Multistate Conservation Grant Program

The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (Association) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) work cooperatively together to manage the Multistate Conservation Grant Program (MSCGP).  The USFWS ultimately awards and manages grants, however, the Association administers the grant application process, providing oversight, coordination, and guidance for the MSCGP as established by the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-408).  The MSCGP provides $6 million annually for sport fish and wildlife projects that benefit the state fish and wildlife agencies.  State agencies and non-governmental organizations are eligible for grants.  Projects must benefit sport fish, wild birds, and/or wild mammals; and must benefit at least 26 states, a majority of states in a USFWS region, or Regional Associations. Grants are awarded on a calendar-year basis for one, two or three years. 


Important 2009 MSCGP Cycle Notices

The deadline has passed for submissions for the 2009 MSCGP Cycle. Grant projects will be selected by the National Grants Committee in September at the Association’s Annual Meeting. The 2010 MSCGP Cycle will begin in November with the solicitation of National Conservation Needs for the next cycle.

Please contact Christina Zarrella, MSCGP Coordinator at czarrella@fishwildlife.org if you have any questions about the program.

About the Multistate Conservation Grant Program

2009 Cycle Timeline

MSCGP Eligibility Checklist

Overview of the Multistate Conservation Grant Program