Tribal Wildlife Grants (USFWS)

The TWG Program provides opportunities for federally recognized Tribes to engage in fish and wildlife conservation efforts on their lands, many of which are located adjacent to DOI-managed lands. Many of the TWG Program-funded project activities increase fish and wildlife populations, allowing for hunting and fishing opportunities on and off Tribal lands. Additionally, the TWG Program funds project activities that align and assist the Service with Endangered Species Act (ESA) activities supporting downlisting, delisting, and preventing new species listings under the ESA.

Eligible projects include those that initiate, develop, or implement activities or programs that benefit wildlife and their habitat, including species of Native American cultural or traditional importance and species that are not hunted or fished. Activities may include, but are not limited to:

• Planning for conservation of fish and wildlife, and their habitats
• Conservation management actions for fish and wildlife, and their habitats
• Field and laboratory research related to fish and wildlife resources
• Natural history studies
• Fish passages
• Habitat mapping or evaluation
• Field surveys and population monitoring
• Restoration of habitat
• Management of invasive species
• Public education relevant to the proposed project