Eligible: Tribes

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$25,000 - $200,000

Tribal Wildlife Grant Program

From US Department of Interior (DOI)

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.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      Tribal Wildlife Grant Program

    • Source

      US Department of Interior (DOI)

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $6,100,000

    • Award Range

      $25,000 - $200,000

    • Cost Share

      No

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Tribes

    • Sector

      Forestry & Land Management, Water & Natural Resources

    • Activity

      Financial Assistance, Research & Development, Technical Assistance

    • Eligibility

      Participation is limited to federally recognized Tribal governments listed in the current Federal Register Notice of Indian Entities Recognized and Eligible to Receive Services from the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs.

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Tribal Wildlife Grant Program Application

    • Requirements

      Activities may include, but are not limited to: planning for wildlife and habitat conservation, fish and wildlife conservation and management actions, fish and wildlife related laboratory and field research, natural history studies, habitat mapping, field surveys and population monitoring, habitat protection and enhancement conservation education. Program 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.

    • Disbursement Method

      Unspecified

  • Important Dates

    • Application Close Date

      Jun 20, 2025

    • Application Close Time

      8:59 PM PST

  • Resources & Contacts

    • Contact

      DJ Monette
      dj_monette@fws.gov

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