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F24AS00055 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition

ID: F24AS00055 • Type: Posted
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Description

Established by Congress in fiscal year (FY) 1997, the HCP Land Acquisition Grant program was designed to reduce conflicts between the conservation of listed species and competing land uses on specific parcels of land associated with approved and permitted HCPs. Under this program, the Service provides matching grants to States in support of land acquisition projects that will conserve species habitat in perpetuity through fee simple acquisition or the acquisition of permanent conservation easements. The Service considers the use of Federal acquisition dollars by States for habitat protection associated with HCPs to be an important and effective mechanism to promote species recovery, prevent extinction, and preclude the need to list species under the ESA in the future. All land acquired through these grants complements, but does not replace, the mitigation, minimization, and/or monitoring commitments of the HCP. Thus, this work is additive to the conservation commitments entered into when HCPs are permitted and serves as a meaningful way to leverage non-Federal investment in species recovery and connect conservation lands across the landscape.
Background
The HCP Land Acquisition Grant program was established by Congress in fiscal year (FY) 1997 to reduce conflicts between the conservation of listed species and competing land uses on specific parcels of land associated with approved and permitted HCPs. The program provides matching grants to States in support of land acquisition projects that will conserve species habitat in perpetuity through fee simple acquisition or the acquisition of permanent conservation easements.

Grant Details
The grant supports the acquisition of land associated with both single-species and multiple-species HCPs. The funding available will be used to support the acquisition of land associated with single-species HCPs. Projects must be consistent with the conservation objectives outlined in a species’ most recently approved recovery planning document, and those anticipated to significantly contribute to species recovery, preclude listing of a candidate species, or address threats to an at-risk species will be prioritized.

The period of performance for a grant awarded through this opportunity is three years, beginning on the effective date established at the time of grant approval or the date of award obligation, whichever is earlier.

Eligibility Requirements
Only State agencies that have entered into a Cooperative Agreement pursuant to Section 6(c) of the ESA and have provided the information necessary for the annual renewal (reconfirmation) of their Cooperative Agreement are eligible to apply for funding. The minimum non-Federal cost share is 25 percent of the total project cost, unless the proposal involves collaboration of two or more States, in which case it decreases to 10 percent. The source(s) of the non-Federal cost share may come from more than one source and can be in cash or in-kind contributions.

Period of Performance
The maximum period of performance for a grant awarded through this opportunity is three years, beginning on the effective date established at the time of grant approval or the date of award obligation, whichever is earlier. Awarded grant funds must be expended in a timely manner or returned to the Service for reallocation through the next competitive award cycle.

Grant Value
$26 million is expected to be awarded through this opportunity, contingent upon final fiscal year 2024 appropriations. There is no minimum or maximum award amount and applications compete at the national level. The Service expects to award up to six grants through this opportunity should the average grant amount remain consistent with previous fiscal years.

Place of Performance
Projects must involve voluntary conservation efforts within the United States.
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Overview

Agency
Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) [DOI]
Category of Funding
Environment
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
15.615 - Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
True
Source
Grants.gov
On 9/26/23 Fish and Wildlife Service posted grant opportunity F24AS00055 for F24AS00055 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition with funding of $26.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 15.615 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund.

Timing

Posted Date
Sept. 26, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Jan. 5, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM., ET, on the listed application due date.This program requires the submission of applications online through GrantSolutions.gov as applicants will receive an acknowledgment of application receipt.  GrantSolutions automatically generates an electronic date and time stamp in the system upon application receipt. Applicants are encouraged to verify the completeness of their application package before submission using the checklist provided below.APPLICATION CHECKLISTSF-424, Application for Federal AssistanceProject Abstract Summary FormProject NarrativeMapsSF-424C, Budget InformationSF-429 and SF-429-B, Request to Acquire, Improve, or Furnish Real PropertyBudget NarrativeIndirect Cost Statement and related documentationConflict of Interest Disclosure (when applicable)Single Audit Reporting StatementCertification Regarding Lobbying & SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities(when applicable)Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement 
Last Updated
Nov. 8, 2023, 12:46 p.m. EST
Version
3
Archive Date
June 3, 2024

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
State governments
Additional Info
Only State agencies that have entered into a Cooperative Agreement pursuant to Section 6(c) of the ESA and have provided the information necessary for the annual renewal (reconfirmation) of their Cooperative Agreement are eligible to apply for funding. Applicants that have not fulfilled both criteria will not be considered. While funding may only be awarded to States, groups such as counties or conservation organizations may work with a State agency that has a cooperative agreement on conservation efforts that are mutually beneficial, as a subgrantee.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$26,000,000
Floor
$10,000
Estimated Program Funding
$26,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
Fish and Wildlife Service
Contact Email
kelly_niland@fws.gov   Profile
Contact Phone
22041-3803

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