F26AS00040_Fiscal Year 2026_Tribal Wildlife Grants (TWG)_NOFO

Posted

Fish and Wildlife Service

Description

Tribal Wildlife Grants provide 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 grants are an adaptable resource supporting tribal conservation priorities. Species targeted in a project 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 species population monitoringhabitat protection and enhancementconservation educationFunding may be used for salaries, equipment, consultant services, subawards, materials, and travel costs.For more information, visit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service"s Tribal Wildlife Grants Home Page (https://www.fws.gov/service/tribal-wildlife-grants).

Who can apply

  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

Contact

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

Key dates & funding
  • PostedJun 12, 2026
  • ClosesAug 14, 2026
  • Award floor$25,000
  • Award ceiling$200,000
  • Program funding$6,200,000
  • Expected awards80
  • CFDA15.639
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