Species Recovery Grants to States (Section 6 Program)
ID: 355849Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$0 - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355849
Timeline
    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering Species Recovery Grants to States under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to support state agencies in developing and implementing conservation programs for endangered and threatened species. Eligible applicants must be state agencies that have entered into agreements with NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and are required to include at least a 25% non-federal cost share in their proposals. This funding opportunity is crucial for enhancing conservation efforts for marine and anadromous species, particularly those identified in the Species in the Spotlight initiative, with grant amounts ranging from $0 to $250,000. Proposals must be submitted through Grants.gov by October 31, 2024, and interested parties can contact Maggie Miller at NOAA for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Margaret.H.Miller@noaa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Foa_Content_of_NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2025-27597.pdf
    The document outlines a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Species Recovery Grants to States Program administered by NOAA's Fisheries Protected Resources Program Office. This competitive funding opportunity aims to support state agencies in developing and implementing conservation programs for endangered and threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Proposals must be submitted through Grants.gov by October 31, 2024, and will be evaluated based on their relevance to program goals, technical merit, qualifications of applicants, budget realism, and outreach strategies. The program encourages diversity and collaboration among states, particularly emphasizing recovery projects for highly endangered species identified in their Species in the Spotlight initiative. Eligible applicants must be state agencies that have agreements with NMFS under the ESA and must include at least a 25% non-federal cost share in their proposals. The document details application requirements, funding availability, and criteria for review and selection, stressing the importance of project management, environmental impacts, and effective data management plans. Overall, the NOFO reflects NOAA's commitment to fostering partnerships between federal and state agencies for the recovery of marine and anadromous species.
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