F24AS00445 Highlands Conservation Act - Competitive Grant Round
ID: 356269Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS)

Award Range

$25K - $4M

Eligible Applicants

State Governments

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356269
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering the Highlands Conservation Act - Competitive Grant Round to support land conservation projects in the Highlands Region, which includes Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Eligible applicants, specifically the Lead State Agencies designated by the Governors of these states, may request funding for up to 50% of the total project costs aimed at acquiring land or interests in land from willing sellers to protect high conservation value resources. This grant program is crucial for the permanent protection of natural resources in the Highlands Region, with a total estimated funding of $4,316,457 available for distribution. Interested parties should submit their applications electronically by December 31, 2024, and can contact Jay Rasku at jason_rasku@fws.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    jason_rasku@fws.gov
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