F26AS00040_Fiscal Year 2026_Tribal Wildlife Grants (TWG)_NOFO

The Tribal Wildlife Grants program for Fiscal Year 2026 provides financial and technical assistance to federally recognized Tribes to support conservation efforts focused on fish, wildlife, and their habitats, with no restrictions on species type—those of cultural, traditional, or ecological significance are equally eligible regardless of hunting, fishing, or endangered status. Funding may be used for a broad range of activities including conservation planning, field surveys, population monitoring, habitat mapping and enhancement, research, and public education, as well as for salaries, equipment, consultant services, subawards, materials, and travel. The total program funding is $6,200,000, with individual awards ranging from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $200,000, and an expected 80 awards to be made. Applicants must submit a comprehensive package including the SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance, SF-424A or SF-424C budget form depending on project type, a Project Abstract Summary in plain language, and a Project Narrative limited to 10 pages with specific formatting requirements. Compliance with federal regulations under 2 CFR 200 is mandatory, including financial reporting, real property management, risk assessment, integrity and performance reporting to SAM.gov, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. Applicants must also disclose conflicts of interest, comply with FFATA reporting for executive compensation and sub-awards over $30,000, and adhere to Buy America requirements for infrastructure projects. All applicants except natural persons must be registered in SAM.gov and possess a Unique Entity Identifier, with eligibility verified before award. Proposals are evaluated using a 100-point system, prioritizing Resource Benefit at 30 points and Additional Criteria including partnerships and data sharing for the remaining 70 points. Applications are reviewed through a tiered regional and national process, with the top two per region advancing directly, others ranked nationally by percentile, and a third tier reserved for previously unfunded Tribes. The anticipated project period runs from November 21, 2026, through November 20, 2029, with final reports due within 120 calendar days after program completion. Environmental compliance with NEPA, ESA Section 7, and NHPA Section 106 is required, and applicants must address potential overlaps with other federal awards. The application closing date is August 14, 2026, at