The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
The grant program offers technical and financial assistance primarily to restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat on public and private lands. It emphasizes partnership and collaboration with coastal communities, conservation partners, and landowners. The program focuses on identifying geographic areas with the highest conservation priorities and developing habitat conservation goals within these areas. Projects must align with the missions of the Department of the Interior, the Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Coastal Program, and be grounded in biological principles and the best available science. The program employs an adaptive management approach to habitat protection and restoration to mitigate climate change effects and enhance coastal resilience through natural and nature-based solutions.