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Fiscal Year 2026 Tribal Wildlife Grants (TWG) (F26AS00040)

Deadline:
August 14, 2026
Total Funding
$6,200,000
Maximum Award
$200,000
Overview

Tribal Wildlife Grants provide technical and financial assistance to federally recognized Tribes for the development and implementation of programs that benefit fish and wildlife and their habitats. The program helps Tribes enhance hunting, fishing, and other subsistence and ceremonial opportunities, supporting Tribal member well-being, economic development, and sovereignty. Funding may be used for conserving any plant or animal species of interest to a Tribe, including those of Native American cultural or traditional importance. The grants are an adaptable resource supporting Tribal conservation priorities.

Funder

U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service

Resources

Applications Due

August 14, 2026

Total Funding

$6.2 million

Funding Source

Federal

Maximum Award

$200,000

Award Details

$25,000 to $200,000; around 80 awards are expected

Eligibility

Native American Tribal governments. Tribal organizations and other entities may participate as subrecipients or contractors to federally recognized Tribal government recipients.

Eligible Activities

Projects that initiate, develop, or implement activities or programs benefiting wildlife or their habitats, including plants. Projects may involve, but are not limited to:

  • Conservation planning for fish, wildlife, and their habitats
  • Conservation management actions such as:
    • Field surveys and population monitoring
    • Fish passage construction
    • Habitat restoration, or
    • Invasive species management
  • Field and laboratory research related to fish and wildlife resources
  • Habitat mapping and characterization, or
  • Public education relevant to the proposed project

Funding may be used for salaries, equipment, consultant services, subawards, materials, and travel costs.

Duration

A typical period of performance is two to three years. The anticipated start date is November 21, 2026 and the anticipated end date is November 20, 2029.

Notable Requirements

TWG Program funds may not be used to acquire real property interests. Real property interests include fee simple, fee with exceptions to title, easements, water rights, mineral rights, and leaseholds.

Preferences

Merit Review: Resource Benefit (30 points), Performance Measures (18 points), Work Plan (10 points), Budget (10 points), Capacity Building (20 points), Outreach, Partnership, and Data Sharing (12 points) for 100 total possible points.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.

Economic DevelopmentEcosystem RestorationWildlife Conservation

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