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Land Acquisition Grants for Endangered Species Recovery

This opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service supports endangered species conservation through land acquisition grants. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) - Program Details: - Recovery Land Acquisition Grant Program under the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (Assistance Listing 15.615) - Grants for acquiring land via fee simple purchase or conservation easement - Supports FWS-approved recovery plans for listed species - Eligibility & Requirements: - Eligible applicants: State and Territorial agencies with cooperative agreements under section 6(c) of the Endangered Species Act - Projects must address habitat loss for at least one listed species and prioritize habitat protection - Minimum non-Federal cost share: 25% (may decrease to 10% for multi-State collaborative projects) - Commitment to perpetual land management consistent with conservation needs - Voluntary conservation efforts within the United States - Administrative costs cannot be the sole purpose of applications; regulatory mitigation is excluded - Funding: - Total estimated funding: $14,162,000 - Expected award range: $10,000 to $14,162,000 - OEMs & Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors mentioned; program focuses on land acquisition and conservation services

Description

The Recovery Land Acquisition Grant Program, first awarded in FY 2001, promotes State and Federal cooperation in listed species conservation by leveraging funds to acquire specific parcels of land through fee simple or conservation easement. The program supports U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-approved recovery plans and focuses on habitat protection as a priority recovery action. Eligible applicants are State and Territorial agencies with cooperative agreements under section 6(c) of the Endangered Species Act. Projects must involve voluntary conservation efforts within the United States and include commitments for land management in perpetuity consistent with species conservation needs.

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