This grant, offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, aims to acquire lands under Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs) to protect endangered species. Established in 1997, the Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grant program provides matching funds to States. Its purpose is to reduce conflicts between listed species conservation and land development by acquiring critical habitats in perpetuity, either through fee simple acquisition or permanent conservation easements. This initiative promotes species recovery, prevents extinction, and lessens the future need for species listings under the ESA. Crucially, these acquisitions are additive to existing HCP commitments, leveraging non-federal investments and facilitating the connection of conservation lands across landscapes for long-term ecological benefits.
Opportunity ID: 338179
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F22AS00146 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) Land Acquisition Grants Program |
| 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: | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2022 This program requires the submission of applications online through GrantSolutions.gov as applicants will receive an acknowledgement 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 Assistance |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 ET, on the listed due date. This program requires the submission of applications online through GrantSolutions.gov as applicants will receive an acknowledgement 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 Assistance |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,638,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $19,638,000 |
| 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, 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: | Established by Congress in fiscal year (FY) 1997, the HCP Land Acquisition Grant program was designed to reduce conflicts between the conservation of listed species and competing land uses on specific parcels of land associated with approved and permitted HCPs. Under this program, the Service provides matching grants to States in support of land acquisition projects that will conserve species habitat in perpetuity through fee simple acquisition or the acquisition of permanent conservation easements. The Service considers the use of Federal acquisition dollars by States for habitat protection associated with HCPs to be an important and effective mechanism to promote species recovery, prevent extinction, and preclude the need to list species under the ESA in the future. All land acquired through these grants complements, but does not replace, the mitigation, minimization, and/or monitoring commitments of the HCP. Thus, this work is additive to the conservation commitments entered into when HCPs are permitted and serves as a meaningful way to leverage non-Federal investment in species recovery and connect conservation lands across the landscape. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Submission dateline clarification. | Apr 12, 2022 | |
| Added attachment | Feb 18, 2022 | |
| Feb 18, 2022 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F22AS00146 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) Land Acquisition Grants Program |
| 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: | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2022 This program requires the submission of applications online through GrantSolutions.gov as applicants will receive an acknowledgement 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 Assistance |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 ET, on the listed due date. This program requires the submission of applications online through GrantSolutions.gov as applicants will receive an acknowledgement 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 Assistance |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,638,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $19,638,000 |
| 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, 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: | Established by Congress in fiscal year (FY) 1997, the HCP Land Acquisition Grant program was designed to reduce conflicts between the conservation of listed species and competing land uses on specific parcels of land associated with approved and permitted HCPs. Under this program, the Service provides matching grants to States in support of land acquisition projects that will conserve species habitat in perpetuity through fee simple acquisition or the acquisition of permanent conservation easements. The Service considers the use of Federal acquisition dollars by States for habitat protection associated with HCPs to be an important and effective mechanism to promote species recovery, prevent extinction, and preclude the need to list species under the ESA in the future. All land acquired through these grants complements, but does not replace, the mitigation, minimization, and/or monitoring commitments of the HCP. Thus, this work is additive to the conservation commitments entered into when HCPs are permitted and serves as a meaningful way to leverage non-Federal investment in species recovery and connect conservation lands across the landscape. |
| 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: | F22AS00146 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) Land Acquisition Grants Program |
| 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: | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2022 This program requires the submission of applications online through GrantSolutions.gov as applicants will receive an acknowledgement 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 Assistance |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,638,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $19,638,000 |
| 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, 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: | Established by Congress in fiscal year (FY) 1997, the HCP Land Acquisition Grant program was designed to reduce conflicts between the conservation of listed species and competing land uses on specific parcels of land associated with approved and permitted HCPs. Under this program, the Service provides matching grants to States in support of land acquisition projects that will conserve species habitat in perpetuity through fee simple acquisition or the acquisition of permanent conservation easements. The Service considers the use of Federal acquisition dollars by States for habitat protection associated with HCPs to be an important and effective mechanism to promote species recovery, prevent extinction, and preclude the need to list species under the ESA in the future. All land acquired through these grants complements, but does not replace, the mitigation, minimization, and/or monitoring commitments of the HCP. Thus, this work is additive to the conservation commitments entered into when HCPs are permitted and serves as a meaningful way to leverage non-Federal investment in species recovery and connect conservation lands across the landscape. |
| 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: | F22AS00146 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) Land Acquisition Grants Program |
| 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: | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2022 This program requires the submission of applications online through GrantSolutions.gov as applicants will receive an acknowledgement 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 Assistance |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,638,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $19,638,000 |
| 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, 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: | Established by Congress in fiscal year (FY) 1997, the HCP Land Acquisition Grant program was designed to reduce conflicts between the conservation of listed species and competing land uses on specific parcels of land associated with approved and permitted HCPs. Under this program, the Service provides matching grants to States in support of land acquisition projects that will conserve species habitat in perpetuity through fee simple acquisition or the acquisition of permanent conservation easements. The Service considers the use of Federal acquisition dollars by States for habitat protection associated with HCPs to be an important and effective mechanism to promote species recovery, prevent extinction, and preclude the need to list species under the ESA in the future. All land acquired through these grants complements, but does not replace, the mitigation, minimization, and/or monitoring commitments of the HCP. Thus, this work is additive to the conservation commitments entered into when HCPs are permitted and serves as a meaningful way to leverage non-Federal investment in species recovery and connect conservation lands across the landscape. |
| 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 338179 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> April 12 2022 Foa_Content_of_F22AS00146.pdf
Folder 338179 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> FY22 Final At Risk Spp List.pdf
Folder 338179 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> FY 22 HCPLA FAQs.pdf
Folder 338179 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> HCPLA Regional Contacts.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 | F22AS00146 | Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) Land Acquisition Grants Program | PKG00272150 | Feb 18, 2022 | Apr 26, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
338179 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
338179 SF424D-1.1.pdf
338179 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
338179 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
338179 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
338179 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
338179 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
338179 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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