F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Coastal Program provides technical and financial assistance to partners to support projects that protect and restore fish and wildlife habitats on public and private lands in priority coastal ecosystems. This support is provided through cooperative agreements with conservati
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | F26AS00069 |
| Posted date | 05/19/2026 |
| Application deadline | Sep 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 500,000 |
| Award floor | 1 |
| Estimated total funding | 6,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 150 |
| Who can apply | The Coastal Program reserves the right to reject projects that do not align with the regional strategic implementation plans or program priorities. We do not support projects that generate compensatory mitigation credits under a Federal or state regulatory program or accept mitigation or in-lieu funds as non-Federal cost share for a project. The Coastal Program does not fund land acquisition, although it can support title searches and real estate appraisals. We require that all interested applic |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 15.630 |
| Description | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Coastal Program provides technical and financial assistance to partners to support projects that protect and restore fish and wildlife habitats on public and private lands in priority coastal ecosystems. This support is provided through cooperative agreements with conservation partners and landowners, including state and Tribal agencies. Coastal Program staff work with partners, stakeholders, and other Service programs in important areas for conservation. They implement regional strategic plans that identify priority species and habitats for conservation in these focus areas.Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the Coastal Program are required to contact a local Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application. |
| Agency contact | chris_eng@fws.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362470 |