§ Federal grant opportunity · F26AS00069

    F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26

    Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting applications for F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26. The deadline is September 30, 2026 and the published award range is $1 – $500K.

    Key facts

    Funder
    Fish and Wildlife Service
    Application deadline
    September 30, 2026
    Award range
    $1 – $500K
    Eligibility
    The Coastal Program reserves the right to reject projects that do not align with the regional strategic implementation plans or program priorities. We do not support projects that generate compensatory mitigation credits under a Federal or state regulatory program or accept mitigation or in-lieu funds as non-Federal cost share for a project. The Coastal Program does not fund land acquisition, although it can support title searches and real estate appraisals. We require that all interested applicants contact their local Coastal Program office before submitting an application.
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Environment
    Opportunity number
    F26AS00069

    Program overview

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Coastal Program provides technical and financial assistance to partners to support projects that protect and restore fish and wildlife habitats on public and private lands in priority coastal ecosystems. This support is provided through cooperative agreements with conservation partners and landowners, including state and Tribal agencies. Coastal Program staff work with partners, stakeholders, and other Service programs in important areas for conservation. They implement regional strategic plans that identify priority species and habitats for conservation in these focus areas.Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the Coastal Program are required to contact a local Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application. You can find this information in the current strategic plan at this link or by contacting your local Coastal Program office at https://www.fws.gov/program/coastal/contact-us.Projects are developed collaboratively by partners and Service field staff. All Coastal Program projects must align with the missions of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Coastal Program. They are also based on sound biological principles and the best available science.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Fish and Wildlife Service.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before September 30, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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