The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is offering the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund grants. This fund, established under Section 6 of the Endangered Species Act, provides financial assistance to states and territories. This grant is for the purpose of supporting endangered and threatened species recovery and conservation efforts across the nation. The program aims to encourage cooperative conservation actions, habitat protection, and vital research crucial for species survival. This funding opportunity encompasses four distinct grant programs designed to address various aspects of species conservation, fostering partnerships and implementing effective strategies to prevent extinctions and promote biodiversity.
Opportunity ID: 58787
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CESCF-11 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| 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: | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 18, 2011 The due date for our Traditional Conservation Grant program is set by our Regional Offices. Contact the appropriate Regional Office using http://www.fws.gov/endangered/regions/index.html. For the Recovery Land Acquisition, HCP Land Acquisition, and Habitat Conservation Planning Assistance grants, proposals are due to the appropriate Regional Office by January 18, 2011. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 18, 2011 The due date for our Traditional Conservation Grant program is set by our Regional Offices. Contact the appropriate Regional Office using http://www.fws.gov/endangered/regions/index.html. For the Recovery Land Acquisition, HCP Land Acquisition, and Habitat Conservation Planning Assistance grants, proposals are due to the appropriate Regional Office by January 18, 2011. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Participation in the program is limited to State or Territorial agencies that have a current cooperative agreement with the Secretary of the Interior. That is, only State or Territorial agencies that have a current cooperative agreement with the Secretary of the Interior may apply directly for CESCF grant funding. However, individuals or groups (for example land conservancies, community organizations, or conservation organizations) may work with a State or Territorial 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: | Please visit our web site at http://www.fws.gov/endangered/grants/index.html for a complete program description for each of the four unique grant opportunities offered through the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (Section 6 of the Endangered Species Act). The OMB Control Number for this funding oppotunity is 1018-0109. |
| Link to Additional Information: | For additional information on these grant programs please click here |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kelly Niland
Grants Administrator Phone 703-358-2171 Email:Kelly_Niland@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 58787 Full Announcement-1 -> fy2011_cescf_rfp.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kelly Niland Grants Administrator Phone 703-358-2171 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 | CESCF-11 | Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund | PKG00022566 | Nov 16, 2010 | Jan 18, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
58787 SF424-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
58787 SF424A-1.0.pdf
58787 SF424C-1.0.pdf
58787 SF424B-1.1.pdf
58787 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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