Description
The State Wildlife Grant (SWG) Program provides States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealths, and Territories with Federal grant funds for the development and implementation of programs for the benefit of wildlife and their habitats. Eligible activities include conservation planning and implementation activities that benefit species of greatest conservation need. The program aligns with the mission, vision, and guiding principle of the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program and supports three of the Secretary of the Department of the Interior's priorities.
• Eligible applicants include State, Commonwealth, or Territorial agencies with lead management responsibility for fish and wildlife resources.
• Eligible activities include conservation planning and implementation activities that benefit species of greatest conservation need.
• Ineligible activities include wildlife education and law enforcement activities, unless minor or incidental and critical to project success.
• Funds may be used for environmental reviews, habitat evaluations, and similar functions necessary to protect wildlife habitat.
• The program encourages prioritizing funding for conservation of species listed or considered for listing under the Endangered Species Act.