Fiscal Year 2021 Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program

The Fiscal Year 2021 Competitive State Wildlife Grant (C-SWG) Program provides Federal grant funds to help State fish and wildlife agencies and their partners implement programs for the benefit of fish and wildlife and their habitats. Eligible activities include conservation planning and implementation, with priority given to projects that address species of greatest conservation need (SGCN) and their habitats. The program encourages partnerships among State fish and wildlife agencies and other entities to design and implement large-scale conservation initiatives. Key aspects of the program include: • Eligible applicants: State fish and wildlife agencies and the four Regional Associations of Fish and Wildlife Agencies • Maximum awards: up to $1,000,000 for C-SWG Program grants and up to $400,000 for Plan Enhancement Subprogram grants • Cost sharing requirement: 25% of total project costs • Project duration: variable, but reporting requirements suggest project periods may be up to 12 months or more • Application deadline: May 21, 2021 • Anticipated award date: December 31, 2021