F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26
This grant supports private landowners with technical and financial help to restore and protect habitats for fish and wildlife through collaborative, priority-driven conservation projects nationwide.
Funder: Fish and Wildlife Service
Due Dates: May 30, 2026 (FY26 funding consideration) | September 30, 2026 (final electronic submission)
Funding Amounts: Up to $750,000 per award; total program funding $15,000,000; no cost share required.
Summary: Supports voluntary habitat restoration projects on private lands to benefit fish, wildlife, and plants, with technical and financial assistance.
Key Information: Applicants must contact local PFW staff before applying; projects must occur on private (non-state, non-federal) lands.
Description
This opportunity provides funding and technical support for projects that restore and enhance habitats for fish, wildlife, and plants on private lands. The program is designed to engage private landowners, Tribes, nonprofits, and other eligible entities in voluntary conservation partnerships that deliver tangible, long-term habitat benefits for federal trust species, including migratory birds and threatened or endangered species. Projects may include restoration of wetlands, streams, grasslands, and other habitats, and are guided by regional and national conservation priorities.
