Formula Grant F26AF00443
- Federal Grant Award Summary The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) awarded the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) $378,947 through the State Wildlife Grants (SWG) Program (CFDA 15.634) on July 1, 2025, for a five-year project concluding June 30, 2030. The PFBC, in partnership with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, will employ an aquatic invertebrate zoologist to conduct conservation work within the PFBC's Non-Game Section. This position will focus on state and federally...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) received a $359,194 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the State Wildlife Grants Program (CFDA 15.634) effective May 12, 2025, with completion scheduled for December 31, 2030. This five-year project supports biologist tasks within the PFBC's Natural Diversity Section to protect, conserve, and enhance species of greatest conservation need (SGCN), with particular focus on state and federally...
- This $3,276,626 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service under the State Wildlife Grants (CFDA 15.634) program supports wildlife conservation and research initiatives in Pennsylvania. The funding will be used by the Pennsylvania Game Commission to: Implement the state's 2015-2025 Wildlife Action Plan, including initiating the plan's 2025 revision, and directing conservation actions for the state's highest priority species and habitats. This...
- This $460,047 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5 supports the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's (PFBC) work on the State Wildlife Grants program. Specifically, the PFBC will lead the comprehensive review and revision of Pennsylvania's 2015-2025 Wildlife Action Plan by June 2026 as required by Congress every 10 years. This includes identifying Species of Greatest Conservation Need and data deficient species that will benefit...
- The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission received a $256,307.69 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service under the State Wildlife Grants program (CFDA 15.634) for the period of April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2028. The funding supports regional coordination and implementation of conservation actions for species of greatest conservation need across multiple Northeast states. Specifically, the Commission is undertaking standardized survey protocol...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) received a $656,478 formula grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) for the period January 1–December 31, 2026. The award supports the continuation and expansion of the PFBC's Aquatic Resource Education Program and outreach activities designed to enhance public awareness and stewardship of Pennsylvania's fishery resources. Funded...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission received a $7.66 million Sport Fish Restoration (CFDA 15.605) formula grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service for the period January 1 through December 31, 2026. This award supports comprehensive fisheries management and monitoring activities designed to restore, conserve, and enhance sport fish populations throughout Pennsylvania's waterways. Key deliverables include aquatic resource...
- The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will receive $571,840 under a Formula Grant award from the Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5 to support conservation of amphibian and reptile species and their habitats in Pennsylvania through June 2027. Funded activities under the State Wildlife Grants program (CFDA 15.634) include supporting a herpetologist to review environmental permits, update species databases, conduct field surveys, develop species recovery...
- The Pennsylvania State Wildlife Grant Program received a $537,751.84 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5 under the State Wildlife Grants federal grant program (CFDA 15.634). The funding supports planning and coordination assistance from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026. The State Wildlife Grants program aims to help state fish and wildlife agencies design and implement strategic, proactive conservation programs. This particular...
- The Pennsylvania Game Commission received a $2,272,275 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service under the State Wildlife Grants (SWG) Program (CFDA 15.634) for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The grant supports the implementation of Pennsylvania's Wildlife Action Plan by funding conservation actions and recovery programs for species of greatest conservation need (SGCN), specifically targeting the 400 species of birds and mammals not...
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI), through the State Wildlife Grants Program (CFDA 15.634), awarded $384,109 to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) for a five-year project (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031) focused on nongame species conservation. Under the direction of the PFBC's Nongame Section Chief, the project delivers comprehensive technical support and data management services for state and federally listed endangered, threatened, and candidate species, as well as high-priority rare and data-deficient freshwater mussel species identified in Pennsylvania's Wildlife Action Plan. Key deliverables include environmental review support and technical guidance, database updates, targeted species surveys and research to fill data gaps, technical assistance to agency staff and conservation partners, and development of outreach materials. Work is primarily conducted within Pennsylvania but includes coordination with neighboring states and federal agencies on species with shared jurisdiction. The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy serves as a sub-awardee, providing specialized expertise and capacity to support environmental impact reviews, conduct freshwater mussel species data collection and analysis, and deliver management guidance related to endangered, threatened, and special concern species conservation. These conservation services benefit all Pennsylvanians with interest in fish and wildlife quality, particularly regarding species of greatest conservation need (SGCN) and the overall wellbeing of the Commonwealth's natural resources.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $249.7k | 2/5/26 |
GrantNumber | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated | Updated At |
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4100101616T29P5S | Western Pennsylvania Conservancy | Formula Grant F26AF00443 | $249.7k | 5/11/26 |