F27AS00007 FY 2027 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity
At a glance
F27AS00007 FY 2027 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior). The application deadline was July 9, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $50K – $1M, with about 35 awards expected and $18M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments. Cost sharing or matching is required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 15.614 (Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Apr 10, 2026Posted
- Jul 9, 2026Application deadline
- May 3, 2030Archivednext date
- Posted
- Apr 10, 2026
- Close date
- Jul 9, 2026
- Archive date
- May 3, 2030
- Award floor
- $50,000
- Award ceiling
- $1,000,000
- Est. total funding
- $18,000,000
- Expected awards
- 35
- Cost sharing
- Required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- State governments
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
Participation is limited to State and Territory agencies designated as eligible by the Governor of each jurisdiction. The eligible agency is usually a natural resource or fish and wildlife agency. Applications from agencies that are not designated as eligible will not be accepted. Applicants that are uncertain of their eligibility should contact the Regional Office of Conservation Investment before preparing or submitting an application (see Basic Information above).Eligible States and Territories are those bordering the Great Lakes, and those bordering the Atlantic, Gulf (except Louisiana), and Pacific coasts. Louisiana is not eligible because it receives separate funding through the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 3955 (b)(1)).The complete list of eligible States and Territories is: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawai"i, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
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 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program supports the long‐term conservation of coastal wetland ecosystems for the benefit of coastal communities, fish and wildlife and their habitats, and the recreating public. The Program provides designated State and Territory agencies with cost sharing awards for projects that protect and restore valuable coastal wetland resources. Projects may include the acquisition of real property interests in a coastal wetland ecosystem and the restoration, enhancement, or management of coastal wetlands.Coastal wetlands are valued because they protect against flooding, help maintain water quality, and provide habitats for fish and wildlife. Coastal environments are also important economically, generating billions of dollars annually through recreational and commercial fishing, boating, and tourism.The Program is co-administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Coastal Program and the Office of Conservation Investment. For more information, visit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants Home Page.
Full announcement & documents
The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 15.614
Historical data · not a predictionWho was funded under ALN 15.614
Historical data · not a predictionSince October 1, 2023, 100 grant awards had funding actions under Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration, with 14 sub-awards passed on to other organizations. These are program-wide awards, not awards from this specific notice.
- STATE OF WASHINGTON$10.9M
- STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY$3.84M
- TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT$3M
- NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY$3M
- SC CONSERVATION BANK$3M
Agency contact (as published)
Fish and Wildlife Service
christy_vigfusson@fws.gov
22041-3803
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
The official notice names these applicant types as eligible: State governments. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through this opportunity?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $50k – $1m, total estimated program funding is $18,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 35 awards.
How do I apply for this opportunity?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity F27AS00007), 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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