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F25AS00228 Candidate Species Conservation Fund

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has an initiative focused on conserving at-risk species before they need federal protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This initiative encourages voluntary conservation efforts by partnering with various groups, such as federal and state agencies, tribes, private landowners, non-governmental organizations, and industries. The goal is to imp…

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Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service

Award

Total Funding: $500,000

Dates

Solicitation Posted: January 21, 2025

Application Response Due: September 30, 2025

Solicitation Closed: October 1, 2025

Eligibility

university

tribal

government

nonprofit

individual

small_business

Independent school districts

Private institutions of higher education

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

City or township governments

Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Individuals

Small businesses

Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities

Keywords

Endangered Species Act

voluntary conservation

at-risk species

habitat improvement

proactive conservation

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

species protection

wildlife conservation

federal protection

conservation partnerships

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