The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the availability of grants under the 2024 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund Traditional Conservation Grants Program for Region 4, identified as opportunity number F24AS00199. This grants program, with an estimated total funding of $3,371,354, represents a crucial effort in supporting state governments in conserving and recovering threatened and endangered species. The program prioritizes projects that directly benefit federally listed species, candidate species, and recently delisted species, underlining the Service’s commitment to ecological preservation and species recovery.
The essence of this funding opportunity is to facilitate state programs in implementing effective conservation strategies. Eligible state agencies, which must have a cooperative agreement with the Service pursuant to section 6(c) of the Endangered Species Act, are invited to submit applications for projects that encompass management, research, monitoring, and outreach activities. The focus is on clear, specific proposals that demonstrate a tangible benefit to species recovery or contribute to preventing the need to list species under the Endangered Species Act. With a substantial award ceiling and a wide scope of potential projects, the grants are poised to have a significant impact on conservation efforts within Region 4. State governments are encouraged to prepare comprehensive applications ahead of the May 03, 2024 deadline, with a view to advancing regional conservation goals and protecting vital ecosystems and species.
Opportunity ID: 351249
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F24AS00199 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F24AS00199 FY 2024 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund Traditional Conservation Grants Program Region 4 |
| 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: | May 03, 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 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 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: | May 03, 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 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 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: | Aug 01, 2027 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 3,371,354 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,371,354 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only State 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: Victoria Davis
victoria_davis@fws.gov |
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