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Conservation Planning Assistance Grants
Supports state species conservation planning
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Conservation Planning Assistance Grants provide federal financial assistance to states and territories through the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund to support Habitat Conservation Plans and Conservation Benefit Agreements. Funding may also support renewal or amendment of existing plans, document preparation, public outreach, baseline species surveys, habitat assessments, inventories, and environmental compliance review documents.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of new Habitat Conservation Plans.
- Development of new Conservation Benefit Agreements.
- Renewal or amendment of existing Habitat Conservation Plans and Conservation Benefit Agreements.
- Development of Habitat Conservation Plans that include only candidate or at-risk species and no federally listed species.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- States.
- Territories.
Eligible expenses
- Document preparation.
- Public outreach.
- Baseline species surveys, habitat assessments, and inventories.
- Preparation of environmental compliance review documents, such as National Environmental Policy Act and National Historic Preservation Act documents.
Selection criteria
- Only Federally Listed Species, Candidate Species, and At-Risk Species proposed for inclusion on the permit are considered when evaluating applications.
- Large-scale and multiple-species planning efforts with the greatest potential contribution to species conservation are prioritized.
How to apply
- States and territories must submit applications through Grantsolutions.gov.
- Applicants should review the Notice of Funding Opportunity available online at Grants.gov and Grantsolutions.gov.
Additional information
- The program is available through the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund.
- It was established in fiscal year 2001.
- Conservation Benefit Agreements were formerly referred to as Safe Harbor Agreements and Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Conservation Planning Assistance Grants Program
What is the Conservation Planning Assistance Grants?
Conservation Planning Assistance Grants provide federal financial assistance to states and territories through the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund to support Habitat Conservation Plans and Conservation Benefit Agreements. Funding may also support renewal or amendment of existing plans, document preparation, public outreach, baseline species surveys, habitat assessments, inventories, and environmental compliance review documents.
Who is eligible for the Conservation Planning Assistance Grants program?
To be eligible for the Conservation Planning Assistance Grants program, you must:
State or territory applicants only.
Must have or enter into a cooperative agreement under section 6(c) of the Endangered Species Act.
Must provide a minimum non-federal cost share of 25 percent, or 10 percent for a joint project involving two or more states or territories.
What expenses are eligible under Conservation Planning Assistance Grants?
Development of new Habitat Conservation Plans.
Development of new Conservation Benefit Agreements.
Renewal or amendment of existing Habitat Conservation Plans and Conservation Benefit Agreements.
Development of Habitat Conservation Plans that include only candidate or at-risk species and no federally listed species.
Who can I contact for more information about the Conservation Planning Assistance Grants?
You can contact U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
Where is the Conservation Planning Assistance Grants available?
The Conservation Planning Assistance Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Conservation Planning Assistance Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Conservation Planning Assistance Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Conservation Planning Assistance Grants?
Conservation Planning Assistance Grants is funded by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)