National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
CFDA 10.683 Active Cooperative Agreement
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding
$2.8M FY2025
$2M
FY24
$2.8M
FY25

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 A total of 2 agreements were awarded.

Program Objective

Created by Congress in 1984, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) directs public conservation dollars to the most pressing environmental needs and matches those investments with private funds. The Foundation’s method is simple and effective to work with a full complement of individuals, foundations, government agencies, nonprofits, and corporations to identify and fund the Nation’s most intractable conservation challenges.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Nonprofit Organization

Program authorized for the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) only.

Program details & compliance

Description

This program is for the annual advance of Congressionally Delegated funding in lump sum to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation by the USFS Washington Office.

Mission Categories

Primary: Forestry

Other categories:
ForestryAgricultural Resource Conservation and Development

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

To aid cost-share conservation projects, without regard to when expenses are incurred, on or benefitting National Forest System lands or related to Forest Service programs provided, that such funds shall be matched on at least a one-for-one basis by the Foundation or its sub-recipients.

Required Documentation

No Credentials or documentation are required

Matching Requirements

Funds shall be matched on at least a one-for-one basis by the Foundation or its sub-recipients.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Brian Logan — Director, Watershed, Fish, Wildlife, Air and Rare Plants
703-236-0727
201 14th St. NW, Washington, DC 20024
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-11. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:28:14.