nofo NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2026-31825

FY 2026 Species Recovery Grants for State Agencies (Endangered Species Act)

NMFS offers federal grants or cooperative agreements to eligible state agencies to develop and carry out conservation and recovery programs for ESA-listed marine and anadromous species found in their waters. Funding can support management planning, scientific research, monitoring, and public education, with proposals prioritizing actions in recovery plans or outlines when possible. Note that P…

States play an essential role in conserving and recovering species listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), 16 U.S.C. 1535. Listed species under NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) jurisdiction may spend all or part of their life cycles in state wa…

Funding Source

Agency: DOC NOAA - ERA Production

Awards & funding

Award Ceiling: $250,000

Eligibility

State governments

Dates

Open Date: April 21, 2026
Close Date: June 20, 2026

Documents

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