Species Recovery Grants to States (Section 6 Program)
Agency: Department of Commerce
Assistance Listings
- 11.472 -- Unallied Science Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
States play an essential role in conserving and recovering species listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), 16 U.S.C. 1535. Listed species under NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) jurisdiction may spend all or part of their lifecycles in state waters, and success in conserving these species depends largely on working cooperatively with the States. NMFS is authorized to provide Federal assistance to eligible State agencies to support the development and implementation of conservation programs for listed marine and anadromous species that reside within that State. This assistance, provided in the form of grants through the Species Recovery Grants to States Program, can be used to support conservation activities for any endangered or threatened species, as well as monitoring of candidate species, recently delisted species, and species proposed for listing under the ESA. Proposals that address the recovery of one of the following critically endangered species are also encouraged as part of the agency’s Species in the Spotlight initiative: Gulf of Maine distinct population segment (DPS) of Atlantic salmon, white abalone, Cook Inlet DPS of beluga whales, Hawaiian monk seal, Pacific leatherback sea turtle, and southern resident DPS of killer whales. Funded activities may include development and implementation of management efforts, scientific research, and public education and outreach. Any State agency that has entered into an agreement with NMFS pursuant to section 6(c) of the ESA or enters into such an agreement within 30 days of the application deadline is eligible to apply under this solicitation. Proposals focusing on Pacific salmonids will not be considered for funding under this grant program; such projects may be considered through the NMFS Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund. This document describes how to submit proposals for funding in fiscal year (FY) 2019 and how NMFS will evaluate and select proposals for funding. This document should be read in its entirety; some information has changed from the previous year.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Eligible applicants are state agencies that have entered into an agreement with NMFS pursuant to section 6(c) of the ESA. The terms “state” and “state agency” are used as defined in section 3 of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1532).Currently eligible state agencies are listed here: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/endangered-species-conservation/endangered-species-act-section-6-program-cooperation. Any state agency that enters into a section 6(c) agreement with NMFS within 30 days of the grant application deadline is also eligible to apply. Federal agencies or institutions are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. In addition, NOAA and NMFS employees shall not provide assistance in writing applications, write letters of support advocating for any application, or otherwise confer any unfair advantage on a particular application. However, proposed activities can involve collaboration with current NMFS programs and NMFS employees, and NMFS employees can submit letters verifying that they would collaborate on a particular project if funded.
Grantor contact information
Description
Margaret H Miller 301-427-8457
NMFS Office of Protected Resources
1315 EAST WEST HWY, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282
Work
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2019-2005747_formatted_extension.pdf | Full Announcement | Oct 31, 2018 04:20 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: December 1, 2018
Award
$3,000,000
Program Funding
15
Expected awards
$30,000
Award Minimum
$300,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2019-2005747
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Science technology and other research and development
Environment
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
August 2, 2018
Archive date:
December 1, 2018
