Opportunity ID: 345068

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: F23AS00129
Funding Opportunity Title: F23AS00129 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: Dec 22, 2022
Last Updated Date: Dec 22, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 02, 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 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
Project Abstract Summary Form
Project Narrative
Maps
Willing seller letters (when applicable)
SF-424C, Budget Information
SF-429 and SF-429-B, Request to Acquire, Improve, or Furnish Real Property
Budget Narrative
Indirect Cost Statement and related documentation
Conflict of Interest Disclosure (when applicable)
Single Audit Reporting Statement
Certification Regarding Lobbying & SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities(when applicable)
Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement 

Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 02, 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 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
Project Abstract Summary Form
Project Narrative
Maps
Willing seller letters (when applicable)
SF-424C, Budget Information
SF-429 and SF-429-B, Request to Acquire, Improve, or Furnish Real Property
Budget Narrative
Indirect Cost Statement and related documentation
Conflict of Interest Disclosure (when applicable)
Single Audit Reporting Statement
Certification Regarding Lobbying & SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities(when applicable)
Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement 

Archive Date: Jul 31, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $11,162,000
Award Ceiling: $11,162,000
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

Folder 345068 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> 12.22.22 Foa_Content_of_F23AS00129.pdf

Folder 345068 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> FY23 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 F23AS00129 F23AS00129 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition Grants PKG00279012 Dec 22, 2022 Mar 02, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

345068 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

345068 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf

345068 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

345068 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf

345068 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

345068 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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