F26AS00051_FY 2026 Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program_Funding Opportunity Announcement
Department of the Interior
The Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program provides Federal cost-sharing awards that help the State, Territory, and District of Columbia fish and wildlife agencies and their regional associations design and implement proactive conservation programs benefiting wildlife and their habitats. Proactive approaches to conservation help these recipients and their conservation partners avoid more prescriptive Federal regulatory requirements associated with species listing under the Endangered Species Act.The C-SWG Program prioritizes implementation of conservation actions described in the State and Territory Wildlife Action Plans (Plans). Projects must benefit one or more species of greates
Funding
Award size
$1M – $10M
Award ceiling
1000000
Type
Grant
Dates
Deadline
Next 90 days
Posted
07/14/2026
Closes
2026-09-18
Eligibility
Eligibility
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)State governments
Program
Funding area
Natural Resources - NR
Opportunity #
F26AS00051
Source
Status
Open
Market
Government
Level
Federal
Source
Grants.gov