# Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY23

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/f23as00030-partners-for-fish-and-wildlife-fy23/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/343732

> Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants of up to $750,000 (at least $1) to any type of organization. It expected to make $15.0 million in total. Applications closed on September 30, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | F23AS00030 |
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 30, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $750,000 |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $15.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.631 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

To receive funding, PFW projects must be implemented on private lands, with the exception for efforts that support projects on private lands. IN GENERAL, the term private lands is any property not state or federally owned. Private lands include, but are not limited to; tribal, Hawaiian homeland, city, municipality, non-governmental, and private fee-title properties. 501(c)(3) applicants should be prepared to prove status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service and tribal applicants may be required to provide an authorizing tribal resolution. The PFW Program actively identifies potential projects throughout the federal fiscal year (October 1 – September 30). PFW Program staff work collaboratively with potential applicants to identify common habitat conservation priorities. We strongly suggest that all potential applicants work with the local PFW Program staff to ensure that their project meets the project selection criteria. Projects are considered for funding throughout the year, depending on the availability of funds.

## What the grant funds

The Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program is a voluntary, incentive-based program that provides direct technical assistance and financial assistance in the form of cooperative and grant agreements to private landowners to restore and conserve fish and wildlife habitat for the benefit of federal trust resources. The PFW Program is delivered through more than 250 full-time staff, active in all 50 States and territories. Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program staff coordinate with project partners, stakeholders and other Service programs to identify geographic focus areas and develop habitat conservation priorities within these focus areas. Geographic focus areas define where the program directs resources to conserve habitat for federal trust species. Project work plans are developed strategically, in coordination with partners, and with substantial involvement from Service field staff. The program has been in existence since 1987 and has over 30 years of successful delivery. Project selection will seek to align or support the Secretary’s priorities. It also advances the Department of the Interior’s mission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s mission, and PFW’s mission, promote biological diversity, and based upon sound scientific biological principles. Program strategic plans inform the types of projects funded under this opportunity. Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are requested to consult with a local PFW Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application (see Agency Contacts at the end of this announcement or visit https://www.fws.gov/program/partners-fish-and-wildlife/contact-us

## Questions people ask

### Is F23AS00030 still open?

No. It closed on September 30, 2023.

### Who can apply for Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY23?

Fish and Wildlife Service accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY23?

Closed September 30, 2023. 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 $750,000 each. About $15.0 million in total.

### Who has won Partners for Fish and Wildlife grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Pheasants Forever, Inc., Klamath Watershed Partnership, Trout Unlimited, Inc. The program made 1,050 awards worth $148 million in that time.