Grant opportunity
FY 2026 Competitive State Wildlife Grant Program
The Competitive State Wildlife Grant Program supports state-led conservation actions for wildlife and habitats, especially 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 14, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The Competitive State Wildlife Grant Program provides federal funding for conservation projects selected through a competitive process and tied to state wildlife priorities.
Who can apply
The official listing is for the Fish and Wildlife Service programme. Applicants should confirm eligible state agency or partner arrangements, match rules and state wildlife action plan alignment on Grants.gov.
What it supports
- Conservation implementation, planning and research connected to wildlife and habitat priorities.
- Projects serving species of greatest conservation need and state wildlife action plan goals.
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 opportunity F26AS00051 and follow the application package instructions.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Fish and Wildlife Service posted the FY 2026 Competitive State Wildlife Grant Program on 14 July 2026. Applicants should use the official package to confirm eligible applicants, cost-share requirements, narrative attachments, budget rules and state conservation priorities.
Eligibility
The official listing is for the Fish and Wildlife Service programme. Applicants should confirm eligible state agency or partner arrangements, match rules and state wildlife action plan alignment on Grants.gov.
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 implementation, planning and research connected to wildlife and habitat priorities.
Projects serving species of greatest conservation need and state wildlife action plan goals.
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 opportunity F26AS00051 and follow the application package instructions.
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.