Candidate Species Conservation Fund
The summary for the Candidate Species Conservation Fund grant is detailed below.
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Candidate Species Conservation Fund: The principle objective of this Candidate Species Conservation funding opportunity is to accomplish conservation tasks for high priority candidate species (based on our annual Candidate Species Assessments) or other at-risk species in the United States, such that identified threats to the species may be reduced or eliminated. These efforts are based on cooperative relationships with states, non-governmental organizations, private landowners and those interested in habitat restoration or undertaking candidate and at-risk species research, surveys and monitoring, or educational outreach efforts.
| Federal Grant Title: | Candidate Species Conservation Fund |
| Federal Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) |
| Grant Categories: | Natural Resources |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F21AS00156 |
| Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
| CFDA Numbers: | 15.660 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | September 30th, 2021 |
| Original Application Deadline: | September 30th, 2021 |
| Posted Date: | October 28th, 2020 |
| Creation Date: | October 28th, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | October 13th, 2023 |
| Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $500,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $1,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | October 28th, 2020 |
- Category Explanation
- The principle objective of this Candidate Species Conservation funding opportunity is to accomplish conservation tasks for high priority candidate species (based on our annual Candidate Species Assessments) or other at-risk species in the United States, such that identified threats to the species may be reduced or eliminated. These efforts are based on cooperative relationships with states, non-governmental organizations, private landowners and those interested in habitat restoration or undertaking candidate and at-risk species research, surveys and monitoring, or educational outreach efforts.
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Individuals - For-profit organizations other than small businesses - Small businesses
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- Applicants are expected to have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the biology of the involved candidate or at-risk species and its ecosystem, including preferably having worked with the species in the field.
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Amanda Murnane
[email protected]
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