C-SWG - Competitive State Wildlife Grants (FY26)

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C-SWG - Competitive State Wildlife Grants (FY26)

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CSFA Number

422-20-0114

CSFA Popular Name

SWG

Title

C-SWG - Competitive State Wildlife Grants (FY26)

Description

Development and implementation of projects for the benefit of fish and wildlife and their habitats, including species that are not hunted or fished. Priority is placed on projects that benefit species of greatest conservation concern. Projects require a multi-state effort and are competitive on a federal level.

Awarding Agency Name

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name

Kanter, Lois

Agency Contact Phone

(217) 785-4994

Agency Contact Email

lois.kanter@illinois.gov

Program

Fund Activity Categories

Opportunity Manager

Lois Kanter

Additional Users

Announcement Type

Initial Announcement

Assistance Listings Number

15.634

Public Link

https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/edcbc775-0529-43ca-a260-65e62c58d838

Is Published

Yes Funding Information

Opportunity Funding

$240,000.00

Funding Sources

Federal Or Federal Pass Through

Funding Source Description

USFWS Competitive State Wildlife Grant Funding

Funding Restrictions

By invitation only Award Information

Indirect Costs Allowed

Yes Submission Information

Submission Timeline Type

Rolling

Submission Open Date

11/1/2025 12:00 PM (CDT)

Allow Multiple Applications

Yes Question Submission Information

Question Submission Email Address

Lois. Kanter@illinois.gov) Eligibility Information

Eligibility Type

Private

Eligible Applicants

Government Organizations, Education Organizations, Nonprofit Organizations

Applicant Eligibility Information

Beneficiary Eligibility Information

Credentials Documentation Eligibility Information Award Administration Information

State Award Notices

Notices of award will be sent to the Principal Investigator for the award.

Administrative and National Policy Requirements

https://www.fws.gov/program/state-wildlife-grants#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20Fish%20and%20Wildlife%20Service%20is%20distributing%20%2456%20million,all%20states%20and%20territories...

Reporting

Reporting requirements vary upon award length. Requirements will be included in the grant agreement if applicant is selected.

State Awarding Agency Contacts

Lois Kanter- lois.kanter@illinois.gov

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Topic areas: Circular Economy and Sustainability, Public Policy and Governance, Life Sciences and Health, Agriculture and Food, Energy and Environment.

Funding amount

This grant provides $10K-$240K in funding, up to $240K per award.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

C-SWG - Competitive State Wildlife Grants (FY26) is administered by DNR (422) (DNR), listed via DNR (422).