§ Federal grant opportunity · F26AS00030
F26AS00030 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition Grant Program
Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting applications for F26AS00030 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Recovery Land Acquisition Grant Program. The deadline is November 20, 2026 and the published award range is $10K – $14.2M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Fish and Wildlife Service
- Application deadline
- November 20, 2026
- Award range
- $10K – $14.2M
- Eligibility
- state governments
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Environment
- Opportunity number
- F26AS00030
Program overview
First awarded in fiscal year (FY) 2001, Recovery Land Acquisition grants promote State and Federal cooperation in listed species conservation by leveraging funds to acquire specific parcels of land, through fee simple or conservation easement, in support of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)-approved recovery plans and outlines. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) conveys the importance of recovery plans as a central organizing tool for guiding the recovery process by requiring their development for every listed species.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Fish and Wildlife Service.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before November 20, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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