F27AS00009 2027 Multistate Conservation Grant Program Announcement

The 2027 Multistate Conservation Grant Program Announcement is a funding opportunity provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support projects that address regional or national priority needs of State fish and wildlife agencies and their partners. The program aims to fund projects that are beyond the scale, scope, and capabilities of a single State. Eligible projects must address one of the 2027 AFWA Strategic Priorities and demonstrate a benefit to at least 26 States, a majority of the States in a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service region, or a majority of the States belonging to a regional association of fish and wildlife agencies. Some key points to consider: • Eligible applicants include State governments, public and State controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits, and private institutions of higher education. • Eligible species include wild birds, wild mammals, and sport fish. • Eligible activities include research, surveys, restoration, conservation, management, habitat improvement, and providing for public use and benefit from these resources. • The program has an estimated total funding of $11,000,000, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000 and an award floor of $0. • The application process involves submitting a Grant Proposal, including a Project Narrative, Budget Narrative, and Budget Table, through the AFWA MSCGP Portal. • The deadline for submitting a Grant Proposal is July 14, 2026.