Species Recovery Grants to States (Section 6 Program)

 

States play an essential role in conserving and recovering species listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Listed species under NOAAâ₏™s National Marine Fisheries Serviceâ₏™s (NMFS) jurisdiction may spend all or part of their lifecycles in state waters, and success in conserving these species depends largely on working cooperatively with the States. NMFS is authorized to provide Federal assistance to eligible State agencies to support the development and implementation of conservation programs for listed marine and anadromous species that reside within that State. This assistance, provided in the form of grants through the Species Recovery Grants to States Program, can be used to support conservation activities for any endangered or threatened species, as well as monitoring of candidate species, recently delisted species, and species proposed for listing under the ESA. Proposals that address the recovery of one of the following critically endangered species are encouraged this year and will be considered a priority for funding: Atlantic salmon, white abalone, Cook Inlet beluga whales, Hawaiian monk seals, Pacific leatherback sea turtles, and southern resident killer whales. Funded activities may include development and implementation of management efforts, scientific research, and public education and outreach. Any State agency that has entered into an agreement with NMFS pursuant to section 6(c) of the ESA within 30 days of the application deadline is eligible to apply under this solicitation. Proposals focusing on Pacific salmonids will not be considered for funding under this grant program; such projects may be considered through the NMFS Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund. This document describes how to submit proposals for funding in fiscal year (FY) 2016 and how NMFS will evaluate and select proposals for funding. This document should be read in its entirety; some information has changed from the previous year.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 11/07/2015 (Archived.)
Program Number
NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2016-2004539
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Commerce
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Number of Awards Available
15
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
State agencies that have entered into an agreement with NMFS pursuant to section 6(c) of the ESA
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
10/08/2015
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Lisa Manning
301-427-8466
E-mail Address
Lisa.Manning@noaa.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$4,000,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards range from $40,000.00 to $400,000.00

 


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