This grant, from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program, offers technical and financial assistance to private landowners. Its purpose is to restore and conserve fish and wildlife habitat, benefiting federal trust resources nationwide. The PFW Program identifies geographic focus areas and conservation priorities with partners. Projects align with Department of the Interior and Service missions, fostering biological diversity based on sound scientific principles. Active since 1987, this successful initiative strategically directs resources. Applicants must consult a local PFW office before applying.
Opportunity ID: 343732
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F23AS00030 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY23 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.631 — Partners for Fish and Wildlife |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2023 Applications are accepted on a rolling basis between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023. In order for applications to be considered for funding in FY23, applications are due by June 30, 2023. Applications received after June 30, 2023 may not be awarded until the following fiscal year. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2023 Applications are accepted on a rolling basis between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023. GrantSolutions will accept applications through 11:59 p.m. ET In order for applications to be considered for funding in FY23, applications are due by June 30, 2023. Applications received after June 30, 2023 may not be awarded until the following fiscal year. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Special district governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | To receive funding, PFW projects must be implemented on private lands, with the exception for efforts that support projects on private lands. IN GENERAL, the term private lands is any property not state or federally owned. Private lands include, but are not limited to; tribal, Hawaiian homeland, city, municipality, non-governmental, and private fee-title properties. 501(c)(3) applicants should be prepared to prove status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service and tribal applicants may be required to provide an authorizing tribal resolution.
The PFW Program actively identifies potential projects throughout the federal fiscal year (October 1 – September 30). PFW Program staff work collaboratively with potential applicants to identify common habitat conservation priorities. We strongly suggest that all potential applicants work with the local PFW Program staff to ensure that their project meets the project selection criteria. Projects are considered for funding throughout the year, depending on the availability of funds. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program is a voluntary, incentive-based program that provides direct technical assistance and financial assistance in the form of cooperative and grant agreements to private landowners to restore and conserve fish and wildlife habitat for the benefit of federal trust resources. The PFW Program is delivered through more than 250 full-time staff, active in all 50 States and territories. Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program staff coordinate with project partners, stakeholders and other Service programs to identify geographic focus areas and develop habitat conservation priorities within these focus areas. Geographic focus areas define where the program directs resources to conserve habitat for federal trust species. Project work plans are developed strategically, in coordination with partners, and with substantial involvement from Service field staff. The program has been in existence since 1987 and has over 30 years of successful delivery. Project selection will seek to align or support the Secretary’s priorities. It also advances the Department of the Interior’s mission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s mission, and PFW’s mission, promote biological diversity, and based upon sound scientific biological principles. Program strategic plans inform the types of projects funded under this opportunity.
Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are requested to consult with a local PFW Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application (see Agency Contacts at the end of this announcement or visit https://www.fws.gov/program/partners-fish-and-wildlife/contact-us |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andreas Moshogianis
andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov Email:andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Update: NOFO Goals | Sep 15, 2023 | |
| Remove Assurance forms (D2). Refined budget narrative requirements for contracts and subawards, added information for applicants on DOI-approved UAS, added instructions to programs when recipient admin cost cap applies (D2). Removed DUNS transition language (D3). Clarified CESU indirect cost cap statement (D6). Strengthened instructions on providing transparency in review criteria (E1). Added notice of pre-award budget review (E2). Removed Data Availability content (F2). | Sep 22, 2022 | |
| Sep 22, 2022 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F23AS00030 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY23 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.631 — Partners for Fish and Wildlife |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2023 Applications are accepted on a rolling basis between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023. In order for applications to be considered for funding in FY23, applications are due by June 30, 2023. Applications received after June 30, 2023 may not be awarded until the following fiscal year. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2023 Applications are accepted on a rolling basis between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023. GrantSolutions will accept applications through 11:59 p.m. ET In order for applications to be considered for funding in FY23, applications are due by June 30, 2023. Applications received after June 30, 2023 may not be awarded until the following fiscal year. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Special district governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | To receive funding, PFW projects must be implemented on private lands, with the exception for efforts that support projects on private lands. IN GENERAL, the term private lands is any property not state or federally owned. Private lands include, but are not limited to; tribal, Hawaiian homeland, city, municipality, non-governmental, and private fee-title properties. 501(c)(3) applicants should be prepared to prove status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service and tribal applicants may be required to provide an authorizing tribal resolution.
The PFW Program actively identifies potential projects throughout the federal fiscal year (October 1 – September 30). PFW Program staff work collaboratively with potential applicants to identify common habitat conservation priorities. We strongly suggest that all potential applicants work with the local PFW Program staff to ensure that their project meets the project selection criteria. Projects are considered for funding throughout the year, depending on the availability of funds. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program is a voluntary, incentive-based program that provides direct technical assistance and financial assistance in the form of cooperative and grant agreements to private landowners to restore and conserve fish and wildlife habitat for the benefit of federal trust resources. The PFW Program is delivered through more than 250 full-time staff, active in all 50 States and territories. Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program staff coordinate with project partners, stakeholders and other Service programs to identify geographic focus areas and develop habitat conservation priorities within these focus areas. Geographic focus areas define where the program directs resources to conserve habitat for federal trust species. Project work plans are developed strategically, in coordination with partners, and with substantial involvement from Service field staff. The program has been in existence since 1987 and has over 30 years of successful delivery. Project selection will seek to align or support the Secretary’s priorities. It also advances the Department of the Interior’s mission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s mission, and PFW’s mission, promote biological diversity, and based upon sound scientific biological principles. Program strategic plans inform the types of projects funded under this opportunity.
Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are requested to consult with a local PFW Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application (see Agency Contacts at the end of this announcement or visit https://www.fws.gov/program/partners-fish-and-wildlife/contact-us |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andreas Moshogianis
andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov Email:andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F23AS00030 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY23 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.631 — Partners for Fish and Wildlife |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2023 Applications are accepted on a rolling basis between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023. GrantSolutions will accept applications through 11:59 p.m. ET In order for applications to be considered for funding in FY23, applications are due by June 30, 2023. Applications received after June 30, 2023 may not be awarded until the following fiscal year. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” Special district governments State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | To receive funding, PFW projects must be implemented on private lands, with the exception for efforts that support projects on private lands. IN GENERAL, the term private lands is any property not state or federally owned. Private lands include, but are not limited to; tribal, Hawaiian homeland, city, municipality, non-governmental, and private fee-title properties. 501(c)(3) applicants should be prepared to prove status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service and tribal applicants may be required to provide an authorizing tribal resolution.
The PFW Program actively identifies potential projects throughout the federal fiscal year (October 1 – September 30). PFW Program staff work collaboratively with potential applicants to identify common habitat conservation priorities. We strongly suggest that all potential applicants work with the local PFW Program staff to ensure that their project meets the project selection criteria. Projects are considered for funding throughout the year, depending on the availability of funds. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program is a voluntary, incentive-based program that provides direct technical assistance and financial assistance in the form of cooperative and grant agreements to private landowners to restore and conserve fish and wildlife habitat for the benefit of federal trust resources. The PFW Program is delivered through more than 250 full-time staff, active in all 50 States and territories. Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program staff coordinate with project partners, stakeholders and other Service programs to identify geographic focus areas and develop habitat conservation priorities within these focus areas. Geographic focus areas define where the program directs resources to conserve habitat for federal trust species. Project work plans are developed strategically, in coordination with partners, and with substantial involvement from Service field staff. The program has been in existence since 1987 and has over 30 years of successful delivery. Project selection will seek to align or support the Secretary’s priorities. It also advances the Department of the Interior’s mission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s mission, and PFW’s mission, promote biological diversity, and based upon sound scientific biological principles. Program strategic plans inform the types of projects funded under this opportunity.
Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are requested to consult with a local PFW Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application (see Agency Contacts at the end of this announcement or visit https://www.fws.gov/program/partners-fish-and-wildlife/contact-us |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andreas Moshogianis
andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov Email:andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F23AS00030 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY23 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.631 — Partners for Fish and Wildlife |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2023 Applications are accepted on a rolling basis between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023. In order for applications to be considered for funding in FY23, applications are due by June 30, 2023. Applications received after June 30, 2023 may not be awarded until the following fiscal year. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” Special district governments State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | To receive funding, PFW projects must be implemented on private lands, with the exception for efforts that support projects on private lands. IN GENERAL, the term private lands is any property not state or federally owned. Private lands include, but are not limited to; tribal, Hawaiian homeland, city, municipality, non-governmental, and private fee-title properties. 501(c)(3) applicants should be prepared to prove status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service and tribal applicants may be required to provide an authorizing tribal resolution.
The PFW Program actively identifies potential projects throughout the federal fiscal year (October 1 – September 30). PFW Program staff work collaboratively with potential applicants to identify common habitat conservation priorities. We strongly suggest that all potential applicants work with the local PFW Program staff to ensure that their project meets the project selection criteria. Projects are considered for funding throughout the year, depending on the availability of funds. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program is a voluntary, incentive-based program that provides direct technical assistance and financial assistance in the form of cooperative and grant agreements to private landowners to restore and conserve fish and wildlife habitat for the benefit of federal trust resources. The PFW Program is delivered through more than 250 full-time staff, active in all 50 States and territories. Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program staff coordinate with project partners, stakeholders and other Service programs to identify geographic focus areas and develop habitat conservation priorities within these focus areas. Geographic focus areas define where the program directs resources to conserve habitat for federal trust species. Project work plans are developed strategically, in coordination with partners, and with substantial involvement from Service field staff. The program has been in existence since 1987 and has over 30 years of successful delivery. Project selection will seek to align or support the Secretary’s priorities. It also advances the Department of the Interior’s mission, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s mission, and PFW’s mission, promote biological diversity, and based upon sound scientific biological principles. Program strategic plans inform the types of projects funded under this opportunity.
***Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are requested to consult with a local PFW Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application (see Agency Contacts at the end of this announcement or visit https://www.fws.gov/program/partners-fish-and-wildlife/contact-us*** |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andreas Moshogianis
andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov Email:andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 343732 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> 20220915 FY23 PFW Program NOFO_Content_of_F23AS00030_draft to GS.pdf
Folder 343732 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> 11.14.2022 PFW Foa_Content_of_F23AS00030.pdf
Folder 343732 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> 9.15.2023 Foa_Content_of_F23AS00030 with goals.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Andreas Moshogianis andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov Email: andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.631 | F23AS00030 | Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY23 | PKG00276990 | Oct 01, 2022 | Sep 30, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
343732 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
343732 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
343732 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
343732 SF424A-1.0.pdf
343732 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
343732 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
343732 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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