Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is providing funding for the Recovery Challenge program, which aims to conserve endangered and threatened species and their ecosystems. The program provides financial assistance to states, other federal agencies, landowners, educators, non-profit organizations, researchers, and other potential partners to secure information about endangered or threatened species, aid in their recovery, and conserve their ecosystems. Eligible projects include those that directly address high-priority recovery actions for ESA-listed species, update existing recovery plans, or develop new recovery plans. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the biology of the involved listed species and its ecosystem, and must provide a cost share of at least 50% of the total project cost.
• Eligible applicants include unrestricted entities, subject to clarification in the text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
• Eligible project types include those that directly address high-priority recovery actions for ESA-listed species, update existing recovery plans, or develop new recovery plans
• The program has a total estimated funding of $9,000,000, with a maximum award amount of $1,700,000 and a minimum award amount of $1,000
• The program aims to support biodiversity efforts and address the Presidential priority articulated in Executive Order 14008: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad