The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released details for the Fiscal Year 2024 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund Traditional Conservation Grants Program for Region 3, marked by the funding opportunity number F24AS00197. With an award ceiling of $659,613, this grant program is an essential part of the Service’s strategy to support state governments in their efforts to conserve and recover threatened and endangered species. The program emphasizes projects that offer direct benefits to federally listed species, candidate species, and recently delisted species, highlighting a strong commitment to environmental conservation and species protection.
Eligible state agencies, which must have an existing cooperative agreement with the Service in accordance with section 6(c) of the Endangered Species Act, are encouraged to apply. The grants are designed to support a range of projects, including management, research, monitoring, and outreach activities. Each application should clearly outline how the proposed work will contribute to species recovery or aid in preventing the need to list a species under the Endangered Species Act. With a total program funding of $659,613, this opportunity represents a significant investment in preserving biodiversity and safeguarding natural habitats in Region 3. State governments are advised to prepare their applications thoroughly before the closing date of April 29, 2024, to take part in this vital conservation initiative.
Opportunity ID: 351248
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F24AS00197 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F24AS00197 FY 2024 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund Traditional Conservation Grants Program Region 3 |
| 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: | Apr 29, 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: | Apr 29, 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: | Jul 22, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 659,613 |
| Award Ceiling: | $659,613 |
| 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: Erik Olson
R3FedAid@fws.gov |
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