Opportunity Information: Apply for F19AS00134
The Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Traditional Conservation Grants (Funding Opportunity Number F19AS00134) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). For FY 2019, the program supports on-the-ground and programmatic conservation efforts tied to endangered and threatened species, generally in ways that help states carry out conservation actions that align with the Endangered Species Act and related recovery and habitat objectives. As a “Traditional Conservation Grants” opportunity under the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund, it is aimed at helping states plan and implement conservation measures that prevent further declines, improve habitat conditions, and advance recovery work for imperiled species through coordinated, state-led projects.
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments, reflecting the program’s purpose of strengthening state-federal cooperation in endangered species conservation. The funding activity category is Environment and Natural Resources, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.615. Awards are made as grants, and the announcement anticipated a relatively large number of awards (about 200), suggesting the program is structured to fund a broad range of state projects rather than only a small set of very large initiatives. The maximum award amount listed is $2,000,000, which sets the upper limit on any single award under this announcement, although typical individual awards can vary depending on project scope, priorities, and available appropriations.
Applications for the FY 2019 cycle were created/posted on March 11, 2019, and the original closing date was May 17, 2019. Proposals had to be submitted either through Grants.gov or delivered to the appropriate FWS Regional Office by 5:00 PM, emphasizing that timely submission and correct routing (especially for paper or regional submissions) were key administrative requirements. Overall, this opportunity represents a federal investment in state-driven endangered species work, with funding intended to help states take meaningful conservation actions that contribute to species protection and recovery outcomes.Apply for F19AS00134
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Traditional Conservation Grants" 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 Mar 11, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 17, 2019 Proposals must be submitted via grants.gov or to apprioriate Regional office by 500 PM. (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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 200 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Traditional Conservation Grants opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal grant program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under Funding Opportunity Number F19AS00134. For FY 2019, it supported on-the-ground and programmatic conservation efforts connected to endangered and threatened species.
Which federal agency administers this grant program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What is the funding opportunity number (FON) for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number is F19AS00134.
What type of grant is this (formula or discretionary)?
This is a discretionary grant program.
What is the purpose of Traditional Conservation Grants under this fund?
The purpose is to help states plan and implement conservation measures that prevent further species declines, improve habitat conditions, and advance recovery work for imperiled species through coordinated, state-led projects.
What kinds of activities were supported in FY 2019?
FY 2019 funding supported both on-the-ground conservation work and programmatic conservation efforts tied to endangered and threatened species, generally aligned with Endangered Species Act-related recovery and habitat objectives.
How does this opportunity relate to the Endangered Species Act (ESA)?
The supported work was generally intended to help states carry out conservation actions that align with the Endangered Species Act and related recovery and habitat objectives.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments.
Are non-state entities eligible (for example, nonprofits, tribes, universities, local governments, or individuals)?
Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to state governments, and other applicant types are not listed as eligible under this announcement.
What is the main focus of the program in terms of partnership or governance?
The program is designed to strengthen state-federal cooperation in endangered species conservation, with projects led by states.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Environment and Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.615.
What type of award is made under this announcement?
Awards are made as grants.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated about 200 awards.
Does the anticipated number of awards suggest anything about the program structure?
Yes. Anticipating around 200 awards suggests the program was structured to fund a broad range of state projects rather than only a small set of very large initiatives.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed is $2,000,000, which is the upper limit for any single award under this announcement.
Are typical award amounts always close to the maximum?
Not necessarily. The information indicates typical individual awards can vary depending on project scope, priorities, and available appropriations.
When was the FY 2019 opportunity posted?
Applications for the FY 2019 cycle were created/posted on March 11, 2019.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was May 17, 2019.
How could applications be submitted?
Proposals had to be submitted either through Grants.gov or delivered to the appropriate FWS Regional Office.
What was the submission deadline time on the closing date?
Applications were due by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Why was correct routing important for submissions?
The information emphasizes that timely submission and correct routing were key administrative requirements, especially for paper or regional submissions delivered to the appropriate FWS Regional Office.
In one sentence, what does this grant represent?
It represents a federal investment in state-driven endangered species conservation work intended to help states take meaningful actions that contribute to species protection and recovery outcomes.
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