F25AS00007 Multistate Conservation Grant Program Announcement

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering the Multistate Conservation Grant Program, which provides funding for wildlife restoration and sport fish restoration projects, as well as recruitment, retention and reactivation (R3) projects that address regional or national priority needs of state fish and wildlife agencies and their partners. The program has two funding categories: Traditional Multistate Conservation Grants (T-MSCG) and R3 Multistate Conservation Grants (R3-MSCG). Eligible applicants include state governments, public/state higher education institutions, and 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits. Proposals must address at least one of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies' annual Strategic Priorities. The application process has two phases, with an initial Grant Proposal due by June 7, 2024, followed by a Complete Grant Application due at a later date.

The total available funding is estimated at $11 million, with up to $6 million for T-MSCG projects and up to $5 million for R3-MSCG projects. The maximum award amount is $1 million, and the expected award amount is $250,000. Awards are anticipated to be announced in January 2025.