This Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund grant is for promoting State and Federal collaboration in listed species conservation. It provides funding, first awarded in FY 2001, to acquire specific land parcels—either through fee simple purchase or conservation easement—crucial for supporting Service-approved recovery plans and outlines. These recovery plans are central organizing tools, vital for guiding the recovery process for every listed species, emphasizing their importance as mandated by the Endangered Species Act. The grant leverages funds to strategically acquire land, directly contributing to the long-term protection and restoration of endangered species habitats, thereby ensuring their survival and recovery.
Opportunity ID: 356573
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F25AS00034 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F25AS00034 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 27, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 08, 2025 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 CHECKLIST SF-424, Application for Federal AssistanceProject Abstract Summary Form Project 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 08, 2025 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 CHECKLIST SF-424, Application for Federal AssistanceProject Abstract Summary Form Project 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: | – |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 356573 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> 9.27.2024 Foa_Content_of_F25AS00034.pdf
Folder 356573 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> FY 2025 CESCF RLA FAQs FINAL 1.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 | F25AS00034 | F25AS00034 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition Grants | PKG00288006 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jan 08, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
356573 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
356573 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
356573 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
356573 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
356573 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
356573 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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