The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through its Southeast Region, is offering the Southeast Region Flex Funds, a discretionary federal grant aimed at supporting the conservation and recovery of endangered, threatened, candidate, and species of conservation interest. Eligible applicants include educators, researchers, non-federal agencies, private businesses, and individuals who demonstrate a solid understanding of the biology and conservation needs of these species in the southeastern U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This funding opportunity is crucial for advancing efforts in natural resource conservation, with an estimated total program funding of $300,000 and an expected 25 awards ranging from $1 to $300,000. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and interested parties can reach out to Richard Gooch at richard_gooch@fws.gov or by phone at 404-679-7124 for further information.