FY 2018 Recovery Challenge
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings
- 15.657 -- Endangered Species Conservation – Recovery Implementation Funds
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Recovery Challenge opportunity is to enhance and increase partnerships with agencies and organizations implementing highest priority recovery actions identified in recovery plans, and in particular for genetically-sound breeding, rearing, and reintroduction programs. Section 2(a)(5) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, 16 U.S.C. 1535, as amended, authorizes the use of Federal financial assistance to encourage the States and other interested parties to develop and maintain conservation programs to safeguard the Nationâ¿¿s heritage in fish, wildlife and plants for the benefit of all citizens....
In addition, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 ((H.R. 1625) (Division G - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018)) authorized specific funding for the Recovery Challenge funding opportunity.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- State governments
- County governments
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Kelly Niland 703-358-2492
Kelly_Niland@fws.gov
Kelly_Niland@fws.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 20180725_Recovery_Challenge_NOFO_clean.docx | FY 2018 Recovery Challenge NOFO | Jul 25, 2018 08:44 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: August 27, 2018
Award
$5,000,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$100
Award Minimum
$3,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F18AS00269
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Grant
Procurement contract
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Environment
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
July 25, 2018
Archive date:
August 27, 2018
