Species Recovery Grants to States (Section 6 Program)

Post Date

July 8th 2015

Application Due Date

October 8th 2015

Funding Opportunity Number

NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2016-2004539

CFDA Number(s)

11.472

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Environment
Natural Resources
Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Number of Awards

15

Eligibility Categories

Other

State agencies that have entered into an agreement with NMFS pursuant to section 6(c) of the ESA

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $4000000

• Award Range:

  $40000 - $400000

Grant Description

States play an essential role in conserving and recovering species listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Listed species under NOAAмs National Marine Fisheries Serviceмs (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.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Commerce

• Office:

  None

• Agency Contact:

  Lisa Manning
  301-427-8466

• Agency Mailing Address:

  work

• Agency Email Address:

  Lisa.Manning@noaa.gov