Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance

CFDA 15.664 Active Project Grants (Discretionary)
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$28M FY2025
$3.1M
FY17
$1.3M
FY18
$1.9M
FY19
$6.5M
FY20
$9.5M
FY21
$7M
FY22
$10.5M
FY23
$19.1M
FY24
$28M
FY25*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2024 42 new awards issued.
FY2025 We anticipate funding approximately 30 new awards.
FY2026 Awards have not yet been selected. Awards will support FWS partners in carrying out projects to conserve the Nation's natural resources.

Program Objective

The FWS established this assistance listing to be used: 1) temporarily by new financial assistance programs for awards needing to be issued immediately and before a standalone assistance listing can be established, and 2) to assign to awards providing support for ad hoc activities and projects unrelated to any other FWS assistance listing. Activities under this program support the conservation of the Nation’s natural resources and may include congressionally directed, externally funded, unsolicited, or ad hoc support for land management, research, data collection and analysis, training, award competitions, fellowships, contributions to intergovernmental and multinational councils, committees, and working groups, and emergency response activities.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Federal
  • State governments
  • Public nonprofits
  • Federally recognized tribes
  • U.S. territories (incl. universities)
  • Non-government (general)
  • Native American organizations
  • Anyone / general public
  • Private nonprofits
  • Local governments
  • For-profit organizations
  • Other private organizations

Eligibility varies by opportunity and is limited to the entity(ies) designated by the authorizing legislation.

Beneficiaries

  • 19

The general public benefits from the conservation and environmental efforts as identified by the authorizing legislation.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Notification of an award is the issuance of a grant or cooperative agreement document by Awarding Official.

Deadlines will vary, and will be specified in the funding opportunities posted under this program on Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov).

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

To fulfill the intent of Congress as specified in legislation authorizing the Agency to obligate and manage financial assistance funds; special appropriations projects; and awards for purposes consistent with the mission, expertise, and goals of the Agency.

Required Documentation

Applicant(s) must have financial and internal controls systems in place to manage/segregate Federal funds and report expenditures under the terms and conditions of the award(s).

Matching Requirements

Statutory formulas and/or matching requirements may be applicable to activities funded under this Assistance Listing. Any formulas or matching requirements will be specified in the funding opportunities posted under this program on Grants.gov.

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

Contacts

Policy Branch, Financial Assistance Support and Oversight Division
(703)358-2701
Wildlife Sport Fish Restoration Program, 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS-WSFR,, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2025-08-28. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:35:27.