F26AS00030 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition Grant Program
Open. Closes November 20, 2026, 29 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Fish and Wildlife Service, opportunity number F26AS00030.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | F26AS00030 |
| Assistance listing | 15.615 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Environment |
| Posted | September 14, 2026 |
| Closes | November 20, 2026 From the notice: 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… |
| Award range | $10,000 to $14,162,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 15 |
| Total program funding | $14,162,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | State governments |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: Only State and Territorial (hereafter, "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. 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… |
| Where to apply | The notice text mentions GrantSolutions. Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
First awarded in fiscal year (FY) 2001, Recovery Land Acquisition grants promote State and Federal cooperation in listed species conservation by leveraging funds to acquire specific parcels of land, through fee simple or conservation easement, in support of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)-approved recovery plans and outlines. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) conveys the importance of recovery plans as a central organizing tool for guiding the recovery process by requiring their development for every listed species.
Official notice and documents
- Foa_Content_of_F26AS00030.pdf (Full Announcement)
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