This department offers the FY 2025 Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program. This grant provides federal cost-sharing awards to state, territory, and District of Columbia fish and wildlife agencies to design and implement proactive conservation programs for wildlife and their habitats. The purpose is to avoid more prescriptive federal regulations. Funds prioritize species of greatest conservation need (SGCN) and their habitats. Eligible activities involve strategic conservation planning, including enhancing Wildlife Action Plans, and implementing approved plans. The program encourages cross-jurisdictional partnerships, supporting landscape-scale conservation through various award tiers. Applicants should review details on award tiers and partnership requirements.
Opportunity ID: 357128
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F25AS00099 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F25AS00099_FY 2025 Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program_Funding Opportunity Announcement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.634 — State Wildlife Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 25, 2025 Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 25, 2025 Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed due date. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please note that ONLY the State, Territory, and District of Columbia fish and wildlife agencies and the four regional associations of fish and wildlife agencies (NEAFWA, SEAFWA, MAFWA, and WAFWA) are eligible to apply. All other entities including but not limited to academic institutions, non-profit or for-profit organizations, private landowners or other individuals, or local units of government are not eligible to apply. Applications are reviewed for eligibility based on criteria provided in the “Application Review Information” section of this announcement, under “Eligibility Review.” |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program provides Federal cost sharing awards to help the State, Territory, and District of Columbia fish and wildlife agencies and their associations design and implement proactive conservation programs benefiting wildlife and their habitats. Proactive approaches to conservation help recipients and their conservation partners avoid more prescriptive Federal regulatory requirements associated with species listing under the Endangered Species Act.Eligible activities include conservation planning and implementation. Planning activities include strategic enhancements to a State or Territory Wildlife Action Plan (Plan) that address best practices identified in this announcement. Implementation activities are those carried out to execute an approved Plan. Priority for use of these funds must be placed on species of greatest conservation need (SGCN) and/or their habitats.This announcement provides complete information on preparing and submitting an application, including details on award Tiers, partnership requirements, and the maximum Federal share of an award. The award Tiers are intended to encourage partnerships dedicated to cross-jurisdictional conservation efforts supporting landscape-scale conservation. Information on the C-SWG Program and the Plan Enhancement Subprogram is provided separately. Tables showing the Tier limits and requirements are available here. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Paul Van Ryzin
paul_vanryzin@fws.gov Email:paul_vanryzin@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Issue with GS | Nov 14, 2024 | |
| Nov 14, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F25AS00099 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F25AS00099_FY 2025 Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program_Funding Opportunity Announcement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.634 — State Wildlife Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 25, 2025 Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 25, 2025 Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed due date. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please note that ONLY the State, Territory, and District of Columbia fish and wildlife agencies and the four regional associations of fish and wildlife agencies (NEAFWA, SEAFWA, MAFWA, and WAFWA) are eligible to apply. All other entities including but not limited to academic institutions, non-profit or for-profit organizations, private landowners or other individuals, or local units of government are not eligible to apply. Applications are reviewed for eligibility based on criteria provided in the “Application Review Information” section of this announcement, under “Eligibility Review.” |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program provides Federal cost sharing awards to help the State, Territory, and District of Columbia fish and wildlife agencies and their associations design and implement proactive conservation programs benefiting wildlife and their habitats. Proactive approaches to conservation help recipients and their conservation partners avoid more prescriptive Federal regulatory requirements associated with species listing under the Endangered Species Act.Eligible activities include conservation planning and implementation. Planning activities include strategic enhancements to a State or Territory Wildlife Action Plan (Plan) that address best practices identified in this announcement. Implementation activities are those carried out to execute an approved Plan. Priority for use of these funds must be placed on species of greatest conservation need (SGCN) and/or their habitats.This announcement provides complete information on preparing and submitting an application, including details on award Tiers, partnership requirements, and the maximum Federal share of an award. The award Tiers are intended to encourage partnerships dedicated to cross-jurisdictional conservation efforts supporting landscape-scale conservation. Information on the C-SWG Program and the Plan Enhancement Subprogram is provided separately. Tables showing the Tier limits and requirements are available here. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Paul Van Ryzin
paul_vanryzin@fws.gov Email:paul_vanryzin@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F25AS00099 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F25AS00099_FY 2025 Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program_Funding Opportunity Announcement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.634 — State Wildlife Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 25, 2025 Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed due date. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please note that ONLY the State, Territory, and District of Columbia fish and wildlife agencies and the four regional associations of fish and wildlife agencies (NEAFWA, SEAFWA, MAFWA, and WAFWA) are eligible to apply. All other entities including but not limited to academic institutions, non-profit or for-profit organizations, private landowners or other individuals, or local units of government are not eligible to apply. Applications are reviewed for eligibility based on criteria provided in the “Application Review Information” section of this announcement, under “Eligibility Review.” |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program provides Federal cost sharing awards to help the State, Territory, and District of Columbia fish and wildlife agencies and their associations design and implement proactive conservation programs benefiting wildlife and their habitats. Proactive approaches to conservation help recipients and their conservation partners avoid more prescriptive Federal regulatory requirements associated with species listing under the Endangered Species Act.Eligible activities include conservation planning and implementation. Planning activities include strategic enhancements to a State or Territory Wildlife Action Plan (Plan) that address best practices identified in this announcement. Implementation activities are those carried out to execute an approved Plan. Priority for use of these funds must be placed on species of greatest conservation need (SGCN) and/or their habitats.This announcement provides complete information on preparing and submitting an application, including details on award Tiers, partnership requirements, and the maximum Federal share of an award. The award Tiers are intended to encourage partnerships dedicated to cross-jurisdictional conservation efforts supporting landscape-scale conservation. Information on the C-SWG Program and the Plan Enhancement Subprogram is provided separately. Tables showing the Tier limits and requirements are available here. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Paul Van Ryzin
paul_vanryzin@fws.gov Email:paul_vanryzin@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 357128 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> F25AS00099_Competitive State Wildlife (C-SWG) Grant Program_Funding Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Paul Van Ryzin paul_vanryzin@fws.gov Email: paul_vanryzin@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.634 | F25AS00099 | F25AS00099_FY 2025 Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program_Funding Opportunity Announcement | PKG00288771 | Nov 14, 2024 | Feb 25, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
357128 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
357128 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
357128 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
357128 SF424A-1.0.pdf
357128 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
357128 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
357128 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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