F25AS00034 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition Grants
ID: 356573Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS)

Award Range

$10K - $14M

Eligible Applicants

State Governments

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356573
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering Recovery Land Acquisition Grants through the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund, aimed at supporting the conservation of federally listed threatened or endangered species. Eligible applicants include state governments that have established a Cooperative Agreement under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and have met specific renewal criteria; collaborations with counties or conservation organizations as subgrantees are also permitted. This funding initiative, with a total estimated program funding of $14,162,000, requires a minimum non-Federal cost-sharing contribution of 25% for single-state projects and 10% for multi-state projects, emphasizing the importance of habitat protection in recovery plans. Interested parties should submit their applications electronically by January 8, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Kelly Niland at Kelly_Niland@fws.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kelly_Niland@fws.gov
    Files
    Title
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    The FY 2025 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund offers Recovery Land Acquisition Grants aimed at protecting federally listed threatened or endangered species. Eligible species must demonstrate habitat loss as a threat and include habitat protection as a recovery priority in their approved recovery plans. Applicants can find these plans on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) website. The application process requires detailed documentation of recovery actions approved in recovery plans or outlines. Funding applications must comply with various criteria including non-Federal cost-sharing requirements, with a minimum of 25% for single-state projects and 10% for multi-state collaborations. Non-Federal contributions can include cash or in-kind services, such as bargain sales of property below market value. The document emphasizes strict evaluation criteria ranging from species benefits and ecosystem functionality to threat timelines and readiness of land acquisition. Successful applicants will need to report on the acquired properties through the Tracking and Reporting Actions for the Conservation of Species (TRACS). This initiative underscores the U.S. government's commitment to conserving endangered species through structured grant processes and collaborative efforts at federal and state levels.
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