F26AS00071 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants
Open. Closes October 30, 2026, 8 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Fish and Wildlife Service, opportunity number F26AS00071.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | F26AS00071 |
| Assistance listing | 15.615 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Environment |
| Posted | August 24, 2026 |
| Closes | October 30, 2026 From the notice: 10/30/2026Electronically 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.… |
| Award range | $10,000 to $26,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 10 |
| Total program funding | $26,000,000 |
| 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
Established by Congress in fiscal year (FY) 1997, the Habitat Conservation Plan (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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) provides matching grants to State agencies in support of land acquisition projects that will conserve species habitat in perpetuity through fee simple acquisition or the acquisition of permanent conservation easements. FWS considers the use of…
Official notice and documents
- Foa_Content_of_F26AS00071.pdf (Full Announcement)
- FY2026 CESCF At Risk Spp List.pdf (Other Supporting Documents)
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