Description
The Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program provides Federal grant funds to help State, Commonwealth, and Territory fish and wildlife agencies and their partners implement programs for the benefit of fish and wildlife and their habitats. The program is nationally competitive, and ranking criteria are published annually in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. Eligible activities include conservation planning and implementation, and priority is given to projects that contribute directly to the implementation of a State Wildlife Action Plan approved by the Director of the Service or other Service designee.
• The program is funded through annual appropriations of Congress.
• The maximum award is $1 million.
• The minimum award is $50,000.
• The program is open to State, Commonwealth, and Territory fish and wildlife agencies and their partners.
• The application package should not exceed 50 pages.
• The project statement should not exceed 15 pages.