F21AS00447: Recovery Challenge Fund
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Fish and Wildlife Service notices from 2021.
Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants of up to $4.2 million (at least $1,000) to any type of organization. It expected to make $9.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 28, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 27, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$4.2 million
- Award floor$1,000
- Total funding$9.0 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Key dates
| Posted | April 27, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 28, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Please see Section C3. Other for more information.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Endangered Species Recovery Implementation awards averaged $355,271; this notice allows up to $4.2 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (67% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The Recovery Challenge funding opportunity specifically provides a unique financial assistance opportunity for eligible, non-Federal longstanding and new partners working on high priority recovery actions as identified by the Service for ESA endangered and threatened species.
Who has won Endangered Species Recovery Implementation grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Endangered Species Recovery Implementation (15.657) awarded $292 million across 823 grant awards, an average of $355,271 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | District of Columbia | 5 | $62.7 million |
| American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums, Inc. | Maryland | 1 | $30.0 million |
| State of Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources | Hawaii | 26 | $22.2 million |
| Zoological Society of San Diego | California | 17 | $18.0 million |
| Florida Three Rivers Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. | Florida | 11 | $10.3 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is F21AS00447 still open?
No. It closed on June 28, 2021.
Who can apply for Recovery Challenge Fund?
Fish and Wildlife Service accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Recovery Challenge Fund?
Closed June 28, 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 $4.2 million each. About $9.0 million in total.
Who has won Endangered Species Recovery Implementation grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums, Inc., State of Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources. The program made 823 awards worth $292 million in that time.
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