Closed · F25AS00265 · CFDA 15.639 · Discretionary

F25AS00265_ Fiscal Year 2025_Tribal Wildlife Grant Program (TWG)_NOFO

Federal grant opportunity posted by Fish and Wildlife Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$25K-$200K
Award range
Closed
Status
June 20, 2025
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

F25AS00265_ Fiscal Year 2025_Tribal Wildlife Grant Program (TWG)_NOFO is a closed discretionary listing from Fish and Wildlife Service that offered $25,000 -- $200,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$25K-$200K
award range
Closed
application status
15.639
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - F25AS00265_ Fiscal Year 2025_Tribal Wildlife Grant Program (TWG)_NOFO - is cataloged under number F25AS00265 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 15.639, posted by Fish and Wildlife Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 28, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $25,000 -- $200,000. The agency has projected $6.1 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on June 20, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$25,000 -- $200,000

Close Date

June 20, 2025

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.

Posted

March 28, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$6,100,000

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Tribal Wildlife Grants Program provides technical and financial assistance to federally recognized Tribes for the development and implementation of programs that benefit fish and wildlife and their habitats. Funding may be used for conserving any plant or animal species of interest to a Tribe, including those of Native American cultural or traditional importance.The TWG Program is an adaptable resource supporting tribal conservation priorities. Species targeted in an award are not restricted to those that are hunted, fished, or gathered, listed as threatened or endangered, or identified in a conservation plan.Activities may include, but are not limited to:planning for wildlife and habitat conservationfish and wildlife conservation and management actionsfish and wildlife related laboratory and field researchnatural history studieshabitat mappingfield surveys and population monitoringhabitat protection and enhancementconservation educationProgram funds may be used for salaries, equipment, consultant services, subawards, materials, and travel costs.For more information, see the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Tribal Wildlife Grants Home Page.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 07. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

DJ Monette dj_monette@fws.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 28, 2025
Close Date June 20, 2025
Archive Date October 23, 2026
Last Updated March 28, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "F25AS00265_ Fiscal Year 2025_Tribal Wildlife Grant Program (TWG)_NOFO", offered by Fish and Wildlife Service. It is associated with CFDA program 15.639. The Tribal Wildlife Grants Program provides technical and financial assistance to federally recognized Tribes for the development and implementation of programs that benefit fish and wildlife and thei...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 20, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $25,000 -- $200,000. Total estimated funding: $6,100,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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