Entries open for Coastal Grant Program (US)

This support is mainly provided through cooperative agreements with conservation partners and landowners, including state and Tribal agencies. The goal is to restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats on both public and private lands. Coastal Program staff work with partners, stakeholders, and other Service programs in important areas for conservation.

Goals

• Species Conservation: The program works on habitat projects in specific areas to help protect species at risk. This includes federally listed species, Birds of Conservation Concern, pollinators, and inter jurisdictional fish. The goal is to improve the conservation status of these species of concern.
• Habitat Connectivity: The program connects habitats to make them better for wildlife. Connected habitats and migration paths are vital for fish and wildlife. These projects can also support other conservation efforts, like National Wildlife Refuges and other protected lands.
• Resilient Ecosystems: The program aims to make ecosystems healthier and more resilient for fish, wildlife, plants, and people. The program works with different partners to take action that helps ecosystems be more resilient to changes and benefits communities that depend on them.

Funding Information

• Estimated Total Program Funding: $6,000,000
• Award Ceiling: $500,000
• Award Floor: $1

Eligibility Criteria

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education
• Individuals
• For profit organization other than small businesses
• Small businesses

Application Requirements

• Briefly summarize the project. Include the title of the project, geographic location, and a brief overview of the need for the project, goal(s), objectives, specific project activities, beneficiaries, and expected outcomes consistent with this funding opportunity. As applicable, describe how you/your business/organization has coordinated with and involved other relevant organizations or individuals in planning the project on your land, and detail how they will be involved in conducting project activities and/or disseminating project results.
• In no more than three (3) pages of text and two (2) pages maps/photos, please provide the following information:
  • Briefly describe the project, including the name, location, and habitat conservation goals.
  • Provide a list of the species, habitats, or ecosystems that will benefit and describe how they will benefit.
  • Describe the conservation challenges, ecosystem stressors, and degradation factors.
  • Describe how the project will support or complement existing conservation plans.
  • Provide a timeline that describes how conservation actions and/or treatments are sequenced.
  • Describe the entities undertaking the project: Provide a brief description of the applicant organization and all participating entities and/or individuals. Identify which of the proposed activities each agency, organization, group, or individual is responsible for conducting or managing. Provide complete contact information for the individual within the organization that will oversee/manage the project activities on a day-to-day basis.
  • Describe the post-project monitoring and how the project will be maintained in the future.

For more information, visit Grants.gov.