Species Recovery Grants to States (Section 6 Program)

The Species Recovery Grants to States Program provides funding to support the development and implementation of conservation programs for listed marine and anadromous species. The program is authorized under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and is administered by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The program provides funding for a variety of activities, including management, scientific research, and public education and outreach. Eligible applicants are state agencies that have entered into an agreement with NMFS pursuant to section 6(c) of the ESA. * The program supports the recovery of listed species through development and implementation of conservation programs. * The program provides funding for management, scientific research, and public education and outreach activities. * Eligible applicants are state agencies that have entered into an agreement with NMFS pursuant to section 6(c) of the ESA. * Proposals must include a minimum non-Federal cost share of 25 percent of the total project budget if the proposal involves a single state. * The program is expected to be available annually, but the document does not guarantee the availability of funds.