The USDA Forest Service is offering the Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program to assist Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in conserving land in the Highlands Region. This competitive funding opportunity supports State agencies in acquiring land from willing sellers to permanently protect high conservation value resources. The program aims to increase public access to lands, enhance recreational opportunities like hunting and fishing, prioritize natural resource conservation, and foster partnerships with local communities. Governors of the four Highlands States can submit proposals for up to 50% of the total project cost, subject to funding availability. Applications are due by June 21, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 305515
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F18AS00147 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program – FY 2018 – Competitive Funding |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.667 — Highlands Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 22, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,840,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,840,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
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) 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 â¿¿New York New Jersey Highlands Regional Study: 2002 Updateâ¿ and the â¿¿Highlands Regional Study: Connecticut and Pennsylvania 2010 Update.â¿ Subject to availability of funds through Federal appropriation, each year, Governors of the four Highlands States may submit proposals for up to 50 percent 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. Such acquisitions help create a conservation stewardship second only to Teddy Roosevelt by creating opportunities for more public access to lands. State land acquisition increases access for recreational opportunities for the public, including hunting and fishing. Additionally, the first purpose of the program (listed above) 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. Lastly, this 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:
Fish & Wildlife Biologist Dr. Sadie Stevens 413 253-8677
Sadie_Stevens@fws.gov Email:Sadie_Stevens@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 305515 Full Announcement-HCA Grant Program FY2018 Comp -> HCA_FY18NOFO_competitiveFINAL.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Fish & Wildlife Biologist Dr. 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 | PKG00242467 | May 22, 2018 | Jun 21, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
305515 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
305515 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
305515 SF424D-1.1.pdf
305515 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
305515 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
305515 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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