Opportunity Information: Apply for F24AS00203
F24AS00203 is a FY 2024 discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (CFDA 15.615) under the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund, specifically the Traditional Conservation Grants Program for Region 8. Its main purpose is to strengthen and support state-led programs that conserve and help recover species that are threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), along with work that can keep at-risk species from needing to be listed in the first place. The program is designed to fund practical conservation efforts that connect clearly to measurable benefits for species and their habitats.
Grant funds can be used for projects that directly benefit federally listed species, as well as candidate species, other at-risk species, and species that have been recently delisted but still need monitoring and support to maintain recovery. Eligible projects can include on-the-ground management actions, scientific research, population or habitat monitoring, and outreach or education efforts, or any combination of those approaches. A strong application is expected to spell out, in specific terms, how the work will contribute to recovery objectives for listed species or how it will reduce threats enough to prevent future listing. Proposals are evaluated on how clearly they demonstrate a direct conservation benefit to the target species or its habitat, rather than broader or indirect environmental outcomes.
Eligibility is limited to state government agencies. To apply, a state agency must have an active cooperative agreement with the Service under ESA section 6(c), or it must enter into or reconfirm that agreement within 30 days of the application deadline. In addition, before any federal funds can actually be awarded and obligated, the Service requires a complete, signed cooperative agreement consistent with the applicable regulations (including 50 CFR 81.3, 50 CFR 81.5, and 43 CFR 12.50(b)(3)). Although only states can receive awards directly, other entities such as counties, nonprofits, or conservation organizations can still participate by partnering with an eligible state agency and carrying out parts of the project as subgrantees when the work supports shared conservation goals.
The opportunity uses a grant funding instrument and falls under the environment funding activity category. The posted closing date for applications was May 24, 2024, and the opportunity listed an award ceiling of $2,671,024. The notice was created on November 30, 2023, and the administering agency is the Fish and Wildlife Service.Apply for F24AS00203
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "F24AS00203 FY 2024 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund Traditional Conservation Grants Program Region 8" 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 2023-11-30.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-05-24. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,671,024.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is funding opportunity F24AS00203?
F24AS00203 is a FY 2024 discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund. It is specifically the Traditional Conservation Grants Program for Region 8 and is associated with CFDA 15.615.
Which agency is administering this grant opportunity?
The administering agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Fish and Wildlife Service).
What is the purpose of this grant program?
The main purpose is to strengthen and support state-led programs that conserve and help recover species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and to support work that reduces threats to at-risk species so they do not need to be listed in the future.
What kinds of conservation outcomes does the program prioritize?
The program prioritizes practical conservation efforts that clearly connect to measurable benefits for species and their habitats. Applications are expected to describe, in specific terms, how proposed work contributes to recovery objectives for listed species or reduces threats enough to prevent future listing.
What species are eligible to benefit from projects funded under this opportunity?
Grant funds may be used for projects that directly benefit federally listed species, as well as candidate species, other at-risk species, and species that have been recently delisted but still require monitoring and support to maintain recovery.
What types of projects can be funded?
Eligible projects can include on-the-ground management actions, scientific research, population or habitat monitoring, and outreach or education efforts, or any combination of these approaches, as long as they provide a direct conservation benefit to the target species or its habitat.
Are outreach and education activities allowed under this grant?
Yes. Outreach or education efforts are listed as eligible project activities, including as part of a combination of approaches, provided they connect to a direct conservation benefit to the target species or its habitat.
Does the program fund research and monitoring?
Yes. Scientific research and population or habitat monitoring are specifically identified as eligible project types.
What does the program mean by "direct conservation benefit"?
Based on the opportunity description, proposals are evaluated on how clearly they demonstrate a direct conservation benefit to the target species or its habitat, rather than broader or indirect environmental outcomes. Strong proposals tie activities to recovery objectives or to threat reduction that helps prevent listing.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to state government agencies.
What cooperative agreement requirements apply to eligible state agencies?
To apply, a state agency must have an active cooperative agreement with the Service under ESA section 6(c), or it must enter into or reconfirm that agreement within 30 days of the application deadline.
When must the cooperative agreement be complete and signed?
Before any federal funds can be awarded and obligated, the Service requires a complete, signed cooperative agreement consistent with applicable regulations, including 50 CFR 81.3, 50 CFR 81.5, and 43 CFR 12.50(b)(3).
Can counties, nonprofits, or conservation organizations apply directly?
No. Only state government agencies can receive awards directly under this opportunity. However, other entities (such as counties, nonprofits, or conservation organizations) may participate by partnering with an eligible state agency and carrying out parts of the project as subgrantees when the work supports shared conservation goals.
Can a project include subgrants or partners?
Yes. While only states can receive the award, other organizations can be involved as partners and may carry out portions of the project as subgrantees under the eligible state agency.
What funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses a grant funding instrument.
What is the funding activity category for this program?
The program falls under the environment funding activity category.
What is the application closing date listed for this opportunity?
The posted closing date for applications was May 24, 2024.
What is the award ceiling for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity listed an award ceiling of $2,671,024.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on November 30, 2023.
What region does this Traditional Conservation Grants Program opportunity cover?
This opportunity is identified as the Traditional Conservation Grants Program for Region 8.
How are proposals evaluated, based on the information provided?
Proposals are evaluated on how clearly they demonstrate a direct conservation benefit to the target species or its habitat. Strong applications are expected to clearly explain how the work contributes to recovery objectives for listed species or reduces threats to help prevent future listing.
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