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F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program aims to assist private landowners in restoring and protecting habitats critical to fish and wildlife through technical guidance and financial support, primarily via cooperative agreements. With a nationwide team of about 220 staff members, the program collaborates with partners and stakeholders to identify key conservation areas and establish habitat goals that focus resources on preserving habitats important to federal trust species. Its project selections are guided by strategic plans aligned with priorities from the Secretary of the Interior and regional habitat conservation strategies, ensuring alignment with the overarching goals of the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to conserve and enhance natural resources. The current solicitation, identified as F26AS00068 and posted in April 2026, invites applicants seeking assistance for fiscal year 2026 to consult local Program offices before submitting applications. The program emphasizes voluntary partnerships, sound biological principles, and mutually beneficial conservation outcomes. Interested parties should adhere to the response deadline at the end of September 2026 and can find additional information and submit applications through the official grants.gov link. The Fish and Wildlife Service serves as the point of contact for inquiries related to this solicitation.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife offers financial, technical aid to private landowners restoring critical habitats.

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Department Of The Interior → Fish And Wildlife ServiceView Agency

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813312 - Environment, Conservation and Wildlife OrganizationsView NAICS

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F26AS00068 Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY26 Notice of Funding Opportunity

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AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Fish And Wildlife Service
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program helps private landowners restore and protect habitats for fish and wildlife. It offers both technical assistance and financial support, mainly through cooperative agreements.The PFW Program has approximately 220 staff working in all 50 states and territories. They work together with project partners and stakeholders to find key areas for conservation and set habitat goals. These focus areas guide the program on where to direct resources for conserving important habitats for federal trust species. The Program also has strategic plans that help determine which projects receive funding.Since it began in 1987, the PFW Program has successfully assisted many landowners. When choosing projects, the Program aims to support specific priorities set by the Secretary of the Interior and identified in regional strategic habitat conservation plans. All projects will promote the goals of the Program, the Department of the Interior, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. These goals focus on using sound biological principles and voluntary partnerships to accomplish the mission of the Service to work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the PFW Program are required to consult with a local Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application by visiting our website.

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