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Species Recovery Grants to States (Section 6 Program)

ID: NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2024-2008090 • Type: Posted

Description

States play an essential role in conserving and recovering species listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), 16 U.S.C. 1535. Listed species under NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) jurisdiction may spend all or part of their lifecycles in state waters, and success in conserving these species depends largely on working cooperatively with the States. NMFS is authorized to provide Federal assistance to eligible State agencies to support the development and implementation of conservation programs for listed marine and anadromous species that reside within that State. This assistance, provided in the form of grants or cooperative agreements through the Species Recovery Grants to States Program, can be used to support conservation activities for any endangered or threatened species, as well as monitoring of candidate species, recently delisted species, and species proposed for listing under the ESA. Proposals that address the recovery of the following endangered species are encouraged as part of the agency's Species in the Spotlight initiative: Gulf of Maine Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), Cook Inlet DPS of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas), North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis), southern resident DPS of killer whales (Orcinus orca), Hawaiian monk seals (Neomonachus schauinslandi), white abalone (Haliotis sorenseni), and Pacific leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea). Funded activities may include development and implementation of management efforts, scientific research, and public education and outreach. Any State agency that has entered into an agreement with NMFS pursuant to section 6(c) of the ESA or enters into such an agreement within 30 days of the application deadline is eligible to apply under this solicitation. Proposals focusing on Pacific salmonids will not be considered for funding under this grant program; such projects may be considered through the NMFS Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund. This document describes how to submit proposals for funding in fiscal year (FY) 2024 and how NMFS will evaluate and select proposals for funding. This document should be read in its entirety; some information has changed from the previous year.

Background
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Department of Commerce, is offering Species Recovery Grants to States (Section 6 Program) to support the development and implementation of conservation programs for listed marine and anadromous species that reside within the states. The program aims to provide Federal assistance to eligible State agencies to aid in conserving and recovering threatened and endangered species under NMFS’ jurisdiction.

Grant Details
The principal objective of the Species Recovery Grants to States Program is to support the development and implementation of States’ programs to conserve and recover threatened and endangered species under NMFS’ jurisdiction. The program priorities include management, research, monitoring, and outreach activities. Priority will be given to proposals addressing listed species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) over proposed, candidate, or recently delisted species.
Additionally, priority will be given to proposals supporting the recovery of highly endangered species such as Gulf of Maine DPS of Atlantic salmon, Cook Inlet DPS of beluga whales, North Atlantic right whales, southern Resident DPS of killer whales, Hawaiian monk seals, white abalone, and Pacific leatherback sea turtles.
The funding availability for FY 2024 is approximately $1.7 million with individual awards ranging up to about $250,000 in federal funding per year.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants are state agencies that have entered into an agreement with NMFS pursuant to section 6(c) of the ESA. The minimum non-Federal cost share required is 25 percent of the total project budget if the proposal involves a single state; however, if a proposal involves collaboration of two or more states, the minimum non-Federal cost share decreases to 10 percent of the total project budget.
State agencies may apply for funding to conduct work on federally listed species that are already included in their ESA section 6 agreement or added within 60 days following the grant application deadline.

Period of Performance
The project period will extend up to a maximum of three years with project start dates no earlier than July 1, 2024. Projects may be funded in one-year increments depending on available funds and terms of the award.

Grant Value
Approximately $1.7 million may be available under the FY 2024 Species Recovery Grants to States Program with individual awards ranging up to about $250,000 in federal funding per year.
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Overview

Agency
Department of Commerce (DOC)
Category of Funding
Environment
Natural Resources
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
11.472 - Unallied Science Program
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
True
Source
Grants.gov
On 8/1/23 the Department of Commerce posted grant opportunity NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2024-2008090 for Species Recovery Grants to States (Section 6 Program) with funding of $1.7 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 11.472 Unallied Science Program. It is expected that 7 total grants will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
Aug. 1, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Nov. 7, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Last Updated
Oct. 18, 2023, 10:40 a.m. EDT
Version
4
Archive Date
Nov. 30, 2023

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Eligible applicants are state agencies that have entered into an agreement with NMFS pursuant to section 6(c) of the ESA. The terms “state” and “state agency” are used as defined in section 3 of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1532).Currently, eligible state agencies are listed here: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/endangered-species-conservation/endangered-species-act-section-6-program-cooperation. Any state agency that enters into a section 6(c) agreement with NMFS within 30 days of the grant application deadline is also eligible to apply.Federal agencies or institutions are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. In addition, no Federal employee (or agency) shall provide assistance by writing or editing any part of an application, write letters of support advocating for any application, or otherwise confer any unfair advantage on a particular application. However, proposed activities can involve collaboration with current NMFS programs or NMFS employees, and NMFS employees can submit letters verifying that they would collaborate on a particular project if funded. Applicants must contact the Species Recovery Grants Federal Program Officer listed in Section VII, Agency Contacts, prior to submission for guidance if collaborating with a NMFS program or NMFS employee. The level of collaboration may dictate whether the funding is awarded through a grant or cooperative agreement.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$1,700,000
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$1,700,000
Estimated Number of Grants
7

Contacts

Contact
Maria Aguiniga Grants Management Specialist
Contact Email
margaret.h.miller@noaa.gov   Profile
Email Description
Office
Contact Phone
(301) 628-1384

Documents

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