State Wildlife Grant (SWG) Program - Northeast Region

The State Wildlife Grant (SWG) Program provides Federal grant funds to States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealths, and Territories for the development and implementation of programs for the benefit of wildlife and their habitats. Eligible activities include conservation planning and implementation activities, such as species monitoring, habitat evaluations, and conducting and evaluating the effectiveness of conservation actions. The program aims to support the conservation of species of greatest conservation need and to prioritize funding for conservation of species listed or considered for listing under the Endangered Species Act. Some key points to consider: • Eligible applicants are State, Commonwealth, or Territorial agencies with lead management responsibility for fish and wildlife resources. • The Federal share of planning grants shall not exceed 75 percent of the total project cost, and the Federal share of implementation grants shall not exceed 65 percent of the total project cost. • Applicants must have a current Wildlife Action Plan approved by the Director of the Service or a revised Plan that has been submitted to a Regional Review Team. • The program encourages applicants to prioritize funding for conservation of species listed or considered for listing under the Endangered Species Act.