The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering the Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) grant to empower private landowners in restoring and protecting vital habitats for fish and wildlife across all 50 states and territories. This grant is for the purpose of providing both essential technical assistance and financial support, primarily through cooperative agreements, to conserve important habitats for federal trust species and enhance biological diversity. Projects are guided by strategic plans and align with priorities set by the Administration and the Department of the Interior, ensuring scientifically sound conservation efforts. Since 1987, the PFW Program has successfully aided numerous landowners. Interested applicants seeking assistance are required to contact a local Program office before developing or submitting an application.
Opportunity ID: 358381
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F25AS00165 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F25AS00165 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY25 |
| 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: | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis between January 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025. In order for applications to be considered for funding in FY25, they must be submitted before May 30, 2025. Applications received after May 30, 2025, may not be awarded until the following fiscal year, subject to fund availability.Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are required to contact a local PFW Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted through GrantSolutions to be considered for award. Applications submitted through grants.gov will not be evaluated. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis between January 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025. In order for applications to be considered for funding in FY25, they must be submitted before May 30, 2025. Applications received after May 30, 2025, may not be awarded until the following fiscal year, subject to fund availability.Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are required to contact a local PFW Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted through GrantSolutions to be considered for award. Applications submitted through grants.gov will not be evaluated. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments State governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The PFW Program can reject projects that do not fit with regional 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | testing instruction files 1/24/2025 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 over 250 staff working in all 50 states and territories. They work together with project partners and stakeholders in 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 Administration and Secretary of the Interior. 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 increasing biological diversity and are based on sound scientific principles.Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are required to contact a local Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application by visiting our website. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Incorrect file was posted | Jan 24, 2025 | |
| Incorrect file was uploaded | Jan 23, 2025 | |
| Jan 23, 2025 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F25AS00165 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F25AS00165 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY25 |
| 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: | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis between January 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025. In order for applications to be considered for funding in FY25, they must be submitted before May 30, 2025. Applications received after May 30, 2025, may not be awarded until the following fiscal year, subject to fund availability.Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are required to contact a local PFW Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted through GrantSolutions to be considered for award. Applications submitted through grants.gov will not be evaluated. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis between January 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025. In order for applications to be considered for funding in FY25, they must be submitted before May 30, 2025. Applications received after May 30, 2025, may not be awarded until the following fiscal year, subject to fund availability.Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are required to contact a local PFW Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted through GrantSolutions to be considered for award. Applications submitted through grants.gov will not be evaluated. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments State governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The PFW Program can reject projects that do not fit with regional 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | testing instruction files 1/24/2025 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 over 250 staff working in all 50 states and territories. They work together with project partners and stakeholders in 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 Administration and Secretary of the Interior. 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 increasing biological diversity and are based on sound scientific principles.Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are required to contact a local Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application by visiting our website. |
| 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: | F25AS00165 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F25AS00165 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY25 |
| 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: | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis between January 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025. In order for applications to be considered for funding in FY25, they must be submitted before May 30, 2025. Applications received after May 30, 2025, may not be awarded until the following fiscal year, subject to fund availability.Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are required to contact a local PFW Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted through GrantSolutions to be considered for award. Applications submitted through grants.gov will not be evaluated. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The PFW Program can reject projects that do not fit with regional 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | 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 over 250 staff working in all 50 states and territories. They work together with project partners and stakeholders in 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 Administration and Secretary of the Interior. 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 increasing biological diversity and are based on sound scientific principles.Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are required to contact a local Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application by visiting our website. |
| 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: | F25AS00165 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F25AS00165 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY25 |
| 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: | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2025 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis between January 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025. In order for applications to be considered for funding in FY25, they must be submitted before May 30, 2025. Applications received after May 30, 2025, may not be awarded until the following fiscal year, subject to fund availability.Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are required to contact a local PFW Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted through GrantSolutions to be considered for award. Applications submitted through grants.gov will not be evaluated. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The PFW Program can reject projects that do not fit with regional 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | 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 over 250 staff working in all 50 states and territories. They work together with project partners and stakeholders in 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 Administration and Secretary of the Interior. 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 increasing biological diversity and are based on sound scientific principles.Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are required to contact a local Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application by visiting our website. |
| 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 358381 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> 1.23.25 Foa_Content_of_F25AS00165.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 | F25AS00165 | F25AS00165 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY25 | PKG00290293 | Jan 23, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
358381 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
358381 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
358381 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
358381 SF424A-1.0.pdf
358381 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
358381 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
358381 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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