2020 National Fish Habitat Action Plan

The Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance Program provides technical and financial assistance to other federal agencies, states, local governments, Native American tribes, non-governmental organizations, citizen groups, and landowners for the conservation and management of fish and wildlife resources. The program aims to protect, restore, and enhance fish and aquatic habitats, as outlined in the National Fish Habitat Action Plan. Eligible applicants must be associated with a Fish Habitat Partnership recognized by the National Fish Habitat Board. The program anticipates issuing 70 to 80 financial assistance awards totaling approximately $4 million, with individual awards ranging from $1,000 to $900,000. • The program will support projects that conserve and manage fish and wildlife resources • The program will support projects that minimize the establishment, spread, and impact of aquatic invasive species • The program will support projects that promote public access to recreational fishing opportunities and the sustainable use of other natural resources • The program will support projects that are carried out by Fish Habitat Partnerships recognized by the National Fish Habitat Board or their partners