Competitive State Wildlife Grant Program
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings
- 15.634 -- State Wildlife Grants
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The State Wildlife Grant (SWG) Program provides States, the
District of Columbia, Commonwealths, and territories
(States) Federal grant funds to develop and implement
programs for the benefit of wildlife and their habitats,
including species that are not hunted or fished. Eligible
activities include planning and conservation
implementation. Planning activities must contribute
directly to the development or modification of a State
Wildlife Action Plan (Plan) approved by the Director of the
Service. Implementation activities are activities that a
State carries out to execute their...
Plan. Priority for use
of these funds must be placed on identified species of
greatest conservation need (SGCN) and should take into
consideration the relative level of funding available for
the conservation of these species. Ineligible activities
include wildlife education and law enforcement activities,
unless they are a minor or incidental component considered
critical to the success of a project. The Program is
authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, Fiscal
Year 2018 (Public Law No. 115-141).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Government
- State governments
Additional information
In addition to State fish and wildlife agencies, only the four
Regional Associations of Fish and Wildlife Agencies are eligible.
This includes: Northeast Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies,
Southeast Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Midwest
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, and Western
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
Grantor contact information
Description
Biologist - Grants Paul VanRyzin 7033581849
paul_vanryzin@fws.gov
USFWS email address
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| C-SWG_FY18_NOFO_Final.pdf | FY 2018 Notice of Funding Opportunity and Application Instructions | Mar 28, 2018 10:19 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: March 28, 2019
Award
$6,400,000
Program Funding
14
Expected awards
$25,000
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F18AS00095
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Environment
Category Explanation:
--
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 28, 2018
Archive date:
March 28, 2019
