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F25AS00034 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition Grants

Fish and Wildlife Service · F25AS00034

Closed

Award Range

$10K – $14.2M

Total Program Funding

$14.2M

Deadline

January 8, 2025

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

F25AS00034 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition Grants. Fish and Wildlife Service. First awarded in fiscal year (FY) 2001, Recovery Land Acquisition grants promote State and Federal cooperation in listed species conservation by leveraging funds to acquire specific parcels of land, through fee simple or conservation easement, in support of Service-approved recovery plans and... $10,000-$14,162,000 per award; $14,162,000 total program funding.

Who Should Apply

State governments

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Only State agencies that have entered into a Cooperative Agreement pursuant to Section 6(c) of the ESA and have provided the information necessary ...
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2025-01-08

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

First awarded in fiscal year (FY) 2001, Recovery Land Acquisition grants promote State and Federal cooperation in listed species conservation by leveraging funds to acquire specific parcels of land, through fee simple or conservation easement, in support of Service-approved recovery plans and outlines. The ESA conveys the importance of recovery plans as a central organizing tool for guiding the recovery process by requiring their development for every listed species.

Attachments

PDF

FY 2025 CESCF RLA FAQs FINAL 1.pdf

FY_2025_CESCF_RLA_FAQs_FINAL_1.pdf

PDF

9.27.2024 Foa_Content_of_F25AS00034.pdf

9.27.2024_Foa_Content_of_F25AS00034.pdf

Who Can Apply

Only State agencies that have entered into a Cooperative Agreement pursuant to Section 6(c) of the ESA and have provided the information necessary for the annual renewal (reconfirmation) of their Cooperative Agreement are eligible to apply for funding. Applicants that have not fulfilled both criteria will not be considered. While funding may only be awarded to States, individuals or groups such as counties or conservation organizations may work with a State agency that has a cooperative agreement on conservation efforts that are mutually beneficial, as a subgrantee.

Eligible Applicant Types

State Governments

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $10K
Maximum Award: $14.2M
Total Program Funding: $14.2M
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: September 27, 2024

Application Deadline: January 8, 2025 (0 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.This program requires the submission of applications online through GrantSolutions.gov as applicants will receive an acknowledgment of application receipt. GrantSolutions automatically generates an electronic date and time stamp in the system upon application receipt. Applicants are encouraged to verify the completeness of their application package before submission using the checklist provided below. APPLICATION CHECKLIST SF-424, Application for Federal AssistanceProject Abstract Summary Form Project NarrativeMapsWilling seller letters (when applicable)SF-424C, Budget InformationSF-429 and SF-429-B, Request to Acquire, Improve, or Furnish Real PropertyBudget NarrativeIndirect Cost Statement and related documentationConflict of Interest Disclosure (when applicable)Single Audit Reporting StatementCertification Regarding Lobbying & SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (when applicable)Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement

Agency Contact

Kelly Niland Kelly_Niland@fws.gov

Kelly_Niland@fws.gov

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