F26AS00023 FY2026 Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program

The FY2026 John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program, solicitation F26AS00023, is a competitive funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Department of the Interior. The program provides financial assistance to eligible marine mammal stranding participants and network collaborators to support the recovery, care, and treatment of sick, injured, or entangled marine mammals, as well as emergency response efforts and the collection of scientific data from stranded animals. Additionally, funds may be used for directly related facility operating costs and the development of stranding network capacity and training in underserved areas. The program specifically targets wild populations under the management authority of the Department of the Interior per the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Applications must be submitted via GrantSolutions.gov by November 30, 2026, for an anticipated performance period from June 1, 2027, to May 31, 2030. Single awards are capped at 150,000 dollars per 12-month period and require a minimum non-Federal cost share of 25 percent. Proposals are evaluated based on the importance and applicability of the project, technical soundness, applicant qualifications, project costs, and existing partnerships. To be eligible, applicants must be registered in SAM.gov and provide a comprehensive proposal package including specific SF forms and a detailed project narrative. Awards are subject to risk reviews, NEPA environmental compliance, and verification against the SAM.gov Exclusions database.