Opportunity Information: Apply for CESCF 10
Apply for CESCF 10
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.615 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 19, 2009 and posted on Jun 19, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 2009 The due date for our Conservation Grant program is set by our Regional Offices. Contact the appropriate Regional Office using http://www.fws.gov/endangered/grants/section6/FY2010/Section6Map.html For the Recovery Land Acquisition, HCP Land Acquisition, and Habitat Conservation Planning Assistance grants, proposals are due to the appropriate Regional Office by August 19, 2008.. (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 $6,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- Participation in the program is limited to State or Territorial agencies that have a current cooperative agreement with the Secretary of the Interior. That is, only State or Territorial agencies that have a current cooperative agreement with the Secretary of the Interior may apply directly for CESCF grant funding. However, individuals or groups (for example land conservancies, community organizations, or conservation organizations) may work with a State or Territorial agency that has a cooperative agreement, on conservation efforts that are mutually beneficial, as a subgrantee.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF 10) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under Section 6 of the Endangered Species Act. Its purpose is to support on-the-ground conservation work that helps conserve endangered and threatened species, primarily by helping states and territories carry out conservation actions in partnership with the federal government. The announcement points applicants to the Fish and Wildlife Service Section 6 website for full details because the fund is not a single grant with one uniform project type; instead, it is a family of four distinct grant opportunities offered under the same umbrella. These include programs commonly referred to as the Conservation Grants program (often called State Wildlife Grants for listed species work under Section 6), Recovery Land Acquisition, HCP Land Acquisition, and Habitat Conservation Planning Assistance. Each of these has its own focus, such as implementing conservation and recovery actions, acquiring habitat important for recovery, purchasing land tied to Habitat Conservation Plans, or helping develop conservation planning tools and documents.
Funding is provided as a grant, and the activity category is environmental. The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 15.615 (Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the federal award is intended to be paired with non-federal contributions according to the rules of the specific Section 6 program area. The listed award ceiling is up to $6,000,000, although actual award sizes and the number of awards can vary based on annual appropriations, regional priorities, and proposal quality.
Eligibility is limited in a very specific way. Only State or Territorial agencies that have a current cooperative agreement with the Secretary of the Interior may apply directly for CESCF funding. In practice, that means a state fish and wildlife agency or comparable territorial agency must already have an approved Section 6 cooperative agreement in place to be the applicant of record. Even though the applicant pool is restricted to those agencies, the program explicitly allows for partnerships: individuals, land conservancies, community groups, and conservation organizations can participate as subgrantees or partners by working through an eligible state or territorial agency. This structure is designed to keep the federal-to-state cooperative framework intact while still enabling local organizations and other non-state entities to contribute expertise, capacity, and project implementation support.
The timeline information in the announcement emphasizes that deadlines can differ depending on which of the four CESCF grant types you are pursuing. For the Conservation Grant program, the due date is set by the relevant Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Office rather than being a single nationwide deadline, and applicants are directed to consult the regional map and contacts on the Section 6 website to confirm where and when to submit. For the Recovery Land Acquisition, HCP Land Acquisition, and Habitat Conservation Planning Assistance grants, proposals are indicated as due to the appropriate Regional Office by August 19 (the notice references August 19 in connection with these programs, and applicants are still expected to confirm the correct year and regional requirements via the program website and regional office guidance). The announcement itself was posted and created on June 19, 2009, with an overall closing date shown as August 19, 2009, reinforcing that applicants should coordinate closely with their regional office to ensure they meet the correct deadline for the specific grant track.
For official program descriptions, requirements, and current instructions, the announcement directs applicants to the Fish and Wildlife Service Section 6 grants web page. For help accessing the full announcement or for program assistance, the listed contact is Don Morgan, Supervisory Biologist and Chief of the Branch of State Grants, reachable by phone at 703-358-2444.
Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF 10) FAQs
What is the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF 10)?
CESCF 10 is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under Section 6 of the Endangered Species Act. It supports on-the-ground conservation work that helps conserve endangered and threatened species, primarily by helping states and territories carry out conservation actions in partnership with the federal government.
What is the purpose of CESCF funding?
The purpose is to support conservation and recovery efforts for endangered and threatened species through state and territorial implementation, using a cooperative federal-to-state framework under Section 6.
Is CESCF a single grant program with one type of project?
No. The announcement describes CESCF as an umbrella that includes four distinct grant opportunities (often referred to as separate CESCF program areas). Each has its own focus and requirements, so applicants are directed to the Fish and Wildlife Service Section 6 website for full details.
What are the four CESCF grant opportunities under this umbrella?
The four commonly referenced CESCF program areas are:
- Conservation Grants program (often called State Wildlife Grants for listed species work under Section 6)
- Recovery Land Acquisition
- HCP Land Acquisition
- Habitat Conservation Planning Assistance
What kinds of activities does each CESCF program area support?
Based on the announcement, each track has a different emphasis:
- Conservation Grants: implementing conservation and recovery actions for listed species
- Recovery Land Acquisition: acquiring habitat important for recovery
- HCP Land Acquisition: purchasing land tied to Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs)
- Habitat Conservation Planning Assistance: developing conservation planning tools and documents
What type of funding is provided?
Funding is provided as a grant. The activity category is environmental.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund is 15.615.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. The federal award is intended to be paired with non-federal contributions according to the rules of the specific Section 6 program area being pursued.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is up to $6,000,000. Actual award sizes and the number of awards can vary based on annual appropriations, regional priorities, and proposal quality.
Who is eligible to apply directly for CESCF funding?
Eligibility is limited to State or Territorial agencies that have a current cooperative agreement with the Secretary of the Interior. In practice, this means a state fish and wildlife agency (or comparable territorial agency) with an approved Section 6 cooperative agreement must be the applicant of record.
Can a nonprofit, land trust, community group, or individual apply directly?
No. The announcement indicates that only eligible State or Territorial agencies with a current Section 6 cooperative agreement may apply directly.
Can nonprofits, land conservancies, community groups, conservation organizations, or individuals participate at all?
Yes. The program explicitly allows partnerships. Individuals, land conservancies, community groups, and conservation organizations may participate as subgrantees or partners by working through an eligible state or territorial agency.
Why does the program require applications to be submitted through states or territories?
The structure is designed to keep the federal-to-state cooperative framework intact under Section 6, while still allowing local organizations and other non-state entities to contribute expertise, capacity, and project implementation support.
Where do applicants find the official requirements and instructions?
The announcement directs applicants to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Section 6 grants web page for official program descriptions, requirements, and current instructions.
Do all CESCF grant tracks have the same deadline?
No. Deadlines can differ depending on which of the four CESCF grant types (program areas) you are pursuing.
How is the due date set for the Conservation Grants program?
For the Conservation Grants program, the due date is set by the relevant Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Office rather than being a single nationwide deadline. Applicants are directed to consult the Section 6 regional map and contacts to confirm where and when to submit.
When are proposals due for Recovery Land Acquisition, HCP Land Acquisition, and Habitat Conservation Planning Assistance?
The announcement indicates proposals for these programs are due to the appropriate Regional Office by August 19. Applicants are expected to confirm the correct year and any regional requirements via the Section 6 website and regional office guidance.
What are the posted and closing dates shown in the announcement?
The announcement was posted/created on June 19, 2009, and shows an overall closing date of August 19, 2009. The notice also emphasizes coordinating with the appropriate Regional Office to ensure the correct deadline is met for the specific grant track.
Where should an application or proposal be submitted?
Submissions are directed to the appropriate Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Office. For the Conservation Grants program, the regional office determines the due date and submission details; for other tracks, proposals are also indicated as due to the appropriate Regional Office by August 19 (with confirmation via the Section 6 website and regional office guidance).
Why does the announcement emphasize contacting regional offices?
Because CESCF is a family of four distinct opportunities with deadlines and requirements that can vary by program area and by Fish and Wildlife Service region, applicants are encouraged to confirm the correct deadline, location, and submission process with their regional office.
Who can be contacted for help or program assistance?
The listed contact is Don Morgan, Supervisory Biologist and Chief of the Branch of State Grants. Phone: 703-358-2444.
What is the overarching legal authority mentioned for CESCF?
The program is run under Section 6 of the Endangered Species Act.
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