State Wildlife Grant Program

The State Wildlife Grant (SWG) Program provides Federal grant funds for the development and implementation of programs for the benefit of wildlife and their habitats, including species that are not hunted or fished. Eligible activities include conservation planning and implementation activities. The program aims to support the conservation of species of greatest conservation need and aligns with the mission, vision, and guiding principle of the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program. Key aspects of the program include: * Eligible applicants are State, Commonwealth, or Territorial agencies with lead management responsibility for fish and wildlife resources. * Eligible activities include conservation planning and implementation activities. * The program supports the conservation of species of greatest conservation need and species listed or considered for listing under the Endangered Species Act. * Ineligible activities include wildlife education and law enforcement activities, unless minor or incidental and critical to the project's success. * The program has a cost-sharing requirement, with the Federal share not exceeding 75% for planning grants and 65% for implementation grants. * Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov or by mail/email to the respective WSFR Regional Office. * The program has reporting requirements, including interim and final reports, and requires recipients to disclose certain information, such as violations of Federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations.