Highlands Conservation Act - Pilot - Under-Resourced Communities Funding Round
ID: 356266Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS)

Award Range

$25K - $831K

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/356266
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a grant opportunity under the Highlands Conservation Act aimed at supporting land conservation projects in under-resourced communities within the Highlands Region, which includes Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. This pilot funding round allows eligible state governments to apply for grants covering up to 50% of the total project costs for acquiring land or interests in land from willing sellers, specifically targeting areas identified as under-resourced. The total estimated funding available for this program is $3,323,450, with individual awards ranging from $25,000 to $830,862. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically by December 31, 2024, and can contact Jay Rasku at jason_rasku@fws.gov for further information.

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    jason_rasku@fws.gov
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