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Multistate Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program Solicitation

This opportunity supports multistate wildlife and sport fish restoration projects through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), in partnership with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) - Eligible Applicants: - State governments - Public and private institutions of higher education - Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status) - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Services Requested: - Research, restoration, conservation, management, habitat improvement - Hunter safety and education, aquatic education - Recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) activities for wild birds, wild mammals, and sport fish - Notable Requirements: - Projects must address one of the 2027 AFWA Strategic Priorities - Must benefit at least 26 states, a majority of states in a FWS region, or a majority of states in a regional association - No cost sharing required - Up to 45 awards expected - Program Details: - $11,000,000 in grant funding available - Managed jointly by FWS and AFWA - Supports regional or national priority needs - Place of Performance: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (federal office)

Description

The Multistate Conservation Grants (MSCG) provide funding for wildlife restoration, sport fish restoration, and recruitment, retention and reactivation (R3) projects that address regional or national priority needs of State fish and wildlife agencies and their partners beyond the capabilities of a single State. The grants support projects involving research, restoration, conservation, management, and public use of wild birds, wild mammals, sport fish, and their habitats. The program is managed cooperatively by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA). Eligible applicants include various nonprofits, state governments, and institutions of higher education. The total funding available is $11,000,000 with an expected 45 awards and a minimum award of $1,000,000. Proposals must address one of the 2027 AFWA Strategic Priorities and demonstrate benefit to multiple states or regions.

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