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F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26

Due Sep 30, 2026·92 days left·General ConstructionView official posting ↗
Issuing agency
Fish and Wildlife Service
Method
Cooperative Agreement, Grant
Category
Grant · Discretionary · CFDA 15.631
PIN
F26AS00068
Location
Nationwide
Posted
Apr 8, 2026
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Description

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.

Contact

Name
Fish and Wildlife Service
Phone
22041-3803
Full source recordfrom Grants.gov
Detail
Id
361814
Ost
POSTED
Cfdas
Id
432596
Cfda Number
15.631
Program Title
Partners for Fish and Wildlife
Opportunity Id
361814
Listed
L
Doc Type
synopsis
Flag2006
N
Revision
2
Synopsis
Version
3
Send Email
N
Agency Code
DOI-FWS
Agency Name
Fish and Wildlife Service
Award Floor
1
Agency Phone
22041-3803
Archive Date
Oct 01, 2030 12:00:00 AM EDT
Cost Sharing
No
Created Date
Apr 08, 2026 01:06:08 PM EDT
Mod Comments
Updated pdf file
Posting Date
Apr 08, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling
750000
Response Date
Sep 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Synopsis Desc
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.
Agency Details
Code
FWS
Seed
DOI-FWS
Agency Code
DOI-FWS
Agency Name
Fish and Wildlife Service
Top Agency Code
DOI
Opportunity Id
361814
Applicant Types
Id
"01"
Description
"County governments"
Id
"04"
Description
"Special district governments"
Id
"05"
Description
"Independent school districts"
Id
"00"
Description
"State governments"
Id
"22"
Description
"For profit organizations other than small businesses"
Id
"12"
Description
"Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education"
Id
"07"
Description
"Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)"
Id
"20"
Description
"Private institutions of higher education"
Id
"02"
Description
"City or township governments"
Id
"11"
Description
"Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)"
Id
"21"
Description
"Individuals"
Id
"06"
Description
"Public and State controlled institutions of higher education"
Id
"23"
Description
"Small businesses"
Id
"08"
Description
"Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities"
Id
"13"
Description
"Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education"
Id
"99"
Description
"Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\""
Archive Date Str
2030-10-01-00-00-00
Number Of Awards
500
Posting Date Str
2026-04-08-00-00-00
Create Time Stamp
Apr 10, 2026 11:42:12 AM EDT
Last Updated Date
Apr 10, 2026 11:36:45 AM EDT
Response Date Str
2026-09-30-00-00-00
Estimated Funding
15000000
Response Date Desc
Electronically submitted applications from invited applicants must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, 09/30/2026. Regional deadlines vary. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. In order for applications to be considered and processed for funding in FY26, applications are due by May 30, 2026. Applications received after May 30, 2026, may not be awarded until the following fiscal year. Coordination with Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program local staff is required before submitting an application. Applications are awarded subject to funds availability. See program website for staff contacts nationwide. We encourage interested stakeholders to contact regional and local program staff throughout the year for technical support and additional information regarding funding cycles and availability.
Top Agency Details
Code
DOI
Seed
DOI
Agency Code
DOI
Agency Name
Department of the Interior
Top Agency Code
DOI
Agency Address Desc
andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov
Agency Contact Desc
Andreas Moshogianis andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov
Agency Contact Name
Fish and Wildlife Service
Agency Contact Email
andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov
Agency Contact Phone
22041-3803
Create Time Stamp Str
2026-04-10-11-42-12
Funding Instruments
Id
"CA"
Description
"Cooperative Agreement"
Id
"G"
Description
"Grant"
Award Floor Formatted
1
Award Ceiling Formatted
750,000
Agency Contact Email Desc
andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov
Applicant Eligibility Desc
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.
Estimated Funding Formatted
15,000,000
Funding Activity Categories
Id
"NR"
Description
"Natural Resources"
Draft Mode
N
Publisher Uid
113080850824856438988185809190837265423
Agency Details
Code
FWS
Seed
DOI-FWS
Agency Code
DOI-FWS
Agency Name
Fish and Wildlife Service
Top Agency Code
DOI
Opportunity Pkgs
Id
292375
Listed
L
Dialect
XFDL2.2
Family Id
15
Mimetype
application/pdf
Extension
pdf
Package Id
PKG00292375
Cfda Number
15.631
Last Update
Apr 10, 2026 11:37:41 AM EDT
Closing Date
Sep 30, 2026
Contact Info
Andreas Moshogianis
Opening Date
Apr 8, 2026
Program Title
Partners for Fish and Wildlife
Agency Details
Code
"FWS"
Seed
"DOI-FWS"
Agency Code
"DOI-FWS"
Agency Name
"Fish and Wildlife Service"
Top Agency Code
"DOI"
Competition Id
F26AS00068
Closing Date Str
2026-09-30-00-00-00
Is Multi Project
N
Opening Date Str
2026-04-08-00-00-00
Topportunity Id
361814
Competition Title
F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26
Opportunity Title
F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26
Owning Agency Code
DOI-FWS
Top Agency Details
Code
"DOI"
Seed
"DOI"
Agency Code
"DOI"
Agency Name
"Department of the Interior"
Top Agency Code
"DOI"
Opportunity Number
F26AS00068
Electronic Required
Y
Open To Applicant Type
3
Expected Application Size
0
Workspace Compatible Flag
Y
Expected Application Count
500
Original Due Date
Sep 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Assist Compatible
No
Opportunity Title
F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26
Owning Agency Code
DOI-FWS
Top Agency Details
Code
DOI
Seed
DOI
Agency Code
DOI
Agency Name
Department of the Interior
Top Agency Code
DOI
Forecast Hist Count
0
Opportunity Number
F26AS00068
Syn Post Date In Past
Yes
Synopsis Hist Count
2
Opportunity Category
Category
D
Description
Discretionary
Original Due Date Desc
Electronically submitted applications from invited applicants must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, 09/30/2026. Regional deadlines vary. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. In order for applications to be considered and processed for funding in FY26, applications are due by May 30, 2026. Applications received after May 30, 2026, may not be awarded until the following fiscal year. Coordination with Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program local staff is required before submitting an application. Applications are awarded subject to funds availability. See program website for staff contacts nationwide. We encourage interested stakeholders to contact regional and local program staff throughout the year for technical support and additional information regarding funding cycles and availability.
Synopsis Modified Fields
revision, version, createTimeStamp
Opportunity History Details
Cfdas
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Listed
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Revision
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Synopsis
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Version
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Revision
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Action Date
"Apr 08, 2026 04:08:00 PM EDT"
Action Type
"U"
Agency Code
"DOI-FWS"
Award Floor
"1"
Archive Date
"Oct 01, 2030 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Cost Sharing
false
Created Date
"Apr 08, 2026 01:06:08 PM EDT"
Posting Date
"Apr 08, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Award Ceiling
"750000"
Response Date
"Sep 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Synopsis Desc
"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."
Agency Details
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Opportunity Id
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Applicant Types
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Archive Date Str
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Number Of Awards
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Posting Date Str
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Create Time Stamp
"Apr 08, 2026 01:06:08 PM EDT"
Last Updated Date
"Apr 08, 2026 01:06:08 PM EDT"
Response Date Str
"2026-09-30-00-00-00"
Estimated Funding
"15000000"
Response Date Desc
"Electronically submitted applications from invited applicants must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, 09/30/2026. Regional deadlines vary. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. In order for applications to be considered and processed for funding in FY26, applications are due by May 30, 2026. Applications received after May 30, 2026, may not be awarded until the following fiscal year. Coordination with Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program local staff is required before submitting an application. Applications are awarded subject to funds availability. See program website for staff contacts nationwide. We encourage interested stakeholders to contact regional and local program staff throughout the year for technical support and additional information regarding funding cycles and availability."
Agency Address Desc
"andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov"
Agency Contact Desc
"Andreas Moshogianis\nandreas_moshogianis@fws.gov"
Agency Contact Name
"Fish and Wildlife Service"
Agency Contact Email
"andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov"
Agency Contact Phone
"22041-3803"
Create Time Stamp Str
"2026-04-08-13-06-08"
Funding Instruments
[{"id":"CA","description":"Cooperative Agreement"},{"id":"G","description":"Grant"}]
Award Floor Formatted
"1"
Award Ceiling Formatted
"750,000"
Agency Contact Email Desc
"andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov"
Applicant Eligibility Desc
"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."
Estimated Funding Formatted
"15,000,000"
Funding Activity Categories
[{"id":"NR","description":"Natural Resources"}]
Opp Hist Id
Revision
0
Opportunity Id
361814
Publisher Uid
113080850824856438988185809190837265423
Opportunity Id
361814
Opportunity Title
F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26
Owning Agency Code
DOI-FWS
Opportunity Number
F26AS00068
Opportunity Category
Category
"D"
Description
"Discretionary"
Cfdas
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Listed
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Revision
1
Synopsis
Id
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Version
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"N"
Action Date
"Apr 10, 2026 11:36:45 AM EDT"
Action Type
"U"
Agency Code
"DOI-FWS"
Award Floor
"1"
Archive Date
"Oct 01, 2030 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Cost Sharing
false
Created Date
"Apr 08, 2026 01:06:08 PM EDT"
Mod Comments
"Fixing an issue with the system regarding eligibility."
Posting Date
"Apr 08, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Award Ceiling
"750000"
Response Date
"Sep 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT"
Synopsis Desc
"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."
Agency Details
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Opportunity Id
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Applicant Types
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Archive Date Str
"2030-10-01-00-00-00"
Number Of Awards
"500"
Posting Date Str
"2026-04-08-00-00-00"
Create Time Stamp
"Apr 08, 2026 04:14:02 PM EDT"
Last Updated Date
"Apr 08, 2026 04:08:00 PM EDT"
Response Date Str
"2026-09-30-00-00-00"
Estimated Funding
"15000000"
Response Date Desc
"Electronically submitted applications from invited applicants must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, 09/30/2026. Regional deadlines vary. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. In order for applications to be considered and processed for funding in FY26, applications are due by May 30, 2026. Applications received after May 30, 2026, may not be awarded until the following fiscal year. Coordination with Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program local staff is required before submitting an application. Applications are awarded subject to funds availability. See program website for staff contacts nationwide. We encourage interested stakeholders to contact regional and local program staff throughout the year for technical support and additional information regarding funding cycles and availability."
Agency Address Desc
"andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov"
Agency Contact Desc
"Andreas Moshogianis\nandreas_moshogianis@fws.gov"
Agency Contact Name
"Fish and Wildlife Service"
Agency Contact Email
"andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov"
Agency Contact Phone
"22041-3803"
Create Time Stamp Str
"2026-04-08-16-14-02"
Funding Instruments
[{"id":"CA","description":"Cooperative Agreement"},{"id":"G","description":"Grant"}]
Award Floor Formatted
"1"
Award Ceiling Formatted
"750,000"
Agency Contact Email Desc
"andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov"
Applicant Eligibility Desc
"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."
Estimated Funding Formatted
"15,000,000"
Funding Activity Categories
[{"id":"NR","description":"Natural Resources"}]
Opp Hist Id
Revision
1
Opportunity Id
361814
Publisher Uid
113080850824856438988185809190837265423
Opportunity Id
361814
Opportunity Title
F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26
Owning Agency Code
DOI-FWS
Opportunity Number
F26AS00068
Opportunity Category
Category
"D"
Description
"Discretionary"
Synopsis Modified Fields
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Synopsis Attachment Folders
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Created Date
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Opportunity Id
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Last Updated Date
Apr 10, 2026 11:42:12 AM EDT
Synopsis Attachments
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Id
361814
Title
F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26
Agency
Fish and Wildlife Service
Number
F26AS00068
Doc Type
synopsis
Cfda List
15.631
Open Date
04/08/2026
Close Date
09/30/2026
Opp Status
posted
Agency Code
DOI-FWS

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