This grant helps state agencies buy land to protect habitats for endangered species. It's meant to reduce conflicts between land use and species conservation by supporting land purchases that will permanently protect these habitats. The grant requires states to match the funds provided.
Who it's for: This grant is for state government agencies that are involved in land acquisition projects aimed at conserving habitats for endangered species. These agencies must be working with approved Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs).
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state government agency
- No approved Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)
- Inability to provide matching funds
- Proposing projects not related to habitat conservation
- Projects that replace existing HCP commitments
What You May Need
- Proof of state agency status
- Approved Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including matching funds
- Land acquisition plan
- Environmental impact assessments
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Documentation of non-Federal investment
- Compliance with Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Cautions
- Requires matching funds from the state
- Only for projects with approved HCPs
- Cannot replace existing HCP commitments
- Strict compliance with ESA required
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are state government agencies. These agencies must be involved in projects that are part of an approved Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) and are focused on acquiring land or conservation easements to protect habitats for endangered species. The projects must complement existing conservation commitments and require state matching funds.
Overview
This grant is for state government agencies that are involved in land acquisition projects aimed at conserving habitats for endangered species. These agencies must be working with approved Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs).
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a state government agency
- No approved Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)
- Inability to provide matching funds
- Proposing projects not related to habitat conservation
- Projects that replace existing HCP commitments
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to purchase land or acquire permanent conservation easements to protect habitats for endangered species. This is intended to add to existing conservation efforts, not replace them.
Total Program Funding
$26,000,000
Expected Awards
10
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 30, 2026(64 days)
- Archive Date
- Nov 2, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify state government eligibility
- Ensure an approved HCP is in place
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Outline a budget with matching funds
- Develop a land acquisition plan
- Conduct environmental impact assessments
- Gather letters of support or partnership agreements
- Document non-Federal investment
- Ensure compliance with ESA