Tribal Wildlife Grants
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- F26AS00040_Fiscal Year 2026_Tribal Wildlife Grants (TWG)_NOFO Deadline: Aug 14, 2026 · up to $200K
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 15.639 (USAspending.gov).
- Seminole Tribe Of Florida 2 awards $400,000
- Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe $200,000
- Cocopah Indian Tribe $200,000
- Blackfeet Tribe Of The Blackfeet Indian Reservation $200,000
- Tyonek Tribal Conservation District $200,000
- Chickaloon Native Village $200,000
- Indian Township Tribal Government $200,000
- Snoqualmie Indian Tribe $200,000
- Lummi Indian Business Council $200,000
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
Support the development and implementation of programs for the benefit of wildlife and their habitats and species of Tribal cultural or traditional importance, including species that are not hunted or fished.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally recognized tribes
Participation is limited to Federally recognized Indian tribal governments.
Beneficiaries
- 19
- 9
Anyone/General Public (While direct participation is limited to Federally recognized Indian tribal governments, the general public will ultimately benefit from these wildlife conservation measures).
How to Apply
Application Procedure
*F25AS00265: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358603 *NOFO Opened March 28, 2025
Award Procedure
The Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service or his or her designee approves or disapproves proposed projects. Regional offices are responsible for notification of grant approval to the grantee and will coordinate the development of the grant agreement.
Proposals will be scored, ranked and selected approximately 90 working days after the deadline for submitting proposals.
Program details & compliance
Description
The TWG program is part of the State Wildlife Grant (SWG) program, which provides wildlife conservation grants to States, Commonwealths, and to the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories, and Tribes under provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Act and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act. In 2002, Congress first authorized the Service to use a portion of SWG funding to establish a competitive grant program for federally recognized Tribes to engage in fish and wildlife conservation efforts on their lands, many of which are located adjacent to those managed by the Department of the Interior. Eligible projects include those that initiate, develop or implement activities or programs that benefit wildlife and their habitat, including species of Native American cultural or traditional importance and species that are not hunted or fished. Many TWG-funded projects increase fish and wildlife populations, providing hunting and fishing opportunities on and off Tribal lands. TWG-funded projects also align with and support Service Endangered Species Act (ESA) efforts, including downlisting, delisting, and preventing new listings.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Approved activities include those which develop and implement programs for the benefit of wildlife and their habitat, including species of Native American cultural or traditional importance and species that are not hunted or fished. Activities may include, but are not limited to: Planning for conservation of fish and wildlife, and their habitats; Conservation management actions for fish and wildlife, and their habitats; Field and laboratory research related to fish and wildlife resources; Natural history studies; Habitat mapping or evaluation; Field surveys and population monitoring; Restoration of habitat; Management of invasive species; and Public education relevant to the proposed project.
Required Documentation
Only Federally recognized Tribes in all parts of the United States are eligible to receive grants under this program, including Federally recognized Tribes, Pueblos, Rancherias, and Alaska Native Villages or traditional councils as defined by the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Federally recognized Tribes are listed on page 60810 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 190 / Friday, October 1, 2010 / Notices. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
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