Description
The Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program provides Federal grant funds to help State fish and wildlife agencies, the four eligible AFWA regional associations of fish and wildlife agencies, and their partners implement programs for the benefit of fish and wildlife and their habitats. Eligible activities include conservation planning and implementation, with priority given to Plan-identified species of greatest conservation need (SGCN) and their habitats. The program aims to support the development of climate adaptation information and identification of adaptation strategies for wildlife and their habitats, as well as the implementation of large-scale climate change vulnerability assessments. Key aspects of the program include:
* Eligible applicants: State fish and wildlife agencies, AFWA regional associations, and their partners
* Eligible activities: Conservation planning, implementation, and climate adaptation
* Priority: SGCN and their habitats
* Funding: Up to $1,000,000, with a minimum of $25,000
* Matching requirements: Up to 75% of total project costs
* Application submission: Through GrantSolutions or Grants.gov
* Evaluation criteria: Ranking criteria published annually in the Funding Opportunity Announcement
* Performance reports: Required, with a comparison of actual accomplishments with established goals and objectives.