Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering competitive grant funding to state governments and federally recognized tribal governments to address wolf‑livestock depredation. Grants support two tracks: (1) non‑lethal prevention measures such as fencing, guard dogs, and range riders; and (2) compensation for verified livestock losses (cattle, swine, horses, mules, sheep, goats, and guard animals). Applicants must provide a 50 % non‑federal cost share, maintain detailed documentation, and submit a full application through Grants.gov or GrantSolutions.gov by 11:59 PM ET on Jan 15 2027. Up to 13 awards will be made, ranging from $10,000 to $675,000, with a total program ceiling of $1.35 million. The project period is up to two years (anticipated 08/30/2027 – 07/31/2029).
• Eligible applicants: State governments and federally recognized tribal governments.
• Funding purpose: Wolf‑livestock depredation prevention (non‑lethal methods) and compensation.
• Cost‑share requirement: Minimum 50 % non‑federal share (cash or in‑kind).
• Application deadline: Jan 15 2027, 11:59 PM ET (electronic submission).
• Expected award size: $10,000 – $675,000 (average ≈ $90,000).
• Required registrations: SAM.gov UEI, Grants.gov or GrantSolutions.gov workspace.
• Reporting: Annual financial and performance reports, plus any additional FWS‑required documentation.