Assistance Listing 15.637
Migratory Bird Joint Ventures
Department of the Interior · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listing 15.637, “Migratory Bird Joint Ventures,” is a federal program administered by Department of the Interior. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 11 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $16.2M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
The objectives of this program are to support projects that protect, restore, and enhance wetland and upland ecosystems for the conservation of Migratory Birds. Funds support the work of the 23 Migratory Bird Joint Ventures which are independent regional partnerships formed under the auspices of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan that guides the conservation of waterfowl and other migratory birds in North America.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 15.637
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Unrestricted by Individual Type
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
Federal, State and local government agencies, Federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, private nonprofit institutions/organizations; public nonprofit institutions/organizations; profit organizations, interstate and intrastate entities, and individuals or families who are also private landowners.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Range is $2,400 to $900,000; Average $225,000.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.637. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 15.637
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative –Joint Venture Habitat Restoration and ProtectionFish and Wildlife Service | Closed | $25K – $300K | Jul 6, 2026 | 15.637 |
F25AS00014 Sea Duck Joint Venture FY25 Competitive GrantsFish and Wildlife Service | Closed | $10K – $300K | Sep 30, 2024 | 15.637 |
| Closed | $25K – $300K | Mar 18, 2024 | 15.637 | |
F23AS00018 - Sea Duck Joint Venture FY23 Competitive GrantsFish and Wildlife Service | Closed | $5K – $300K | Sep 30, 2022 | 15.637 |
| Closed | $25K – $100K | May 31, 2022 | 15.637 | |
Sea Duck Joint Venture FY2022 Competitive GrantsFish and Wildlife Service | Closed | $5K – $200K | Oct 4, 2021 | 15.637 |
Sea Duck Joint Venture FY2021 Competitive GrantsFish and Wildlife Service | Closed | $5K – $200K | Jan 4, 2021 | 15.637 |
Arctic Goose Joint Venture Notice of Funding Opportunity – Fiscal Year 2020Fish and Wildlife Service | Closed | $5K – $150K | Nov 20, 2020 | 15.637 |
Migratory Bird Joint Ventures Midwest Region FY 2012 OpportunitiesFish and Wildlife Service | Closed | $1K – $50K | Nov 11, 2011 | 15.637 |
Region 6 Migratory Bird Joint VenturesFish and Wildlife Service | Closed | $5K – $690K | Sep 30, 2011 | 15.637 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 15.637?
15.637 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Migratory Bird Joint Ventures.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 15.637?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Unrestricted by Individual Type and Unrestricted by Entity Type. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 15.637 provide?
The agency reported $16,200,000 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.