F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26
About This Grant
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Coastal Program provides technical and financial assistance to partners to support projects that protect and restore fish and wildlife habitats on public and private lands in priority coastal ecosystems. This support is provided through cooperative agreements with conservation partners and landowners, including state and Tribal agencies. Coastal Program staff work with partners, stakeholders, and other Service programs in important areas for conservation. They implement regional strategic plans that identify priority species and habitats for conservation in these focus areas.Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the Coastal Program are required to contact a local Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application. You can find this information in the current strategic plan at this link or by contacting your local Coastal Program office at https://www.fws.gov/program/coastal/contact-us.Projects are developed collaboratively by partners and Service field staff. All Coastal Program projects must align with the missions of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Coastal Program. They are also based on sound biological principles and the best available science.
Grant Summary
F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26 is a Fish and Wildlife Service grant providing $0K to $500K for municipality, small business, tribal government. Applications are due 2026-09-30 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- The Coastal Program reserves the right to reject projects that do not align with the regional strategic implementation plans or program priorities. We do not support projects that generate compensatory mitigation credits under a Federal or state regulatory program or accept mitigation or in-lieu funds as non-Federal cost share for a project. The Coastal Program does not fund land acquisition, although it can support title searches and real estate appraisals. We require that all interested applicants contact their local Coastal Program office before submitting an application.
How to Apply
$0K–$500K
2026-09-30
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for F26AS00069 Coastal Program 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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F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26?
F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26 is offered by Fish and Wildlife Service and is generally open to municipality, small business, tribal government, other, school district, university, nonprofit, 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 F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26 provide?
F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26 provides between $1 and $500K 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 F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26 deadline?
Applications for F26AS00069 Coastal Program 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 F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26?
To apply for F26AS00069 Coastal Program 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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