F25AS00265_ Fiscal Year 2025_Tribal Wildlife Grant Program (TWG)_NOFO
ID: 358603Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS)

Award Range

$25K - $200K

Eligible Applicants

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358603
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a funding opportunity through the Fiscal Year 2025 Tribal Wildlife Grant Program (TWG), aimed at providing financial assistance to federally recognized Native American Tribes for initiatives that benefit wildlife and their habitats. The program supports a variety of activities, including conservation planning, habitat management, laboratory research, and educational outreach, with the goal of enhancing Tribal self-governance and wildlife management capabilities. A total of $6.1 million is available for this program, with individual awards ranging from $25,000 to $200,000, and applications must be submitted by June 20, 2025. Interested Tribes can contact DJ Monette at dj_monette@fws.gov for further assistance with the application process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    dj_monette@fws.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    F25AS00265.pdf
    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a funding opportunity through the Tribal Wildlife Grant Program (TWG) for FY 2025, with a total available budget of $6.1 million. The program provides financial assistance to federally recognized Native American Tribes to develop initiatives that benefit wildlife and their habitats. Eligible activities include conservation planning, habitat management, laboratory research, and educational outreach. Applications are accepted via Grants.gov or GrantSolutions, with a closing date of June 20, 2025. No cost-sharing is required, and individual awards will range between $25,000 to $200,000. Eligibility is restricted to Tribes that are current with reporting on any previous TWG awards. The application process requires submission of specific documents, including a project abstract, narrative, budget justification, and a signed Tribal resolution, with detailed proposals evaluated based on merit, resource benefits, and capacity building. This funding aims to enhance Tribal self-governance and wildlife management capabilities, fostering better conservation of species of cultural significance. For additional assistance with application development, Tribes can contact designated regional representatives listed in the announcement.
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