F21AS00274: Fiscal Year 2021 Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Fish and Wildlife Service notices from 2021.
Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $50,000) to state and local governments. It expected to make $7.7 million in total. Applications closed on May 21, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 24, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$7.7 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F22AS00092 | November 30, 2021 | Closed February 19, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 24, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 21, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | January 1, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
In addition to State fish and wildlife agencies, only the four Regional Associations of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA, MAFWA, SEAFWA, NEAFWA) are eligible to apply.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past State Wildlife Grants awards averaged $316,647; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program provides Federal grant funds to help you and your partners implement programs for the benefit of fish and wildlife and their habitats, including species that are not hunted or fished. Eligible activities include conservation planning and implementation. Planning activities must contribute directly to the development or modification of your Wildlife Action Plan (Plan) approved by the Director of the Service or other Service designee. Implementation activities are those that you carry out to execute your Plan. Priority for use of these funds must be placed on your identified species of greatest conservation need (SGCN) and their habitats, 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 your project. Additional information about the C-SWG Program is available here.
Who has won State Wildlife Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, State Wildlife Grants (15.634) awarded $326 million across 1,031 grant awards, an average of $316,647 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Department | Texas | 110 | $20.0 million |
| Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | Florida | 17 | $14.4 million |
| California Department of Fish & Wildlife | California | 55 | $13.8 million |
| Alaska Department of Fish & Game | Alaska | 18 | $13.6 million |
| State of Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources | Hawaii | 33 | $13.3 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is F21AS00274 still open?
No. It closed on May 21, 2021.
Who can apply for Fiscal Year 2021 Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program?
Fish and Wildlife Service accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Fiscal Year 2021 Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program?
Closed May 21, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1.0 million each. About $7.7 million in total.
Who has won State Wildlife Grants grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, California Department of Fish & Wildlife. The program made 1,031 awards worth $326 million in that time.
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