F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26
About This Grant
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program helps private landowners restore and protect habitats for fish and wildlife. It offers both technical assistance and financial support, mainly through cooperative agreements.The PFW Program has approximately 220 staff working in all 50 states and territories. They work together with project partners and stakeholders to find key areas for conservation and set habitat goals. These focus areas guide the program on where to direct resources for conserving important habitats for federal trust species. The Program also has strategic plans that help determine which projects receive funding.Since it began in 1987, the PFW Program has successfully assisted many landowners. When choosing projects, the Program aims to support specific priorities set by the Secretary of the Interior and identified in regional strategic habitat conservation plans. All projects will promote the goals of the Program, the Department of the Interior, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These goals focus on using sound biological principles and voluntary partnerships to accomplish the mission of the Service to work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are required to consult with a local Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application by visiting our website.
Grant Summary
F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26 is a Fish and Wildlife Service grant providing $0K to $750K for municipality, school district, university. Applications are due 2026-09-30 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- The PFW Program can reject projects that do not fit with regional strategic plans or priorities. To get funding, PFW projects must be on private lands."Private lands" means any properties not owned by the state or federal government. This includes tribal lands, Hawaiian homelands, cities, municipalities, non-governmental properties, and private properties. Groups with 501(c)(3) status should have proof of their status from the Internal Revenue Service. Tribal applicants may be required to provide an authorizing tribal resolution.The Program seeks projects year-round. Program staff work with applicants to find common conservation goals. We require that all interested applicants contact their local PFW staff before submitting an application.
How to Apply
$0K–$750K
2026-09-30
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26 from Fish and Wildlife Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Fish and Wildlife Service before the deadline.
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F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26?
F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26 is offered by Fish and Wildlife Service and is generally open to municipality, school district, university, tribal government, nonprofit, other, small business, healthcare org. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26 provide?
F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26 provides between $1 and $750K per award from Fish and Wildlife Service. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26 deadline?
Applications for F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26 are due 2026-09-30 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Fish and Wildlife Service, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26?
To apply for F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Fish and Wildlife Service.
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