F25AS00228 Candidate Species Conservation Fund
Department of the Interior
Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has an initiative focused on conserving at-risk species before they need federal protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This initiative encourages voluntary conservation efforts by partnering with various groups, such as federal and state agencies, tribes, private landowners, non-governmental organizations, and industries. The goal is to improve conditions and habitats for these species, which could stabilize or increase their populations …
Listing a plant or animal as federally protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is proven to be successful in preventing extinction. However, this level of protection is America"s last line of defense. Before a species may warrant listing and protections under the ESA, many voluntary con…
Source
Grant ID
F25AS00228
Agency
Department of the Interior
Subcategory/Subagency
Fish and Wildlife Service
Key Dates
Solicitation Posted
January 21, 2025
Application Response Due
September 30, 2025
Solicitation Closed
October 1, 2025
Eligibility
The following categories of applicants are invited to apply:
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- County governments
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Special district governments
- State governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- City or township governments
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- Small businesses
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Awards & Funding
Total Funding
$500,000
Funding Amount
Discretionary
Links
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