Opportunity ID: 362470
This opportunity is no longer listed as open or forecasted.
General Information
| Funding Opportunity Number | F26AS00069 |
| Funding Opportunity Title | F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26 |
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Document Type | synopsis |
| Version | 1 |
| Opportunity Category | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation | Not specified |
| Funding Instrument Type | Cooperative Agreement; Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation | Not specified |
| Expected Number of Awards | 150 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement | No |
| Posted Date | May 19, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Last Updated Date | May 19, 2026 08:51:07 AM EDT |
| Original Closing Date | Sep 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Original Closing Date Notes | Electronically submitted applications from invited applicants must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, 09/30/2026. Regional deadlines vary. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. In order for applications to be considered and processed for funding in FY26, applications are due by May 30, 2026. Applications received after May 30, 2026, may not be awarded until the following fiscal year. Coordination with local Coastal Program staff is required before submitting an application. Applications are awarded subject to funds availability. See program website for staff contacts nationwide. We encourage interested stakeholders to contact regional and local program staff throughout the year for technical support and additional information regarding funding cycles and availability. |
| Current Closing Date | Sep 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Current Closing Date Notes | Electronically submitted applications from invited applicants must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, 09/30/2026. Regional deadlines vary. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. In order for applications to be considered and processed for funding in FY26, applications are due by May 30, 2026. Applications received after May 30, 2026, may not be awarded until the following fiscal year. Coordination with local Coastal Program staff is required before submitting an application. Applications are awarded subject to funds availability. See program website for staff contacts nationwide. We encourage interested stakeholders to contact regional and local program staff throughout the year for technical support and additional information regarding funding cycles and availability. |
| Estimated Synopsis Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Application Due Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Award Date | Not specified |
| Estimated Project Start Date | Not specified |
| Archive Date | Oct 01, 2030 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Estimated Total Program Funding | 6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling | 500,000 |
| Award Floor | 1 |
Assistance Listings
- 15.630 — Coastal
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Small businesses; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); County governments; City or township governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Individuals; Independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; State governments; Private institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
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.
Description
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.
Additional Information
| Contact | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Contact Information | Chris Eng chris_eng@fws.gov |
| chris_eng@fws.gov | |
| Email Description | chris_eng@fws.gov |
| Phone | 22041-3803 |
Additional information
Version History
| Id | 362470 |
| Revision | 0 |
| Opportunity number | F26AS00069 |
| Opportunity title | F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26 |
| Owning agency code | DOI-FWS |
| Opportunity category / Category | D |
| Opportunity category / Description | Discretionary |
| Synopsis / Opportunity id | 362470 |
| Synopsis / Version | 1 |
| Synopsis / Agency code | DOI-FWS |
| Synopsis / Agency name | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Synopsis / Agency phone | 22041-3803 |
| Synopsis / Agency address desc | chris_eng@fws.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Code | FWS |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Seed | DOI-FWS |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency name | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Agency code | DOI-FWS |
| Synopsis / Agency details / Top agency code | DOI |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Code | DOI |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Seed | DOI |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Agency name | Department of the Interior |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Agency code | DOI |
| Synopsis / Top agency details / Top agency code | DOI |
| Synopsis / Agency contact phone | 22041-3803 |
| Synopsis / Agency contact name | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Synopsis / Agency contact desc | Chris Eng chris_eng@fws.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email | chris_eng@fws.gov |
| Synopsis / Agency contact email desc | chris_eng@fws.gov |
| Synopsis / Synopsis desc | 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. |
| Synopsis / Response date | Sep 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Response date desc | Electronically submitted applications from invited applicants must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, 09/30/2026. Regional deadlines vary. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. In order for applications to be considered and processed for funding in FY26, applications are due by May 30, 2026. Applications received after May 30, 2026, may not be awarded until the following fiscal year. Coordination with local Coastal Program staff is required before submitting an application. Applications are awarded subject to funds availability. See program website for staff contacts nationwide. We encourage interested stakeholders to contact regional and local program staff throughout the year for technical support and additional information regarding funding cycles and availability. |
| Synopsis / Posting date | May 19, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Archive date | Oct 01, 2030 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Cost sharing | No |
| Synopsis / Number of awards | 150 |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding | 6000000 |
| Synopsis / Estimated funding formatted | 6,000,000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling | 500000 |
| Synopsis / Award ceiling formatted | 500,000 |
| Synopsis / Award floor | 1 |
| Synopsis / Award floor formatted | 1 |
| Synopsis / Applicant eligibility desc | 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. |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp | May 19, 2026 08:52:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Created date | May 19, 2026 08:51:07 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Last updated date | May 19, 2026 08:51:07 AM EDT |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Id | 23 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 1 / Description | Small businesses |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 2 / Id | 22 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 2 / Description | For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 3 / Id | 11 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 3 / Description | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 4 / Id | 01 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 4 / Description | County governments |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 5 / Id | 02 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 5 / Description | City or township governments |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 6 / Id | 12 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 6 / Description | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 7 / Id | 21 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 7 / Description | Individuals |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 8 / Id | 05 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 8 / Description | Independent school districts |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 9 / Id | 07 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 9 / Description | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 10 / Id | 06 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 10 / Description | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 11 / Id | 08 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 11 / Description | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 12 / Id | 99 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 12 / Description | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 13 / Id | 00 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 13 / Description | State governments |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 14 / Id | 20 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 14 / Description | Private institutions of higher education |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 15 / Id | 04 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 15 / Description | Special district governments |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 16 / Id | 13 |
| Synopsis / Applicant types 16 / Description | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Id | CA |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 1 / Description | Cooperative Agreement |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 2 / Id | G |
| Synopsis / Funding instruments 2 / Description | Grant |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Id | NR |
| Synopsis / Funding activity categories 1 / Description | Natural Resources |
| Synopsis / Response date str | 2026-09-30-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Posting date str | 2026-05-19-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Archive date str | 2030-10-01-00-00-00 |
| Synopsis / Create time stamp str | 2026-05-19-08-52-00 |
| Agency details / Code | FWS |
| Agency details / Seed | DOI-FWS |
| Agency details / Agency name | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Agency details / Agency code | DOI-FWS |
| Agency details / Top agency code | DOI |
| Top agency details / Code | DOI |
| Top agency details / Seed | DOI |
| Top agency details / Agency name | Department of the Interior |
| Top agency details / Agency code | DOI |
| Top agency details / Top agency code | DOI |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Id | 79787 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Opportunity id | 362470 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Folder type | Full Announcement |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Folder name | Full Announcement |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Zip lob size | 111545 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Created date | May 19, 2026 08:51:59 AM EDT |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Last updated date | May 19, 2026 08:52:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / Id | 352239 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / Opportunity id | 362470 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / Mime type | application/pdf |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / File name | 5.19.2026 Foa_Content_of_F26AS00069.pdf |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / File description | 5.19.2026 Foa_Content_of_F26AS00069.pdf |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / File lob size | 142403 |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / Created date | May 19, 2026 08:52:00 AM EDT |
| Synopsis attachment folders 1 / Synopsis attachments 1 / Synopsis att folder id | 79787 |
| Synopsis document urls | Not specified |
| Syn att change comments | Not specified |
| Cfdas 1 / Id | 433457 |
| Cfdas 1 / Opportunity id | 362470 |
| Cfdas 1 / Cfda number | 15.630 |
| Cfdas 1 / Program title | Coastal |
| Opportunity pkgs | Not specified |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Id | 292836 |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Topportunity id | 362470 |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Family id | 15 |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Dialect | XFDL2.2 |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Opportunity number | F26AS00069 |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Opportunity title | F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26 |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Cfda number | 15.630 |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Opening date | May 19, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Closing date | Sep 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Owning agency code | DOI-FWS |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Program title | Coastal |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Contact info | Chris Eng |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Competition id | F26AS00069 |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Competition title | F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26 |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Electronic required | Y |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Expected application count | 150 |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Expected application size | 0 |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Open to applicant type | 3 |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Is multi project | N |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Extension | |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Mimetype | application/pdf |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Last update | May 19, 2026 08:51:39 AM EDT |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Workspace compatible flag | Y |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Package id | PKG00292836 |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Opening date str | 2026-05-19-00-00-00 |
| Closed opportunity pkgs 1 / Closing date str | 2026-09-30-00-00-00 |
| Original due date | Sep 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Original due date desc | Electronically submitted applications from invited applicants must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, 09/30/2026. Regional deadlines vary. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. In order for applications to be considered and processed for funding in FY26, applications are due by May 30, 2026. Applications received after May 30, 2026, may not be awarded until the following fiscal year. Coordination with local Coastal Program staff is required before submitting an application. Applications are awarded subject to funds availability. See program website for staff contacts nationwide. We encourage interested stakeholders to contact regional and local program staff throughout the year for technical support and additional information regarding funding cycles and availability. |
| Synopsis modified fields | Not specified |
| Forecast modified fields | Not specified |
| Error messages | Not specified |
| Syn post date in past | Yes |
| Doc type | synopsis |
| Forecast hist count | 0 |
| Synopsis hist count | 0 |
| Assist compatible | No |
| Assist url | Not specified |
| Related opps | Not specified |
| Ost | CLOSED |
Related Documents
5.19.2026 Foa_Content_of_F26AS00069.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Chris Eng chris_eng@fws.gov |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.630 | F26AS00069 | F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26 | PKG00292836 | May 19, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT | Sep 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT | View |
Package 1
Instructions
PKG00292836-instructions.pdf
Mandatory forms
SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf
ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-V1.2.pdf
Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-V2.0.pdf
Optional forms
SF424A-V1.0.pdf
SFLLL_2_0-V2.0.pdf
AttachmentForm_1_2-V1.2.pdf
