The Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund offers these Recovery Land Acquisition Grants to foster collaboration between State and Federal entities for listed species conservation. This grant is for the purpose of acquiring specific parcels of land, either through fee simple ownership or conservation easements, directly supporting Service-approved recovery plans and outlines. Established in FY 2001, the program highlights the importance of these plans as foundational tools for guiding the recovery process of every listed species. By leveraging shared funds, it aims to secure vital habitats, ensuring the long-term survival and recovery of endangered species across the nation.
Opportunity ID: 350319
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F24AS00054 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F24AS00054 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.615 — Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 13, 2023 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 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 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 05, 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 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 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 03, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,162,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $14,162,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kelly Niland
Kelly_Niland@fws.gov Email:Kelly_Niland@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| To fix some issues with the Revised Full Announcement folder in Grants.gov | Nov 09, 2023 | |
| NOFO updated – closing date updated | Sep 25, 2023 | |
| Sep 25, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F24AS00054 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F24AS00054 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.615 — Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 13, 2023 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 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 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 05, 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 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 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 03, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,162,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $14,162,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kelly Niland
Kelly_Niland@fws.gov Email:Kelly_Niland@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F24AS00054 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F24AS00054 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.615 — Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 01, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 05, 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 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 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 03, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,162,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $14,162,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kelly Niland
Kelly_Niland@fws.gov Email:Kelly_Niland@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F24AS00054 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F24AS00054 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.615 — Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 13, 2023 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 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 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 03, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,162,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $14,162,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kelly Niland
Kelly_Niland@fws.gov Email:Kelly_Niland@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 350319 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FY24 RLA FOA_F24AS00054_Final.pdf
Folder 350319 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> 11.9.2023 Revised Foa_Content_of_F24AS00054.pdf
Folder 350319 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> FY24 CESCF RLA FAQs.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kelly Niland Kelly_Niland@fws.gov Email: Kelly_Niland@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.615 | F24AS00054 | F24AS00054 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition Grants | PKG00283244 | Sep 25, 2023 | Jan 05, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350319 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350319 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
350319 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
350319 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
350319 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
350319 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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