F25AS00332 Highlands Conservation Act ? Competitive Funding Round

The Highlands Conservation Act Program is administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service to assist Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in protecting land and natural resources in the Highlands Region. The program supports land conservation projects where a State, County, or Municipal entity acquires land or an interest in land from a willing seller to conserve resources of high conservation value. Eligible applicants may submit requests for the Competitive Funding Round in response to this Notice of Funding Opportunity. The program has a total estimated funding of $3,850,000, with an award floor of $25,000 and an award ceiling of $3,850,000. The program requires a 1:1 cost share. Key aspects of the job include: • Land acquisition and conservation • Protection of natural resources • Support for State and local government initiatives • Alignment with Department of Interior priorities • Requirement for a 1:1 cost share • Eligibility limited to Lead State Agencies or their subawardees • Need for projects to demonstrate high conservation value and meet program objectives.