This grant helps state agencies buy land to protect habitats for endangered species. The goal is to reduce conflicts between land use and species conservation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provides matching funds to support these land acquisitions, which are meant to last forever and help with species recovery.
Who it's for: This grant is specifically for state government agencies that are involved in land acquisition projects to conserve habitats for endangered species.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state government agency
- Lack of an approved and permitted Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)
- Inability to provide matching funds
- Proposing projects that do not focus on habitat conservation
- Failure to comply with Endangered Species Act (ESA) requirements
What You May Need
- Proof of state government status
- Approved and permitted Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)
- Documentation of matching funds
- Detailed project proposal
- Environmental assessments or studies
- Budget plan
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Compliance with Endangered Species Act (ESA)
- Land acquisition plans
- Conservation easement agreements
Cautions
- Must provide matching funds
- Land acquisition must be permanent
- Does not replace existing HCP commitments
- Strict compliance with ESA is required
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are state government agencies. These agencies must be involved in land acquisition projects that are part of an approved and permitted Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). The projects should focus on conserving habitats for endangered species and must comply with the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Overview
This grant is specifically for state government agencies that are involved in land acquisition projects to conserve habitats for endangered species.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state government agency
- Lack of an approved and permitted Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP)
- Inability to provide matching funds
- Proposing projects that do not focus on habitat conservation
- Failure to comply with Endangered Species Act (ESA) requirements
Use of Funds
The funds can be used by state agencies to acquire land or conservation easements that protect habitats for endangered species. This helps in species recovery and prevents future listings under the Endangered Species Act.
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
- Last Updated
- Aug 24, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify state government eligibility
- Ensure you have an approved HCP
- Prepare matching funds documentation
- Draft a detailed project proposal
- Conduct necessary environmental assessments
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather letters of support
- Ensure compliance with ESA
- Outline land acquisition plans
- Draft conservation easement agreements