Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #F25AS00379
Grant Funding for Land Acquisition in the Highlands Region (CT, NJ, NY, PA)
Posted
May 19, 2026
Respond By
November 01, 2026
Identifier
F25AS00379
NAICS
924120
This opportunity supports land conservation projects in the Highlands Region of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania through grant funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior - Eligible Applicants: - Lead State Agencies designated by the Governors of CT, NJ, NY, and PA - Lead State Agencies may subaward funds to counties, municipalities, or other state conservation agencies - Products/Services Requested: - Land acquisition or interests in land for conservation purposes - Administrative costs associated with land acquisition - No specific part numbers or quantities; projects must conserve water, forest, agricultural, wildlife, recreational, or cultural resources - Funding Details: - Total available base funding: $9,173,450 - Each state may request up to $2,293,362 - 50% non-federal cost share required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Parcels must be within the defined Highlands Region or approved expansion areas - Detailed mapping and project narratives required in applications - Projects must start after award notification and may last up to 4 years - Place of Performance: - Highlands Region in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
Description
The Highlands Conservation Act Program (HCA) is administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service to assist Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in protecting land and natural resources in the Highlands Region. The program supports land conservation projects where a State, County, or Municipal entity acquires land or an interest in land from a willing seller to conserve resources of high conservation value. Governors of the four Highlands States may submit proposals for up to 50% of the total cost of land conservation projects. Funding is divided into Base and Competitive categories, with this opportunity for Base Funding only.