Environment

Highlands Conservation

U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE

Opportunity #: 15.667

Award Ceiling

$9.7M

Award Floor

N/A

Close Date

N/A

Total Funding

$9.7M

Cost Sharing Required

Grants.gov ID

cfda-15.667

Description

To conserve priority lands and natural resources and recognize the importance of the water, forest, agricultural, wildlife, recreational, and cultural resources, and the national significance of the Highlands region of the United States. Preserve and protect high-priority conservation land in the Highland regions. Types of Assistance: PROJECT GRANTS (DISCRETIONARY) Deadlines: {"flag":"yes","description":"Please contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Regional Office for application deadlines.","list":[]} More info: https://fws.gov/program/highlands-conservation-act

Eligible Applicants

Any State Agency with authority to own and manage land located within the Highlands region for conservation purposes may apply by identifying the source of non-Federal funds, describing the management objectives for the project land, identifying the purpose of the use of the land, and providing that the land will not be converted, used or disposed of for a purpose inconsistent with land conservation. State Conservation Agencies, or Counties and Municipalities within the Highlands Region, are eligible to receive grant funds and hold the fee or conservation easement interest in the acquired land.

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