The Fiscal Year 2025 Tribal Wildlife Grant (TWG) Program, under the funding opportunity number F25AS00265, is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This program provides financial and technical support to federally recognized Tribes to develop and implement programs that benefit fish, wildlife, and their habitats. Grants are aimed at supporting a wide variety of conservation activities, particularly those related to species of cultural or traditional importance to Tribes. Projects may include conservation planning, habitat restoration, field surveys, wildlife management, environmental education, and laboratory or field research.

The TWG Program is designed to enhance fish and wildlife conservation on Tribal lands and other areas of interest. It allows Tribes to focus on local conservation priorities, including proactive measures for species not currently listed as threatened or endangered. The program promotes cooperation between Tribes, the Service, and other conservation partners and supports broader efforts to sustain hunting, fishing, and ceremonial activities that are vital to Tribal communities. It also contributes to Tribal economic development, member well-being, and self-governance.

Funding for the TWG Program originates from the Department of the Interior through Congressional appropriations. In FY 2025, the program anticipates awarding approximately $6.1 million to 30 to 40 projects out of an estimated 50 to 80 applications. The grant amounts range from $25,000 to $200,000, and no cost sharing is required. A single Tribe may submit multiple applications, but the combined federal request across all submissions may not exceed $200,000.

Only federally recognized Tribal governments listed in the current Federal Register Notice are eligible to apply. Tribal organizations may participate as subrecipients or contractors. Applications must include a cover page, project abstract, project and budget narratives, necessary federal forms (such as SF-424 and SF-424A/C), a signed Tribal resolution or letter of support, and compliance statements. Applications can be submitted via Grants.gov, GrantSolutions, email, or postal mail and must be submitted or postmarked by June 20, 2025.

Key application questions include descriptions of project needs, SMART objectives, anticipated outcomes, methodology, monitoring plans, environmental compliance, and partnerships. Proposals will be evaluated based on six criteria: resource benefit, performance measures, work plan, budget justification, capacity building, and outreach/partnerships, with a total of 100 points possible.

Important dates include a submission deadline of June 20, 2025, and an anticipated project start date of October 17, 2025. Projects may run up to three years, with award notices expected by late 2025. Post-award requirements include periodic financial and performance reports, compliance with national policy and regulatory requirements, and final reports within 120 days after project completion.