Opportunity Information: Apply for F25AS00288
The FY 2025 Traditional Conservation Grants Program (F25AS00288) under the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund supports state and territorial agencies in conserving and recovering species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for Region 4, this grant provides financial assistance for projects that directly benefit federally listed species, eligible unlisted or candidate species, and species delisted due to recovery within the last five years.
Eligible applicants are state agencies with a valid cooperative agreement under section 6(c) of the ESA, or those who finalize such an agreement within 30 days of the application deadline. Projects must focus on species included in the state's cooperative agreement and may involve management, research, monitoring, and educational outreach. All work must align with approved or draft recovery plans and contribute meaningfully to species recovery or prevent listing.
While only state agencies may apply, non-state partners (e.g., counties, NGOs) can participate as project subgrantees. Proposed projects must be voluntary, occur within the U.S., and not be used to meet federal regulatory compliance obligations (e.g., mitigation under ESA sections 7 or 10).
Funds cannot be used for land acquisition or to cover FWS staff costs. Pre-award costs may be reimbursed if approved in writing and detailed in the application. Projects must be clearly described, include measurable outcomes, and support either new or continued species conservation work. Continuation projects should describe past achievements and justify ongoing funding. Permits and an Environmental Assessment may be required for certain activities like species transport or long-term captivity.
In summary, this grant opportunity supports collaborative, science-based efforts by states to recover threatened and endangered wildlife, with a focus on voluntary, ESA-aligned conservation activities directly benefiting at-risk species and their habitats.Apply for F25AS00288
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "F25AS00288 FY 2025 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund Traditional Conservation Grants Program Region 4" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.615.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-07-21.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-10-20. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,366,779.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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