Opportunity Information: Apply for F24AS00196
F24AS00196 is a FY 2024 discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (CFDA 15.615) under the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund, specifically the Traditional Conservation Grants Program for Region 2. The main purpose of this program is to help states build, improve, and carry out their own conservation programs aimed at conserving and recovering threatened and endangered species that fall under the Service's jurisdiction. In practice, the funding is meant to support on-the-ground and programmatic work that contributes to Endangered Species Act (ESA) recovery goals, strengthens conservation outcomes for sensitive wildlife, and, where possible, prevents species from needing to be listed in the first place.
Grant funds can be used for projects that deliver direct benefits to federally listed species, as well as to candidate species, at-risk species, and species that have been recently delisted. The program is flexible in the types of activities it will support, as long as the work is clearly tied to measurable conservation benefit. Typical project types include management actions (such as habitat restoration or threat reduction), research that fills key knowledge gaps needed for recovery decisions, monitoring to track population status or habitat conditions, and outreach efforts that improve compliance, stewardship, or partner engagement. Applicants are expected to spell out, in a clear and specific way, how the proposed tasks will contribute to species recovery or reduce the likelihood that a species will need ESA listing. Proposals that are most competitive are those that make a strong, direct connection between the work plan and concrete benefits to the target species or its habitat.
Eligibility is limited to state government agencies. To apply, a state agency must have an active cooperative agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under Section 6(c) of the ESA, or it must enter into or reconfirm that agreement within 30 days of the application deadline. Importantly, even if an application is otherwise strong, the Service cannot obligate federal funds for a project unless it has a complete, signed cooperative agreement in place, consistent with the applicable federal regulations (including 50 CFR 81.3, 50 CFR 81.5, and 43 CFR 12.50(b)(3)). While only states can be direct recipients of awards, the program explicitly allows states to partner with other entities. Local governments, counties, nonprofits, conservation organizations, and other groups can participate through collaboration with an eligible state agency, typically as subgrantees or project partners, when the work is mutually beneficial and aligns with the state's cooperative agreement.
Key administrative details include an original application closing date of May 24, 2024, a grant instrument type of "Grant," and an environment-focused funding activity category. The listed award ceiling is $1,384,372. The opportunity was created on November 30, 2023. Overall, this funding opportunity is designed to strengthen state-led conservation efforts by paying for targeted actions that can be directly tied to recovery progress for listed species and proactive conservation outcomes for species that are headed toward higher risk.Apply for F24AS00196
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "F24AS00196 FY 2024 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund Traditional Conservation Grants Program Region 2" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.615.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-11-30.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-05-24. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,384,372.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the grant opportunity F24AS00196?
F24AS00196 is a FY 2024 discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. FWS). It is part of the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund and specifically falls under the Traditional Conservation Grants Program for Region 2.
What program and CFDA number is this funding associated with?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.615 under the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The purpose is to help states build, improve, and carry out their own conservation programs focused on conserving and recovering threatened and endangered species under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's jurisdiction. The funding is intended to support work that contributes to Endangered Species Act (ESA) recovery goals, strengthens conservation outcomes for sensitive wildlife, and where possible helps prevent species from needing ESA listing.
What kinds of species can benefit from projects funded by this program?
Grant funds can support projects that deliver direct benefits to federally listed species. They can also support work benefiting candidate species, at-risk species, and species that have been recently delisted.
What types of activities are typically supported?
The program is flexible as long as activities are clearly tied to measurable conservation benefit. Typical project types include:
- Management actions (for example, habitat restoration or threat reduction)
- Research that fills key knowledge gaps needed for recovery decisions
- Monitoring to track population status or habitat conditions
- Outreach efforts that improve compliance, stewardship, or partner engagement
What does it mean that the program supports "on-the-ground and programmatic" work?
"On-the-ground" work refers to tangible conservation actions like habitat restoration or reducing threats to species. "Programmatic" work refers to supporting activities such as research, monitoring, and outreach that strengthen conservation programs and inform recovery efforts.
How should applicants explain the conservation benefit of their proposed project?
Applicants are expected to describe clearly and specifically how proposed tasks will contribute to species recovery or reduce the likelihood that a species will need ESA listing. Competitive proposals make a strong, direct connection between the work plan and concrete benefits to the target species or its habitat.
What makes a proposal most competitive under this opportunity?
The most competitive proposals are those that make a strong, direct connection between the proposed tasks and measurable, concrete benefits for the target species or its habitat, aligned with ESA recovery goals or proactive conservation outcomes.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state government agencies.
What cooperative agreement is required for eligibility?
To apply, a state agency must have an active cooperative agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under Section 6(c) of the Endangered Species Act, or it must enter into or reconfirm that agreement within 30 days of the application deadline.
Can an agency submit an application if its cooperative agreement is not yet finalized?
The information provided indicates a state must have an active Section 6(c) cooperative agreement, or enter into or reconfirm one within 30 days of the application deadline. However, the Service cannot obligate federal funds unless there is a complete, signed cooperative agreement in place consistent with applicable federal regulations.
What happens if a state submits a strong application but does not have a complete, signed cooperative agreement?
Even if an application is otherwise strong, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cannot obligate federal funds for a project unless it has a complete, signed cooperative agreement in place, consistent with applicable federal regulations.
Which regulations are referenced for the cooperative agreement requirement?
The requirement is referenced as being consistent with applicable federal regulations, including 50 CFR 81.3, 50 CFR 81.5, and 43 CFR 12.50(b)(3).
Are non-state entities allowed to participate in projects funded by this grant?
Yes. While only states can be direct recipients of awards, the program allows states to partner with other entities. Local governments, counties, nonprofits, conservation organizations, and other groups can participate through collaboration with an eligible state agency, typically as subgrantees or project partners.
Can a nonprofit apply directly for this grant?
No. The information provided states that eligibility is limited to state government agencies. Nonprofits may participate only through partnership with an eligible state agency (for example, as a subgrantee or project partner).
Can local governments or counties apply directly?
No. Only state government agencies can be direct recipients. Local governments and counties can participate through collaboration with an eligible state agency.
What is the grant instrument type for this opportunity?
The grant instrument type is listed as "Grant."
What is the funding activity category?
The opportunity is listed under an environment-focused funding activity category.
What is the application deadline?
The original application closing date is May 24, 2024.
What is the award ceiling?
The listed award ceiling is $1,384,372.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on November 30, 2023.
What region does this Traditional Conservation Grants Program opportunity cover?
This opportunity is specifically for Region 2 under the Traditional Conservation Grants Program.
Is the program limited only to federally listed species?
No. The program can fund projects that directly benefit federally listed species, and it can also support work for candidate species, at-risk species, and species recently delisted, as long as the work is tied to measurable conservation benefit.
Does the program support proactive conservation to prevent ESA listing?
Yes. The program is described as supporting conservation outcomes that, where possible, prevent species from needing to be listed in the first place.
What is the overall goal of this funding opportunity for states?
Overall, it is designed to strengthen state-led conservation efforts by funding targeted actions that can be directly tied to recovery progress for listed species and proactive conservation outcomes for species moving toward higher risk.
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