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ClosedOpportunity F26AS00069

F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26

Fish and Wildlife Service · Department of the Interior

At a glance

F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26 is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior). The application deadline was September 30, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $1 – $500K, with about 150 awards expected and $6M in total estimated funding. The notice is unrestricted by applicant type, subject to any clarifications in the notice. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 15.630 (Coastal).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Posted
May 19, 2026
Close date
Sep 30, 2026
Archive date
Oct 1, 2030
Award floor
$1
Award ceiling
$500,000
Est. total funding
$6,000,000
Expected awards
150
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
  • For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
  • Small businesses
  • Unrestricted (any entity type)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

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.

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.

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.

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 15.630

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$7.6M
FY25$31.3M
FY26$6M est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.630. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

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

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26”?

The notice lists eligibility as unrestricted — open to any type of entity — subject to clarifications in the notice's additional eligibility information.

How much funding is available through “F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $1 – $500k, total estimated program funding is $6,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 150 awards.

How do I apply for “F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity F26AS00069), 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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