The Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program offers financial support to state, territory, and D.C. wildlife agencies and their regional groups. The goal is to create and carry out conservation projects that help wildlife and their habitats, focusing on species that need the most help. This program encourages collaboration across different regions to support large-scale conservation efforts.
Who it's for: This grant is for state, territory, and District of Columbia fish and wildlife agencies, as well as their regional associations. These groups should be interested in developing conservation programs that benefit wildlife and their habitats.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state, territory, or D.C. wildlife agency or regional association
- Project does not align with State and Territory Wildlife Action Plans
- Lack of cost-sharing or matching funds
- Project does not benefit species of greatest conservation need
- Incomplete application
What You May Need
- State and Territory Wildlife Action Plans
- Detailed project proposal
- Partnership agreements
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Documentation of species of greatest conservation need
- Organizational information
- Proof of eligibility
- Past performance documentation
- Letters of support from partners
- Environmental compliance documentation
Cautions
- Cost-sharing is required
- Projects must align with Wildlife Action Plans
- Focus on cross-jurisdictional efforts
- Must benefit species of greatest conservation need
- Ensure all application components are complete
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are state, territory, and District of Columbia fish and wildlife agencies and their regional associations. These entities must be involved in designing and implementing conservation programs that benefit wildlife and their habitats, with a focus on species of greatest conservation need as identified in State and Territory Wildlife Action Plans.
Overview
This grant is for state, territory, and District of Columbia fish and wildlife agencies, as well as their regional associations. These groups should be interested in developing conservation programs that benefit wildlife and their habitats.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state, territory, or D.C. wildlife agency or regional association
- Project does not align with State and Territory Wildlife Action Plans
- Lack of cost-sharing or matching funds
- Project does not benefit species of greatest conservation need
- Incomplete application
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to design and implement conservation programs that benefit wildlife and their habitats, particularly those identified as needing the most help in State and Territory Wildlife Action Plans. Projects should focus on proactive conservation to avoid stricter regulations under the Endangered Species Act.
Total Program Funding
$7,612,000
Expected Awards
16
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 14, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 18, 2026(6 days)
- Archive Date
- May 22, 2027
- Last Updated
- Jul 14, 2026
Application Checklist
- Review State and Territory Wildlife Action Plans
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Secure partnership agreements
- Prepare a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather documentation for species of greatest conservation need
- Compile organizational information and proof of eligibility
- Collect past performance documentation
- Obtain letters of support from partners
- Ensure environmental compliance documentation is complete
- Submit application by the deadline