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F25AS00165 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY25

Fish and Wildlife Service · Department of the Interior

At a glance

F25AS00165 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY25 is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior). The application deadline was September 30, 2025. Individual awards are listed as $1 – $750K, with $15M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts and 9 more. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 15.631 (Partners for Fish and Wildlife).

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Key facts

Posted
Jan 23, 2025
Close date
Sep 30, 2025
Award floor
$1
Award ceiling
$750,000
Est. total funding
$15,000,000
Expected awards
Not specified
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Grant, Cooperative Agreement
Opportunity category
Discretionary

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public colleges & universities
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Public & Indian housing authorities
  • Native American tribal organizations
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofits
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
  • Private colleges & universities
  • Individuals
  • Small businesses

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

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.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

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.

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 15.631

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$28.5M
FY25$34.3M
FY26$15M est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.631. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Fish and Wildlife Service
andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov
22041-3803

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “F25AS00165 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY25”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public colleges & universities, Federally recognized tribal governments, Public & Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, Private colleges & universities and 2 more. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “F25AS00165 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY25”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $1 – $750k and total estimated program funding is $15,000,000.

How do I apply for “F25AS00165 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY25”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity F25AS00165), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

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