Program Name	State Wildlife Grants, USFWS
Program Information
Sponsor(s) (fed, state, etc.):	U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Program Description / Purpose:	The State Wildlife Grants Program provides federal grant funds for developing and implementing programs that benefit wildlife and their habitats, including species not hunted or fished. Priority is placed on projects that benefit species of greatest conservation concern.
Legislative Authority:	Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2004 and other previous legislation CFDA# 15.634 - State Wildlife Grants
Program Active:	Yes
Program Website:	http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/GrantPrograms/SWG/SWG.htm
Eligibility Information
Eligible State(s):	Nationwide
Other Eligibility Requirements:	Only lead state and territorial fish and wildlife service agencies and eligible tribes may apply directly for funding. Funds are distributed according to a formula based on land area and population. To establish eligibility for these funds, the states and territories must submit a Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan by 10/01/05. The information listed here reflects the funding received by the states. However, third parties may work directly with their individual states to see if funds or partnering opportunities are available.
Award Information
Assistance Type:	Grants
Match Required:	Yes
Application Information
Application Available Online?	No
Contact Information
Primary Contact:	Frederick Casliff Division Chief U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Mail Stop MBSP-4020 Arlington, VA  22203 Phone: 503-231-6257 Fax: Email: fred_caslick@fws.gov
Topic Areas
Floodplains Wildlife & Natural Communities Forests & Forestry Science & Research Invasive Species Monitoring Wetlands
Land Acquisition & Easements Habitat Restoration Watershed Management Water Conservation Education & Outreach Conservation Planning & Growth Management Fisheries
Last Updated:	6/18/2012