Grant opportunity
FY 2026 Competitive State Wildlife Grant Program
The Competitive State Wildlife Grant Program supports conservation implementation, planning and research aligned with state wildlife priorities and species of greatest conservation need.
- Funder
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Applications close 18 September 2026
- Applications close 18 September 2026: Sep 18, 2026
- Award
- USD 50,000 to USD 1,000,000; 16 expected awards
- Applicant
- State fish and wildlife agencies and eligible state-led conservation partners working on species of greatest conservation need.
- Discipline
- Environment, Climate and Natural Resources
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Jul 20, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The programme provides competitive federal funding for state-led conservation work tied to state wildlife action priorities.
Who can apply
Applicants should confirm eligible agency, partner and cost-share arrangements in the official opportunity package for F26AS00051.
What it supports
- Conservation actions for species of greatest conservation need.
- Planning, research and implementation aligned with state wildlife action plans.
- Habitat and biodiversity priorities supported through state-led projects.
Funding and duration
- Award minimum is listed as USD 50,000 and maximum as USD 1,000,000.
- The listing shows 16 expected awards.
Applications close 18 September 2026
Applications close 18 September 2026: Sep 18, 2026
How to apply
Use the official Grants.gov/Simpler.Grants.gov listing for F26AS00051 and follow the funding opportunity announcement.
Call details
Source-based overview
The FY 2026 Competitive State Wildlife Grant Program is open for applications. It supports state-led conservation work for species of greatest conservation need, with award amounts and requirements set out in the official Fish and Wildlife Service funding package.
Eligibility
Applicants should confirm eligible agency, partner and cost-share arrangements in the official opportunity package for F26AS00051.
Funding and benefits
Award minimum is listed as USD 50,000 and maximum as USD 1,000,000.
The listing shows 16 expected awards.
Themes and supported activities
Conservation actions for species of greatest conservation need.
Planning, research and implementation aligned with state wildlife action plans.
Habitat and biodiversity priorities supported through state-led projects.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 18 September 2026: Applications close 18 September 2026: Sep 18, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official Grants.gov/Simpler.Grants.gov listing for F26AS00051 and follow the funding opportunity announcement.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.