The USDA Forest Service is offering the Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program to assist Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in conserving land and natural resources in the Highlands Region. State agencies in these states can submit proposals for up to 50% of total project costs to acquire land and protect resources of high conservation value. This program aims to increase public access to recreational opportunities, prioritize conservation stewardship, and restore trust with local communities by partnering with state agencies for land conservation projects. Applications must align with identified areas of high resource value in the Highlands Region studies.
Opportunity ID: 314359
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F19AS00168 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program – FY19 – Competitive Funding |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.667 — Highlands Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 02, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 02, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,840,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,840,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Highlands Conservation Act (H.R. 1964, 2004; 16 U.S.C. 3901)(HCA) is designed to assist Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania in conserving land and natural resources in the Highlands Region through Federal assistance for land conservation projects in which a State entity acquires land or an interest in land from a willing seller to permanently protect resources of high conservation value. The USDA Forest Service (USFS) has identified lands that have high conservation value through the ¿New York-New Jersey Highlands Regional Study: 2002 Update¿ and the ¿Highlands Regional Study: Connecticut and Pennsylvania 2010 Update.¿ Subject to availability of funds through Federal appropriation, each year, Governors of the four Highlands States may submit proposals for up to 50% of the total cost of land conservation projects in the Highlands Region. Proposed projects must be consistent with areas identified in the Study and Update as having high resource value. This program funds land conservation by State agencies in the Highlands Region. HCA-funded acquisitions meet Department of the Interior priorities for Federal financial assistance by helping create a conservation stewardship second only to Teddy Roosevelt, restoring trust with local communities, and utilizing our natural resources. State land acquisition increases public access to land for recreational opportunities, including hunting and fishing. The program exemplifies the priority of utilizing our natural resources, such as drinking water, by recognizing their importance and conserving their utility for current and future generations of Americans. The program restores trust with our local communities through partnering with State agencies to fund state and local projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sadie Stevens 413-253-8677
Sadie_Stevens@fws.gov Email:Sadie_Stevens@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 314359 Full Announcement-HCAFY19 – Competitive Funding -> FY 19 HCA competitive NOFO (1)final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sadie Stevens 413-253-8677 Sadie_Stevens@fws.gov Email: Sadie_Stevens@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.667 | PKG00249526 | Mar 28, 2019 | Aug 02, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
314359 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
314359 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
314359 SF424D-1.1.pdf
314359 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
314359 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
314359 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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