Opportunity Information: Apply for F22AS00143
The FY 2022 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF) Traditional Conservation Grants Program for Service Legacy Region 5 is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to strengthen and carry out state-led conservation programs for threatened and endangered species covered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The central purpose of the program is to help states develop and implement practical, on-the-ground actions that conserve and recover species under FWS jurisdiction, with a strong emphasis on projects that can clearly show direct, measurable benefits to listed species and the habitats they depend on. In addition to federally listed species, the program also supports proactive efforts focused on candidate species, at-risk species, and species that have been recently delisted, particularly where monitoring or targeted conservation work can help sustain recovery and reduce the likelihood of future relisting.
Grant funding can support a wide range of conservation activities as long as the work is clearly tied to species recovery or to preventing the need for listing under the ESA. Projects may include management actions (such as habitat improvement, threat reduction, or implementation of recovery-oriented practices), research (including studies that fill key information gaps needed to guide recovery decisions), monitoring (population surveys, trend monitoring, or post-delisting monitoring), and outreach (education, stakeholder coordination, or landowner engagement), either individually or in combination. Applications are expected to be specific and concrete about what will be done, where it will happen, which species will benefit, and how the results will advance recovery goals or reduce threats. Competitive proposals are those that make a straightforward case for direct conservation outcomes, rather than general capacity building without a clear link to species or habitat benefits.
Eligibility is limited to state government agencies, and a key condition is that the state must have an active cooperative agreement with the FWS under ESA Section 6(c). If a state does not already have such an agreement in place, it must enter into or reconfirm the agreement within 30 days of the application deadline to remain eligible. The FWS must have a complete and signed cooperative agreement before federal funds can be formally obligated to a project, consistent with applicable regulations (including 50 CFR 81.3, 50 CFR 81.5, and 43 CFR 12.50(b)(3)). While only states can receive awards directly, the program allows states to partner with other entities. Local governments, nonprofits, conservation organizations, and similar groups may participate through the state as subgrantees, enabling broader collaboration while keeping the state agency as the official applicant and grant recipient.
For this specific opportunity, the funding opportunity number is F22AS00143, and it is classified as an environmental funding activity under CFDA 15.615. The awarding agency is the Fish and Wildlife Service, the funding instrument type is a grant, and the original application closing date was April 12, 2022. The listed award ceiling for individual awards is $842,260, and the opportunity was created on January 7, 2022. Overall, the program is designed to channel federal resources through state wildlife agencies to produce well-defined conservation results for imperiled species, with priority placed on proposals that clearly connect planned actions to recovery progress or to demonstrable prevention of further decline.Apply for F22AS00143
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2022 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF) Traditional Conservation Grants Program (Service Legacy Region 5)" 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 2022-01-07.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-04-12. (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 $842,260.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the FY 2022 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF) Traditional Conservation Grants Program for Service Legacy Region 5. It is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to support state-led conservation efforts for species protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is intended to strengthen and carry out state conservation programs for threatened and endangered species under the ESA, with an emphasis on practical, on-the-ground actions. Projects are expected to show direct, measurable benefits to listed species and the habitats they rely on.
Which species can projects focus on?
Projects may focus on federally listed threatened and endangered species under FWS jurisdiction. The program also supports proactive efforts for candidate species, at-risk species, and recently delisted species, especially when monitoring or targeted conservation work can help sustain recovery and reduce the risk of future relisting.
What types of activities can grant funding support?
Funding can support conservation activities that are clearly tied to species recovery or to preventing the need for listing under the ESA. Examples described in the opportunity include:
- Management actions (habitat improvement, threat reduction, and implementation of recovery-oriented practices)
- Research (studies that address key information gaps needed for recovery decisions)
- Monitoring (population surveys, trend monitoring, and post-delisting monitoring)
- Outreach (education, stakeholder coordination, and landowner engagement)
Projects may include one or a combination of these activity types.
What makes an application competitive under this program?
Competitive proposals are those that make a clear, straightforward case for direct conservation outcomes. Applications are expected to be specific about what will be done, where it will happen, which species will benefit, and how results will advance recovery goals or reduce threats. The opportunity notes that proposals centered on general capacity building are less competitive if they do not clearly link to species or habitat benefits.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state government agencies.
Is there a required agreement a state must have to be eligible?
Yes. A key condition is that the state must have an active cooperative agreement with the FWS under ESA Section 6(c).
What if a state does not already have an active ESA Section 6(c) cooperative agreement?
If a state does not already have the cooperative agreement in place, it must enter into or reconfirm the agreement within 30 days of the application deadline to remain eligible.
When does the cooperative agreement need to be finalized for funding to be awarded?
The FWS must have a complete and signed cooperative agreement before federal funds can be formally obligated to a project. The opportunity cites applicable regulations, including 50 CFR 81.3, 50 CFR 81.5, and 43 CFR 12.50(b)(3).
Can non-state entities apply directly for this grant?
No. Only state government agencies can receive awards directly under this opportunity.
Can states partner with other organizations to carry out the work?
Yes. While the state agency must be the official applicant and recipient, the program allows states to partner with other entities. Local governments, nonprofits, conservation organizations, and similar groups may participate through the state as subgrantees.
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is F22AS00143.
What is the CFDA number and how is the program classified?
The program is listed under CFDA 15.615 and is classified as an environmental funding activity.
Which federal agency is administering and awarding this grant?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type for this opportunity is a grant.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was April 12, 2022.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount for an individual award?
The listed award ceiling for individual awards is $842,260.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on January 7, 2022.
What is the overall program design or intent?
The program is designed to channel federal resources through state wildlife agencies to produce well-defined conservation results for imperiled species. Priority is placed on proposals that clearly connect planned actions to recovery progress or to demonstrable prevention of further decline.
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