Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program (10.934)
Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program (Assistance Listing 10.934) is run by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, part of the Department of Agriculture. It awarded $25.4 million in 22 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $1.2 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $649,970. Half of the 22 awards fell between $415,299 and $1.5 million, and they ranged from $105,013 to $6.0 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$25.4 million
- Grant awards22
- Typical award$649,970
- Awarded in FY 2025-$980,826
- Size rank1,233 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceGrant
Key findings
- It is the 1233rd largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 13 largest recipients received 100% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 11 states and territories.
What the program funds
The Feral Swine Pilot Program will allow NRCS and APHIS to respond to the threat feral swine pose to agriculture; native ecosystems; and human and animal health in selected pilot areas.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Private institutions of higher education Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education
What the money can and cannot pay for
Partner will work closely with landowners/producers, APHIS, universities, local and state soil and water conservation districts, and state departments of fish and game, agriculture, health, and counties in joint efforts to alleviate feral swine damage. Activities covered may include conducting surveys and monitoring, baiting, education and outreach about feral swine, and eradication and control efforts, including live trapping with corral traps. Assistance may not be used for ground shooting, euthanasia, aerial gunning, drop nets, snares, cable restraints, foot holds, relocation, frightening devices, immobilization, reproductive inhibitors, toxicants, and any other state or locally identified prohibited techniques.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Cash or in-kind contributions of materials or services.MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
NRCS obligations of funded projects ranged from $409,459 to $5,005,342 with the average being about $1.5 million.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program (10.934) awarded $25.4 million across 22 grant awards, an average of $1.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Natural Resources Commission | Arkansas | 1 | $6.0 million |
| Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board | Texas | 3 | $4.9 million |
| Missouri Department of Conservation | Missouri | 3 | $3.6 million |
| Delta Wildlife Inc | Mississippi | 1 | $2.5 million |
| Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry | Louisiana | 1 | $1.9 million |
| Alabama Soil & Water Conservation Committee | Alabama | 1 | $1.6 million |
| North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services | North Carolina | 2 | $1.2 million |
| Oklahoma, State of | Oklahoma | 4 | $1.1 million |
| Tall Timbers Research, Inc. | Florida | 2 | $818,819 |
| University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. | Georgia | 1 | $661,890 |
| Auburn University | Alabama | 1 | $530,791 |
| Flint River Soil and Water Conservation District | Georgia | 1 | $516,275 |
| Natural Resources South Carolina Department | South Carolina | 1 | $144,750 |
Who usually wins
State and local governments received 82% of the money, nonprofits 16% and colleges and universities 2.1%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and local governments | 17 | $20.9 million | 82% |
| Nonprofits | 4 | $4.0 million | 16% |
| Colleges and universities | 1 | $530,791 | 2.1% |
By state
9 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 1 | $6.0 million |
| Texas | 3 | $4.9 million |
| Missouri | 3 | $3.6 million |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2.5 million |
| Alabama | 2 | $2.1 million |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1.9 million |
| North Carolina | 2 | $1.2 million |
| Georgia | 2 | $1.2 million |
| Oklahoma | 4 | $1.1 million |
| Florida | 2 | $818,819 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $144,750 |