This grant supports State and Federal cooperation to acquire land parcels through fee simple or conservation easements that align with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-approved recovery plans for listed endangered species. Projects must address habitat loss threats and include commitments for long-term land management. Funding excludes regulatory compliance costs and focuses on voluntary conservation efforts within the United States.
Eligible applicants are State and Territorial agencies with cooperative agreements under section 6(c) of the ESA. Subgrantees such as counties or conservation organizations may participate through these State agencies. Projects must support listed species recovery within the U.S.
