The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "F24AS00074 FY24 Candidate Species Conservation" aimed at supporting conservation efforts for high-priority candidate and at-risk species in the United States. Applicants are required to demonstrate expertise in the biology and ecosystems of the species involved, with a preference for those who have field experience, and must verify their participation as a member of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) if requesting the CESU indirect rate. This funding, which ranges from $1,000 to $500,000 with a total estimated program funding of $500,000, is intended to help prevent species from being listed under the Endangered Species Act by addressing threats and improving conservation status through collaborative projects. Interested applicants should submit their proposals electronically by September 30, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Patrick McKenney at fws_es_grants@fws.gov.