Candidate Species Conservation Fund
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
- 15.660 -- Candidate Species Conservation
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Special district governments
- City or township governments
- State governments
- County governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- 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
- Independent school districts
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Miscellaneous
- Individuals
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
amanda_murnane@fws.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY21_Candidate_Species_Conservation_Fund_Foa_Content_of_F21AS00156.pdf | FY21 Candidate Species Conservation Fund Foa_Content_of_F21AS00156.pdf | Oct 28, 2020 01:38 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closed: September 30, 2021
Award
$500,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$1,000
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F21AS00156
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
The principle objective of this Candidate Species Conservation funding opportunity is to accomplish conservation tasks for high priority candidate species (based on our annual Candidate Species Assessments) or other at-risk species in the United States, such that identified threats to the species may be reduced or eliminated. These efforts are based on cooperative relationships with states, non-governmental organizations, private landowners and those interested in habitat restoration or undertaking candidate and at-risk species research, surveys and monitoring, or educational outreach efforts.
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
October 28, 2020
Archive date:
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