The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Coastal Program is offering this grant to provide technical and financial support for community-based conservation in priority coastal ecosystems. This grant, mainly through cooperative agreements with state, Tribal agencies, and landowners, aims to restore and protect vital fish and wildlife habitats on both public and private lands. Program staff work collaboratively with partners to identify and address complex conservation challenges, setting habitat conservation goals based on sound biological principles. Projects must align with the missions of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the Service, and the Coastal Program. Applicants are required to contact a local Program office before submitting an application.
Opportunity ID: 358382
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F25AS00188 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F25AS00188 Coastal Program 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: | 15.630 — Coastal |
| 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: | Sep 30, 2025 Applications submitted electronically through GrantSolutions must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on September 30, 2025. 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 Coastal Program are required to consult with a local Coastal Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application by visiting our website at: https://www.fws.gov/program/coastal/contact-us. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2025 Applications submitted electronically through GrantSolutions must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on September 30, 2025. 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 Coastal Program are required to consult with a local Coastal Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application by visiting our website at: https://www.fws.gov/program/coastal/contact-us. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Small businesses State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Individuals City or township governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Coastal Program is a community-based program that helps coastal areas with technical and financial support to address complex conservation challenges of priority coastal ecosystems. This support is mainly provided through cooperative agreements with conservation partners and landowners, including state and Tribal agencies. The goal is to restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats on both public and private lands.Coastal Program staff work with partners, stakeholders, and other Service programs in important areas for conservation. They set goals and priorities for habitat conservation in these focus areas. The program has specific lists of priority species and focus areas for each U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service region. 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 this link. 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Chris Darnell
chris_darnell@fws.gov Email:chris_darnell@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 358382 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> 1.23.2025_Foa_Content_of_F25AS00188 (1).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Chris Darnell chris_darnell@fws.gov Email: chris_darnell@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.630 | F25AS00188 | F25AS00188 Coastal Program FY25 | PKG00290294 | Jan 01, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
358382 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
358382 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
358382 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
358382 SF424A-1.0.pdf
358382 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
358382 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
358382 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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