Central Valley Project Conservation and Habitat Restoration Program Grants for Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026
ID: 355372Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Reclamation (DOI-BOR)

Award Range

$25K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Reclamation is offering grants through the Central Valley Project Conservation and Habitat Restoration Program for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, aimed at protecting and restoring habitats for special-status species affected by the Central Valley Project (CVP). The program seeks applications from non-federal parties to implement actions that enhance the recovery of federally and state-listed species, with a focus on habitat restoration and population stabilization. With an estimated total program funding of $4.8 million, individual awards will range from $25,000 to $1 million, and applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by December 10, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. PST. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Pete Arp at parp@usbr.gov.

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    Title
    Posted
    The document outlines the recovery plans for various endangered species in California's San Joaquin Valley and Bay Area, emphasizing the significant negative impact of the Central Valley Project (CVP) on their habitats. Each species listed, such as the Blunt-nosed Leopard Lizard and California Condor, is categorized with its scientific name, recovery status, priorities, and recommended actions. The plans focus on habitat protection, managing suitable land use, conducting population assessments, and ensuring conservation through habitat restoration and studies on competition and demographics. High-priority areas for conservation efforts include natural lands in Madera and Fresno counties, among others. The document underscores the necessity for continued monitoring and the implementation of management plans to encourage species recovery, balancing ecological preservation with agricultural and urban development pressures in the region. Overall, the content serves as a guideline for resource allocation and strategies to address the ongoing challenges faced by these vulnerable species.
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