The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has recently announced the opening of applications for the Fiscal Year 2024 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund Traditional Conservation Grants Program (F24AS00196) in Region 2. With an estimated total program funding of $1,384,372, this grants notice presents a pivotal opportunity for state governments to engage in the protection and recovery of endangered species. The program underscores the commitment of the Fish and Wildlife Service to support state initiatives in conserving threatened and endangered species under their jurisdiction.
This funding opportunity, categorized under the environment sector, invites state agencies to apply for grants that will be instrumental in developing and implementing strategies for species conservation and recovery. The grants, which have an award ceiling of $1,384,372 and a floor of $1,000, are aimed at projects that directly benefit federally listed species, as well as candidate, at-risk, and recently delisted species. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals that include management, research, monitoring, and outreach activities. The emphasis is on clear and specific plans that contribute to species recovery or prevent the need to list a species under the Endangered Species Act. With the closing date for applications set for May 24, 2024, eligible state agencies are urged to prepare comprehensive applications to participate in this significant environmental conservation initiative.
Opportunity ID: 351247
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F24AS00196 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F24AS00196 FY 2024 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund Traditional Conservation Grants Program Region 2 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | |
| CFDA Number(s): | 15.615 — Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 24, 2024 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 CHECKLISTSF-424, Application for Federal AssistanceProject Abstract Summary FormProject NarrativeSF-424A , Budget InformationBudget NarrativeIndirect Cost Statement and related documentation (when applicable)Conflict of Interest Disclosure (when applicable)Single Audit Reporting Statement (when applicable)SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (when applicable)Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 24, 2024 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 CHECKLISTSF-424, Application for Federal AssistanceProject Abstract Summary FormProject NarrativeSF-424A , Budget InformationBudget NarrativeIndirect Cost Statement and related documentation (when applicable)Conflict of Interest Disclosure (when applicable)Single Audit Reporting Statement (when applicable)SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (when applicable)Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement |
| Archive Date: | Aug 01, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 1,384,372 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,384,372 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only States agencies that have entered into a cooperative agreement with the Service pursuant to section 6(c) of the ESA or enters into/reconfirms such an agreement within 30 days of the application deadline are eligible to apply under this funding opportunity. The Service requires a complete, signed cooperative agreement before it can obligate Federal funds to a project [50 CFR 81.3, 50 CFR 81.5, 43 CFR 12.50(b)(3)]. While funding can only be granted to States, individuals or groups (for example 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The principle objective of the Traditional Conservation Grant Program is to support the development and implementation of States’ programs to conserve and recover threatened and endangered species under the Service’s jurisdiction. Financial assistance, provided in the form of grants, can be used to support projects that have direct benefits for federally listed species, candidate and at-risk species, and recently delisted species. States may apply for funding to conduct conservation work on federally-listed resident species that are included in the State’s cooperative agreement. States may also apply for funding to monitor candidate, at-risk, and recently delisted species. Projects proposed for funding may involve management, research, monitoring, and outreach activities or any combination thereof. Applications should include clear and specific information about how the proposed work would contribute to species recovery or prevent the need to list a species under the Endangered Species Act. Successful applications will be those that clearly demonstrate a direct benefit to the species or its habitat. |
| Link to Additional Information: | |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Vanessa Burge
vanessa_burge@fws.gov |
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