F25AS00165 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY25
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 2025.
Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants of up to $750,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and individuals. It expected to make $15.0 million in total. Applications closed on September 30, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 24, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$750,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$15.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Key dates
| Posted | January 23, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 30, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and individuals.
All 14 applicant types the notice lists
- 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
- Small businesses
The PFW Program can reject projects that do not fit with regional 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Partners for Fish and Wildlife awards averaged $141,344; this notice allows up to $750,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (69% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
testing instruction files 1/24/2025 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 over 250 staff working in all 50 states and territories. They work together with project partners and stakeholders in 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 Administration and Secretary of the Interior. 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 increasing biological diversity and are based on sound scientific principles. Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are required to contact a local Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application by visiting our website.
Who has won Partners for Fish and Wildlife grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Partners for Fish and Wildlife (15.631) awarded $148 million across 1,050 grant awards, an average of $141,344 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasants Forever, Inc. | Minnesota | 32 | $8.3 million |
| Klamath Watershed Partnership | Oregon | 38 | $7.6 million |
| Trout Unlimited, Inc. | Virginia | 41 | $7.3 million |
| University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. | Georgia | 3 | $6.5 million |
| The Nature Conservancy | Virginia | 17 | $5.0 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 F25AS00165 still open?
No. It closed on September 30, 2025.
Who can apply for F25AS00165 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY25?
Fish and Wildlife Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for F25AS00165 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY25?
Closed September 30, 2025. 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.
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