# F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/f26as00068-f26as00068-partners-for-fish-and-wildlife-fy26/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361814

> Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants of up to $750,000 (at least $1) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 500 awards worth $15.0 million in total. Applications closed on September 30, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | F26AS00068 |
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 30, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $750,000 |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | 500 |
| 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"

The PFW Program can reject projects that do not fit with regional strategic 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.

## What the grant funds

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 approximately 220 staff working in all 50 states and territories. They work together with project partners and stakeholders to find 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 Secretary of the Interior and identified in regional strategic habitat conservation plans. 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 using sound biological principles and voluntary partnerships to accomplish the mission of the Service to work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are required to consult with a local Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application by visiting our website.

## Questions people ask

### Is F26AS00068 still open?

No. It closed on September 30, 2026.

### Who can apply for F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26?

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 F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26?

Closed September 30, 2026. 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 across about 500 awards.

### 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.