F26AS00040_Fiscal Year 2026_Tribal Wildlife Grants (TWG)_NOFO

The Tribal Wildlife Grants (TWG) Program provides technical and financial assistance to federally recognized Tribes for the development and implementation of programs that benefit fish and wildlife and their habitats. The grants are an adaptable resource supporting tribal conservation priorities. Eligible projects include those that initiate, develop, or implement activities or programs benefiting wildlife or their habitats, including plants. Projects may involve conservation planning, conservation management actions, field and laboratory research, habitat mapping, and public education. The program aims to increase and enhance fish, wildlife, and plant conservation on lands of interest to a Tribe, supporting Tribal sovereignty and self-governance. Key aspects of the program include: • Conservation planning and management • Field and laboratory research • Habitat mapping and characterization • Public education and outreach • Partnerships with other Tribes, organizations, and agencies • Capacity building and self-sufficiency in fish and wildlife resource management The program has a total estimated funding of $6,200,000, with an expected number of awards ranging from 30 to 40. The award ceiling is $200,000, and the award floor is $25,000.