§ Federal grant opportunity · F26AS00068
F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26
Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting applications for F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26. The deadline is September 30, 2026 and the published award range is $1 – $750K.
Key facts
- Funder
- Fish and Wildlife Service
- Application deadline
- September 30, 2026
- Award range
- $1 – $750K
- Eligibility
- 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.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Environment
- Opportunity number
- F26AS00068
Program overview
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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Fish and Wildlife Service.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before September 30, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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