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Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants
Supports habitat land purchases for species conservation
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants support States and Territories acquiring land linked to approved and permitted habitat conservation plans. They fund fee simple acquisition or permanent conservation easements for land that benefits eligible covered species and follows the latest approved recovery objectives.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
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
- Land acquisition projects associated with approved and permitted HCPs
- Acquisitions that conserve species habitat in perpetuity
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- States
- Territories
Eligible expenses
- Fee simple acquisition of land
- Permanent conservation easements
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Mitigation required of an HCP permittee
Selection criteria
- Projects anticipated to significantly contribute to species recovery, preclude listing of a candidate species, or address threats to an at-risk species will be prioritized.
How to apply
- Read the Notice of Funding Opportunity carefully to ensure the application meets all eligibility requirements and is complete upon submission.
- Submit applications through Grantsolutions.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants Program
What is the Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants?
Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants support States and Territories acquiring land linked to approved and permitted habitat conservation plans. They fund fee simple acquisition or permanent conservation easements for land that benefits eligible covered species and follows the latest approved recovery objectives.
Who is eligible for the Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants program?
To be eligible for the Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants program, you must:
State or Territory applicant with a section 6(c) cooperative agreement.
Land acquisition must benefit at least one eligible covered species on an active section 10(a)(1)(B) permit.
Project must align with the most recently approved recovery planning document.
What expenses are eligible under Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants?
Land acquisition projects associated with approved and permitted HCPs
Acquisitions that conserve species habitat in perpetuity
Who can I contact for more information about the Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants?
You can contact U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
Where is the Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants available?
The Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants?
Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants is funded by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)