# Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition Grants

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/f21as00172-cooperative-endangered-species-conservation-fund-recovery/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/330803

> Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants of up to $22.3 million (at least $10,000) to state and local governments. It expected to make $22.3 million in total. Applications closed on April 9, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | F21AS00172 |
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 9, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $22.3 million |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $22.3 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.615 |

## Who can apply

- State governments

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, individuals or 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.

## What the grant funds

Section 6 of the ESA authorizes the Service to provide Federal financial assistance to eligible State agencies to support the development and implementation of conservation programs for the benefit of resident listed species. This financial assistance, provided in the form of competitive grants, is made available through the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF) Grant Programs. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) applies specifically to CESCF Recovery Land Acquisition (RLA) Grants. This NOFO fully describes application eligibility, evaluation, and selection. It should be read in its entirety as much of the information has changed from previous years. Given the significant investment of time and money associated with projects funded through this program, we also recommend you coordinate with the appropriate Service contact (Section G) before starting work on a project or application.

## Questions people ask

### Is F21AS00172 still open?

No. It closed on April 9, 2021. A newer notice is open: F26AS00030, closes November 20, 2026 (13 days left).

### Who can apply for Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition Grants?

Fish and Wildlife Service accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition Grants?

Closed April 9, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $22.3 million each. About $22.3 million in total.

### Who has won Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were State of California Department of Fish & Wildlife, State of Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The program made 787 awards worth $230 million in that time.