Opportunity Information: Apply for DOI FWS WSFR SWGCOMP11
Apply for DOI FWS WSFR SWGCOMP11
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "State Wildlife Grants Competitive Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.634 State Wildlife Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 16, 2010 and posted on Sep 16, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 15, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The State Wildlife Grants (SWG) Competitive Grant Program is a nationally competed grant opportunity run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support on-the-ground conservation work for wildlife and habitats, especially for species that are not traditionally managed through hunting or fishing programs. It builds on the larger State Wildlife Grants program that has existed since 2001, which funds state-led wildlife conservation efforts. A core requirement of the broader SWG framework is that every state, commonwealth, territory, and the District of Columbia created a State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), also referred to as a Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan. These plans were completed and approved by the Service by October 2005 and are meant to serve as the guiding blueprint for identifying conservation priorities. Each SWAP lists the state’s Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN), describes the habitats those species rely on, and lays out threats, issues, and practical conservation actions to address them.
Unlike the formula-based “mandatory†SWG funding that is distributed to state fish and wildlife agencies based on population and geographic area, the Competitive Grant Program was created by Congress in 2008 (Public Law 110-161) specifically to promote cooperative partnerships and multistate conservation efforts. The competitive program is intended to help implement SWAP priorities by encouraging projects that cross borders, coordinate multiple partners, and deliver results that can be measured. Proposals must either address eligible conservation issues already documented in an approved SWAP or tackle emerging issues that may not be fully incorporated into older plans yet, as long as the application clearly documents the problem and shows how the proposed work will improve the status of SGCN or the habitats they depend on. An example of an “emerging issue†the program explicitly recognizes is the effect of climate change on species and habitats.
Funding decisions are made through a national competition, with awards going to the highest-scoring applications under the criteria described in the announcement and subject to the discretion of the Service Director. The program emphasizes outcomes, not just activities, and it places a particular premium on multistate projects that can demonstrate clear performance measures and tangible conservation benefits. In practical terms, strong proposals are expected to show how partners will work together, what will be delivered, how success will be tracked, and why the work matters for priority species and habitats identified through the SWAP process.
For the specific funding cycle described in the notice (Funding Opportunity Number DOI-FWS-WSFR-SWGCOMP11), the opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant in the environment activity area (CFDA 15.634, State Wildlife Grants). The Fish and Wildlife Service expected to make about 6 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $5,000,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $300,000 (floor) to $1,000,000 (ceiling). Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind support as part of the overall project financing. Eligibility is limited to state governments (state fish and wildlife agencies are the typical applicants), reflecting the program’s role in implementing state wildlife action priorities through coordinated, partnership-driven conservation projects. The posting date for this opportunity was September 16, 2010, and applications were due December 15, 2010, with the archive date listed as January 14, 2011. For assistance with accessing the full announcement, the notice lists a program contact at the Fish and Wildlife Service: Christy Vigfusson, Biologist (Grants), phone 703-358-1748.
State Wildlife Grants (SWG) Competitive Grant Program (DOI-FWS-WSFR-SWGCOMP11) FAQs
What is the State Wildlife Grants (SWG) Competitive Grant Program?
The SWG Competitive Grant Program is a nationally competed grant opportunity run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support on-the-ground conservation work for wildlife and habitats, with a strong emphasis on species that are not traditionally managed through hunting or fishing programs.
How does the SWG Competitive Grant Program relate to the broader State Wildlife Grants program?
The Competitive Grant Program builds on the broader State Wildlife Grants program that has been in place since 2001. While the broader program funds state-led wildlife conservation efforts, the competitive program was created to promote cooperative partnerships and multistate conservation efforts that implement State Wildlife Action Plan priorities.
What is a State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), and why does it matter for this grant?
A State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), also called a Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan, is the guiding blueprint each state, commonwealth, territory, and the District of Columbia developed to identify conservation priorities. These plans were completed and approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by October 2005. The competitive grant program is intended to help implement priorities identified in approved SWAPs.
What information is typically contained in a SWAP?
Each SWAP identifies the state’s Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN), describes the habitats those species rely on, and outlines threats, issues, and practical conservation actions to address those needs.
How is the competitive program different from the formula-based (mandatory) SWG funding?
Formula-based SWG funding is distributed to state fish and wildlife agencies based on factors such as population and geographic area. By contrast, the SWG Competitive Grant Program awards funding through a national competition and is designed to promote cooperative partnerships and multistate conservation efforts.
When and why was the SWG Competitive Grant Program created?
The competitive program was created by Congress in 2008 (Public Law 110-161) to specifically promote cooperative partnerships and multistate conservation efforts and to help implement SWAP priorities through coordinated projects.
What kinds of projects are encouraged under this competitive program?
The program encourages projects that cross borders, coordinate multiple partners, and deliver measurable conservation results. It places particular emphasis on multistate projects with clear performance measures and tangible conservation benefits.
Do proposals have to be tied to an approved SWAP?
Proposals must either address eligible conservation issues documented in an approved SWAP or address emerging issues that may not be fully incorporated into older plans yet. In either case, the application must document the problem and show how the proposed work will improve the status of SGCN or the habitats they depend on.
What is considered an "emerging issue" for this program?
An emerging issue is a conservation problem that may not be fully incorporated into older SWAPs. The program explicitly recognizes the effects of climate change on species and habitats as an example of an emerging issue.
How are funding decisions made?
Funding decisions are made through a national competition. Awards go to the highest-scoring applications under the criteria described in the announcement, and they are also subject to the discretion of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director.
Does the program focus more on activities or outcomes?
The program emphasizes outcomes rather than just activities. Strong applications are expected to explain what will be delivered, why it matters for priority species and habitats, how partners will work together, and how success will be tracked using clear performance measures.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this specific notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed in the notice is DOI-FWS-WSFR-SWGCOMP11.
What type of grant is this opportunity categorized as?
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant in the environment activity area.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The notice lists CFDA 15.634 (State Wildlife Grants).
How many awards were expected for this funding cycle?
For this funding cycle, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expected to make about 6 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount for this cycle was $5,000,000.
What were the expected minimum and maximum award sizes?
Individual awards were expected to range from $300,000 (floor) to $1,000,000 (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind support as part of the overall project financing.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. State fish and wildlife agencies are the typical applicants, reflecting the program’s role in implementing state wildlife action priorities through coordinated, partnership-driven conservation projects.
When was this opportunity posted, and when were applications due?
The posting date was September 16, 2010, and applications were due December 15, 2010.
What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date listed in the notice is January 14, 2011.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The notice lists a program contact at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Christy Vigfusson, Biologist (Grants), phone 703-358-1748.
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