Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is providing funding for the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition Grants program. This program aims to support the recovery of listed species by acquiring land that provides habitat for these species. The program is open to State agencies that have entered into a Cooperative Agreement with the Service. The funding will be used to acquire land through fee simple or conservation easement, and the acquired land will be managed in perpetuity to conserve the listed species.
* The program goals are to implement high-priority recovery actions for ESA-listed species by funding the acquisition of land in support of Service-approved recovery plans and outlines.
* The program is authorized under the Endangered Species Act.
* The program requires applicants to submit an application package that includes a project narrative, maps, and other supporting documents.
* The program has a total estimated funding of $14,162,000, and the award amount will range from $10,000 to $14,162,000.
* The application deadline is January 5, 2024, and the expected award date is May 30, 2024.