OpportunityTitle: Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition Grant Program
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Only State agencies that have entered into a Cooperative Agreement pursuant to Section 6(c) of the ESA and have provided the information necessary for the annual renewal (reconfirmation) of their Cooperative Agreement are eligible to apply for funding. Applicants that have not fulfilled both criteria will not be considered. While funding may only be awarded to States, individuals&#160;or groups such as counties or conservation organizations may work with a State agency that has a cooperative agreement on conservation efforts that are mutually beneficial, as a subgrantee.
Description: First awarded in fiscal year (FY) 2001, Recovery Land Acquisition grants promote State and Federal cooperation in listed species conservation by leveraging funds to acquire specific parcels of land, through fee simple or conservation easement, in support of Service-approved recovery plans and outlines. The ESA conveys the importance of recovery plans as a central organizing tool for guiding the recovery process by requiring their development for every listed species.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Kelly_Niland@fws.gov
GrantorContactText: Kelly Niland&lt;br/&gt;Kelly_Niland@fws.gov
CloseDateExplanation: Electonically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.&#160;  This program requires the submission of applications online through GrantSolutions.gov as applicants will receive an acknowledgement of application receipt.&#160; GrantSolutions automatically generates an electronic date and time stamp in the system upon application receipt. Applicants are encouraged to verify the completeness of their application package before submission using the checklist provided below.  APPLICATION CHECKLIST    SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance  SF-424D, Assurances  Project Abstract Summary Form  Project Narrative  Maps  Willing seller letters (when applicable)  SF-424C, Budget Information  SF-429 and SF-429-B, Request to Acquire, Improve, or Furnish Real Property  Budget Narrative  Indirect Cost Statement and related documentation  Conflict of Interest Disclosure (when applicable)  Single Audit Reporting Statement  Certification Regarding Lobbying &amp; SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities(when applicable)  Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement