F25AS00034 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition Grants

The Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition Grants program provides funding to support the recovery of federally listed species. The program aims to acquire specific parcels of land through fee simple or conservation easement to protect habitats and support species recovery. Eligible applicants include State agencies that have entered into a Cooperative Agreement pursuant to Section 6(c) of the Endangered Species Act. The program requires a non-Federal cost share of at least 25% of the total project cost for single-State projects and 10% for multi-State projects. • The program supports the acquisition of land for habitat protection and species recovery. • Eligible species are those for which habitat loss is identified as a threat and habitat protection is identified as a priority recovery action in the species' most recently approved recovery planning document. • Applicants must submit a complete application package, including a project narrative, budget, and other required documents. • The program requires a non-Federal cost share, which can be provided in the form of cash or in-kind contributions. • The program aims to promote State and Federal cooperation in listed species conservation and to leverage funds to acquire specific parcels of land in support of Service-approved recovery plans and outlines.