Description
The Traditional Conservation Grant Program aims to support the development and implementation of State and Territorial programs to conserve and recover threatened and endangered species under FWS jurisdiction. The program provides financial assistance in the form of grants to support projects that have direct benefits for federally listed species, candidate and eligible unlisted species, and recently delisted species. Eligible activities include habitat enhancement, species surveys, research, and public education. The program prioritizes projects that address high-priority recovery actions, have a direct impact on species recovery, and demonstrate a clear benefit to the species or its habitat.
Key points to consider:
• Eligible applicants are State agencies that have entered into a cooperative agreement with FWS.
• The minimum non-Federal cost share is 25 percent of the total project cost.
• Applications must include a clear and specific project narrative, budget, and timeline.
• Reviewers will evaluate applications based on species listing status, project design, technical merit, and budget realism.
• The program expects to award an estimated $756,753 through this Funding Opportunity.