Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY24
ID: 350390Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS)

Award Range

$1 - $750K

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Fish and Wildlife Service is offering the Partners for Fish and Wildlife FY24 grant program, aimed at providing technical and financial assistance to private landowners for the restoration and conservation of fish and wildlife habitats. Eligible applicants can submit projects that align with regional strategic plans, focusing on private lands, which include various non-federal properties, and must consult with local PFW Program staff before application submission. With an estimated total program funding of $15 million and individual awards ranging from $1 to $750,000, applications are accepted on a rolling basis until September 30, 2024, with a critical deadline for FY24 funding set for May 30, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Andreas Moshogianis at andreas_moshogianis@fws.gov.

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