Opportunity Information: Apply for F17AS00109
The Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (Traditional Section 6), Region 5 is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant opportunity designed to help states carry out practical, on-the-ground conservation work for species that are candidates for listing, already listed as threatened or endangered, or recently recovered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The program is built around a basic reality of wildlife conservation in the United States: a large share of listed species depend on habitat found at least partly on privately owned lands. Because of that, long-term recovery often hinges on voluntary stewardship and cooperation with private landowners, local communities, and tribes. In this structure, state and territorial wildlife agencies are treated as essential partners, since they are positioned to coordinate local conservation actions, build relationships, and apply ESA tools in ways that fit regional needs.
This opportunity falls under the CESCF umbrella and specifically funds what are commonly referred to as Traditional Conservation Grants under ESA Section 6. The purpose is to provide financial assistance so states can plan, implement, and support projects that directly conserve imperiled species and the habitats they rely on. Rather than focusing on a single narrow method, the grant is intentionally flexible and has historically supported a wide range of conservation activities. Examples of eligible or commonly funded work include habitat restoration and improvement, species status surveys and monitoring to understand population trends and distribution, public education and outreach efforts that encourage voluntary conservation, captive propagation and reintroduction projects where appropriate, nesting surveys, genetic studies that inform recovery actions, development of conservation or management plans, and post-delisting monitoring to ensure that species that have been removed from the list remain stable.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant offered by the Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, and it is tied to CFDA number 15.615. Eligibility is limited to state governments. The listing provided identifies the opportunity title as "Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (Traditional Section 6), Region 5" with funding opportunity number F17AS00109. The opportunity was created on February 1, 2017, with an original closing date of April 1, 2017. The award ceiling shown is $50,000. The source data also lists expected awards as 0, which can indicate that awards were not predetermined at the time of posting or that the posting served as a notice for potential applicants rather than a guaranteed number of awards.
The legal authority for the program comes from the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq., as amended), and the implementing regulations are codified at 50 CFR 81. Overall, the grant is intended to strengthen state-led, collaborative conservation actions, especially those that can motivate and support voluntary efforts on non-federal lands where many endangered and threatened species live for critical parts of their life cycles.Apply for F17AS00109
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (Traditional Section 6), Region 5" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.615.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 01, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 01, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (Traditional Section 6), Region 5" opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) discretionary grant opportunity under the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF). It supports what are commonly called Traditional Conservation Grants under Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 6, aimed at helping states carry out practical, on-the-ground conservation work for imperiled species and their habitats.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to provide financial assistance so states can plan, implement, and support projects that directly conserve species that are candidates for listing, already listed as threatened or endangered, or recently recovered under the ESA, along with the habitats those species rely on.
Which agency is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by the Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service).
What kinds of species does the grant focus on?
The program is designed for species that are candidates for listing, species already listed as threatened or endangered under the ESA, and species that have recently recovered (including work such as post-delisting monitoring).
Why does the program emphasize work on non-federal lands?
The program is built around the reality that many listed species depend on habitat found at least partly on privately owned lands. Long-term recovery often depends on voluntary stewardship and cooperation with private landowners, local communities, and tribes, so the program supports collaborative approaches that can work effectively in those settings.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to state governments.
What types of projects or activities have been supported under these Traditional Conservation Grants?
The opportunity is intentionally flexible and has historically supported a wide range of conservation activities, including:
- Habitat restoration and habitat improvement
- Species status surveys and monitoring (population trends and distribution)
- Public education and outreach that encourages voluntary conservation
- Captive propagation and reintroduction projects (where appropriate)
- Nesting surveys
- Genetic studies that inform recovery actions
- Development of conservation or management plans
- Post-delisting monitoring to help ensure recovered species remain stable
Is this grant meant to support planning, implementation, or both?
Both. The description states it can fund planning, implementation, and support for projects that directly conserve imperiled species and their habitats.
What makes this a "Traditional Section 6" grant?
It falls under the CESCF umbrella and specifically funds Traditional Conservation Grants authorized under ESA Section 6, supporting state-led conservation work tied to ESA-listed, candidate, or recently recovered species.
What is the funding opportunity number for this listing?
The funding opportunity number shown is F17AS00109.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The listing is tied to CFDA number 15.615.
What is the award ceiling shown for this opportunity?
The award ceiling shown is $50,000.
How many awards were expected?
The source data lists expected awards as 0. This can indicate awards were not predetermined at the time of posting, or that the posting served as a notice for potential applicants rather than a guaranteed number of awards.
When was this opportunity created and when did it close?
It was created on February 1, 2017, with an original closing date of April 1, 2017.
What legal authority governs this grant program?
The legal authority is the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq., as amended).
What regulations are cited as implementing this program?
The implementing regulations are codified at 50 CFR 81.
What role do state wildlife agencies play in this program?
State and territorial wildlife agencies are treated as essential partners because they are positioned to coordinate local conservation actions, build relationships, and apply ESA tools in ways that fit regional needs, especially in contexts involving private landowners, local communities, and tribes.
Does the grant description indicate a single required conservation method?
No. The description emphasizes that the grant is flexible and has supported many different conservation approaches, as long as the work directly supports conservation of the targeted imperiled species and their habitats.
What is the overall goal of this grant opportunity?
The overall goal is to strengthen state-led, collaborative conservation actions, particularly those that motivate and support voluntary conservation on non-federal lands where many threatened and endangered species depend on habitat for critical parts of their life cycles.
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