Description
The Traditional Conservation Grant Program is a competitive grant program that supports the development and implementation of States' programs to conserve and recover threatened and endangered species under the Service's jurisdiction. The program provides financial assistance to support projects that have direct benefits for federally listed species, candidate and at-risk species, and recently delisted species. Eligible activities may include introduction of species into suitable habitats, enhancement or restoration of habitat, surveys and inventories of habitats, species status surveys, propagation of animals and plants, research, public education and outreach tools, and monitoring of candidate, at-risk, and recently recovered species. The program has a total funding of $4,731,296, with an expected award amount ranging from $1,000 to $4,731,296. The program is expected to award 38 grants, with a project duration of up to 3 years. Some key points to consider:
• The program is competitive, and applications will be reviewed based on their merit and relevance to the program's goals.
• Eligible applicants are State governments that have entered into a cooperative agreement with the Service pursuant to section 6(c) of the ESA.
• The program requires a minimum non-Federal cost share of 25 percent of the total project cost.
• The program has specific reporting requirements, including financial reports, performance reports, and conflict of interest disclosures.
• The program is subject to the Buy America Provision for Infrastructure, which requires the use of American iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials in infrastructure projects.