The purpose of this program is to provide support to acquire specific parcels of land, through fee simple or conservation easement, in support of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)-approved recovery plans and outlines.
only state and Territorial agencies that have entered into a cooperative agreement pursuant to section 6(c) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and have provided the information necessary for the annual renewal (reconfirmation) of their cooperative agreement. While funding may only be awarded to states, 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
Access the official grant page to find application forms and submission instructions.
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