Fish and Wildlife Service

Description

The Tribal Wildlife Grants Program provides technical and financial assistance to federally recognized Tribes for the development and implementation of programs that benefit fish and wildlife and their habitats. Funding may be used for conserving any plant or animal species of interest to a Tribe, including those of Native American cultural or traditional importance.The TWG Program is an adaptable resource supporting tribal conservation priorities. Species targeted in an award are not restricted to those that are hunted, fished, or gathered, listed as threatened or endangered, or identified in a conservation plan.Activities may include, but are not limited to:planning for wildlife and habitat conservationfish and wildlife conservation and management actionsfish and wildlife related laboratory and field researchnatural history studieshabitat mappingfield surveys and population monitoringhabitat protection and enhancementconservation educationProgram funds may be used for salaries, equipment, consultant services, subawards, materials, and travel costs.For more information, see the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Tribal Wildlife Grants Home Page.

Who can apply

• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

Contact

DJ Monette<br/>dj_monette@fws.gov
dj_monette@fws.gov