F26AS00040 Fiscal Year 2026 Tribal Wildlife Grants (TWG) NOFO
This grant provides federally recognized Tribes with funding and support for projects that conserve fish, wildlife, and habitats important to their communities and cultures.
Funder: Fish and Wildlife Service
Due Dates: August 14, 2026
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$200,000 per award; total program funding $6,200,000; typical project duration 2–3 years
Summary: Supports federally recognized Tribes in developing and implementing programs that benefit fish, wildlife, and their habitats, including species of cultural or traditional importance.
Description
This grant provides technical and financial assistance to federally recognized Tribal governments for the conservation and management of fish, wildlife, and their habitats. Funding supports a wide range of activities, including conservation planning, habitat restoration, research, field surveys, species monitoring, and conservation education. Projects may target any plant or animal species of interest to the Tribe, regardless of hunting, fishing, or conservation status, and are intended to advance Tribal conservation priorities, cultural values, and self-governance.
Eligible activities include:
- Conservation planning and management actions
- Laboratory and field research
- Natural history studies
- Habitat mapping and enhancement
- Field surveys and population monitoring
- Conservation education
Funds can be used for salaries, equipment, consultant services, subawards, materials, and travel. The program encourages partnerships and capacity building within Tribal communities.
