No. F26AS00069 · Fish and Wildlife Service
F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26
- Award range
- $1 – $500,000
- Expected awards
- ~150
- Application deadline
- Sep 30, 2026 28 days left
- Posted
- May 19, 2026
- Last verified
- 3 days ago
At a glance
AI summaryThe Coastal Program funds voluntary projects that protect, restore, and enhance fish and wildlife habitat in coastal watersheds, including wetlands, dunes, estuaries, and riparian areas. Eligible applicants include states, local governments, tribal governments and organizations, nonprofits, higher education institutions, individuals, and businesses. The program expects about 150 awards, with funding up to $500,000 per award and no cost share required. Applicants must contact local Coastal Program staff before applying, and projects must fit regional priorities; the program does not fund land acquisition, compensatory mitigation projects, or projects outside coastal focus areas in the United States and its territories.
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What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Coastal Program provides technical and financial assistance to partners to support projects that protect and restore fish and wildlife habitats on public and private lands in priority coastal ecosystems. This support is provided through cooperative agreements with conservation partners and landowners, including state and Tribal agencies. Coastal Program staff work with partners, stakeholders, and other Service programs in important areas for conservation. They implement regional strategic plans that identify priority species and habitats for conservation in these focus areas.Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the Coastal Program are required to contact a local Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application. You can find this information in the current strategic plan at this link or by contacting your local Coastal Program office at https://www.fws.gov/program/coastal/contact-us.Projects are developed collaboratively by partners and Service field staff. All Coastal Program projects must align with the missions of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Coastal Program. They are also based on sound biological principles and the best available science.
Who can apply
- City or township governments
- County governments
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Independent school districts
- Individuals
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Small businesses
- Special district governments
- State governments
- Unrestricted
Program history
USASpending.govAssistance listing 15.630 · Coastal
Real awards this federal program has made — the whole assistance listing (15.630), not just this notice.
| Fiscal year | Awards | Median award | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 (so far) | 7 | $35,000 | $32,491 – $44,000 |
| FY 2025 | 46 | $139,125 | $49,999 – $200,000 |
| FY 2024 | 60 | $70,817 | $32,542 – $106,250 |
| FY 2023 | 53 | $70,000 | $37,985 – $156,000 |
| FY 2022 | 55 | $75,000 | $36,457 – $150,000 |
| FY 2021 | 74 | $50,397 | $31,944 – $119,130 |
For comparison, this notice advertises $1 – $500,000.
- GREENTRUST ALLIANCE INC $16,161,798 · FY 2025
- STATE OF DELAWARE, DNREC $6,300,000 · FY 2025
- DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. $2,120,000 · FY 2025
- WESTERN MARYLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA, INC. $1,240,125 · FY 2023
- PROTECTORES DE CUENCAS INC. $537,744 · FY 2021
Source: USASpending.gov · refreshed Aug 26, 2026