (October 1 – September 30). PFW Program staff work collaboratively with potential applicants to identify common habitat conservation priorities. We strongly suggest that all potential applicants work with the local PFW Program staff to ensure that their project meets the project selection criteria. Projects are considered for funding throughout the year, depending on the availability of funds.
Grantor contact information
Description
Andreas Moshogianis
andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov
andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 9.26.2024_Foa_Content_of_F24AS00021.pdf | 9.26.2024 Foa_Content_of_F24AS00021.pdf | Sep 26, 2024 06:57 PM UTC |
| 20240915_FY24_PFW_Announcement_Foa_Content_of_F24AS00021_PFW_Deadline_Extension.pdf | 20240915 FY24 PFW Announcement Foa_Content_of_F24AS00021_PFW Deadline Extension.pdf | Sep 19, 2024 05:48 PM UTC |
| 20230915_FY24_PFW_PDF_Announcement_Foa_Content_of_F24AS00021.pdf | 20230915 FY24 PFW PDF Announcement Foa_Content_of_F24AS00021.pdf | Sep 29, 2023 03:12 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closed: December 31, 2024
Award
$15,000,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$750,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F24AS00021
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
3
Posted date:
September 28, 2023
Archive date:
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