Assistance Listing 15.654
National Wildlife Refuge System Enhancements
Department of the Interior · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listing 15.654, “National Wildlife Refuge System Enhancements,” is a federal program administered by Department of the Interior. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 4 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $121M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
To provide technical and financial assistance to identify, conserve, manage, and enhance the natural, historical, and cultural resources and physical infrastructure of the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS); deliver public access and high-quality outdoor recreational opportunities; build a volunteer cadre, and inspire the next generation of hunters, anglers and wildlife enthusiasts through work on and off NWRS managed lands and waters. This program also encourages coordination and integration of efforts between U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) programs and interested parties to accomplish successful prevention or management of invasive species. Projects must conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife and plants on and off NWRS managed lands for the continuing benefit of the American people.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 15.654
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 Entity Type
State Government, County Government, City or Township Government, Special District Government, Regional Organization, U.S. Territory or Possession, Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education, Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized), Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized), Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organization, Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS Status (Other than institution of Higher Education), Nonprofit without 501C3 IRS Status ( Other than Institution of Higher Education), For-Profit Organization (Other than Small Business), Small Business, Private Institution of Higher Education, Hispanic Serving Institution, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.
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): $2,500 – $26,000,000
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.654. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 15.654
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
F24AS00365 Wisconsin Headwaters to Coast InitiativeFish and Wildlife Service | Closed | $1 – $500K | Sep 30, 2024 | 15.654 |
Refuge Enhancement/Infrastructure Partnerships InitiativeFish and Wildlife Service | Closed | $5K – $250K | Sep 15, 2022 | 15.654 |
Shiawassee NWR Greenpoint Long Pond Wetland RestorationFish and Wildlife Service | Closed | $650K – $756K | Mar 28, 2022 | 15.654 |
National Wildlife Refuge Friends Grant ProgramFish and Wildlife Service | Closed | $80K | Sep 30, 2014 | 15.654 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 15.654?
15.654 is the Assistance Listing Number for “National Wildlife Refuge System Enhancements.” 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 15.654?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Unrestricted by Entity Type. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 15.654 provide?
The agency reported $121,200,000 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.