F25AS00188 Coastal Program 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 $500,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and individuals. It expected to make $6.0 million in total. Applications closed on September 30, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 23, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$6.0 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 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Coastal awards averaged $198,917; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (76% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Coastal Program is a community-based program that helps coastal areas with technical and financial support to address complex conservation challenges of priority coastal ecosystems. This support is mainly provided through cooperative agreements with conservation partners and landowners, including state and Tribal agencies. The goal is to restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats on both public and private lands. Coastal Program staff work with partners, stakeholders, and other Service programs in important areas for conservation. They set goals and priorities for habitat conservation in these focus areas. The program has specific lists of priority species and focus areas for each U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service region. 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 this link. 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.
Who has won Coastal grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Coastal (15.630) awarded $72.8 million across 366 grant awards, an average of $198,917 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greentrust Alliance Inc | Maryland | 5 | $23.4 million |
| Western Maryland Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. | Maryland | 11 | $6.5 million |
| State of Delaware, Dnrec | Delaware | 2 | $6.3 million |
| Ducks Unlimited, Inc. | Mississippi | 7 | $2.7 million |
| Ducks Unlimited, Inc. | Michigan | 5 | $1.4 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 F25AS00188 still open?
No. It closed on September 30, 2025.
Who can apply for F25AS00188 Coastal Program 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 F25AS00188 Coastal Program 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 $500,000 each. About $6.0 million in total.
Who has won Coastal grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Greentrust Alliance Inc, Western Maryland Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc., State of Delaware, Dnrec. The program made 366 awards worth $72.8 million in that time.
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