F26AS00069 Coastal Program FY26

Fish and Wildlife Service

Published: May 19, 2026

Updated: Jun 14, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the environment and climate sector. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 1 – USD 500,000. Proposals must be submitted before September 30, 2026.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the environment and climate sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Coastal Program provides technical and financial assistance to partners to support projects that protect and restore fish and wildlife habitats on public and private lands in priority coastal ecosystems. This support is provided through cooperative agreements with conservation partners and landowners, including state and Tribal agencies. Coastal Program staff work with partners, stakeholders, and other Service programs in important areas for conservation. They implement regional strategic plans that identify priority species and habitats for conservation in these focus areas.Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance from the Coastal Program are required to contact a local Program office BEFORE developing or submitting an application. You can find this information in the current strategic plan at this link or by contacting your local Coastal Program office at https://www.fws.gov/program/coastal/contact-us.Projects are developed collaboratively by partners and Service field staff. All Coastal Program projects must align with the missions of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Coastal Program. They are also based on sound biological principles and the best available science.

Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service

CFDA: 15.630

Eligible Applicants: The Coastal Program reserves the right to reject projects that do not align with the regional strategic implementation plans or program priorities. We do not support projects that generate compensatory mitigation credits under a Federal or state regulatory program or accept mitigation or in-lieu funds as non-Federal cost share for a project. The Coastal Program does not fund land acquisition, although it can support title searches and real estate appraisals. We require that all interested applicants contact their local Coastal Program office before submitting an application.

Applicant Types: Special district governments; Independent school districts; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; City or township governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; State governments; County governments; Individuals; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Cost Sharing: No

Contact: Fish and Wildlife Service

Email: chris_eng@fws.gov

Data provenance

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About Fish and Wildlife Service

Fish and Wildlife Service has issued 19 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 15 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Water & Sanitation, and Agriculture & Food Security. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: June 12, 2026.

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What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $1 - $500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 30, 2026. You have 92 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Fish and Wildlife Service in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Environment & Climate sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.