Project Grant F25AP00511

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $359,633 Project Grant to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission on January 1, 2025 under the State Wildlife Grants (SWG) Program (CFDA 15.634). The grant will fund sampling and genetic analysis to build a robust understanding of crayfish diversity in the coastal plain of participating states. The project has an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2028. As the state's primary wildlife management agency, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission frequently partners with universities and non-profit organizations to conduct research and implement conservation projects supported by SWG and other federal grant programs, demonstrating its expertise in delivering specialized environmental services to support federal environmental management efforts.