The Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program is designed to tackle the problems caused by feral swine, which harm agriculture, ecosystems, and health. This grant supports projects in states with high feral swine populations, focusing on removing the swine, restoring affected areas, and helping landowners manage swine control. The program is a collaboration between federal and non-federal partners.
Who it's for: This grant is for public and private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), county, state, city, or township governments, and special district governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being located in a state with high feral swine densities as determined by APHIS
- Not being a public or private institution of higher education, government entity, or nonprofit
- Inability to collaborate with NRCS and APHIS
- Failure to provide cost-sharing or matching funds
- Proposing projects outside the scope of restoration or on-farm trapping efforts
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., nonprofit status or government entity documentation)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Partnership agreements with NRCS and APHIS
- Documentation of past project successes or capabilities
- State Technical Committee recommendations
- Environmental impact assessments
- Webinar attendance for program understanding
Cautions
- Must collaborate with NRCS and APHIS
- Projects must be in states identified by APHIS
- Cost-sharing is required
- Operational control of swine management remains with APHIS
- Strict adherence to project scope is necessary
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, county governments, private institutions of higher education, state governments, city or township governments, and special district governments. Projects must be in states with high feral swine densities as identified by APHIS.
Overview
This grant is for public and private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), county, state, city, or township governments, and special district governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being located in a state with high feral swine densities as determined by APHIS
- Not being a public or private institution of higher education, government entity, or nonprofit
- Inability to collaborate with NRCS and APHIS
- Failure to provide cost-sharing or matching funds
- Proposing projects outside the scope of restoration or on-farm trapping efforts
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for restoration efforts, on-farm trapping, and providing assistance to landowners for feral swine control. The funds are part of a collaborative effort with NRCS and APHIS, focusing on removing feral swine and restoring affected areas.
Total Program Funding
$35,000,000
Expected Awards
25
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 23, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 21, 2026(59 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 21, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility based on entity type and location
- Attend the scheduled webinars for detailed guidance
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
- Develop a budget plan with cost-sharing details
- Establish partnerships with NRCS and APHIS
- Gather necessary environmental and impact assessments
- Submit application by the deadline