Grant Programs for a State Agency from the USFWS
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Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number
Title
Purpose
Maximum Federal Share
Sport Fish Restoration
To support restoration and management of sport fish populations to preserve and improve sport fishing
75%
Wildlife Restoration
Program
To support restoration and management of wildlife populations and provide public use opportunities; for hunter safety programs
75%
National Coastal Wetlands
Conservation Grants
To aid in acquiring interests in coastal lands or waters; to enhance, restore or manage coastal wetlands ecosystems
75%
Cooperative Endangered
Species Conservation Fund (Section 6 of the Endangered Species Act)
Provides financial assistance to States and Territories to participate in a wide array of voluntary conservation projects for candidate, proposed and listed species
75% for single State or Territory; 90% for 2 or more States or Territories implementing a joint project
Conservation Grants Provides financial assistance to States and Territories to implement conservation projects for listed and non listed species, such as habitat restoration, species status surveys, public education and outreach, captive propagation and reintroduction, nesting surveys, genetic studies and development of management plans.
75% for single State or Territory; 90% for 2 or more States or Territories implementing a joint project
Habitat Conservation Planning Assistance
Provides financial assistance to States and Territories to support the development of Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs) that provide for the conservation of imperiled species while allowing economic activities to proceed.
75% for single State or Territory; 90% for 2 or more States or Territories implementing a joint project
Habitat Conservation Planning Land Acquisition
Provides financial assistance to States and Territories to acquire land associated with approved Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs) to secure protection of endangered and threatened species habitats and expand conservation benefits of HCPs.
75% for single State or Territory; 90% for 2 or more States or Territories implementing a joint project
Recovery Land Acquisition Provides financial assistance to States and Territories to acquire habitat for endangered and threatened species. Acquisition of habitat to secure long term protection is often an essential element of a comprehensive recovery effort for a listed species.
75% for single State or Territory; 90% for 2 or more States or Territories implementing a joint project
Clean Vessel Act
To support construction and/or renovation of sewage pumpout and dump stations for recreational boats and to develop education programs
75%

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Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation To increase conservation of rhinoceros and tigers through strengthening habitat/ecosystem management; surveys and monitoring; conservation education; wildlife inspection, law enforcement and forensic skills; protected area/reserve management; sustainable development in buffer zones surrounding tiger/rhinoceros habitat; management of human behavior and livestock to decrease conflicts with tigers/rhinoceros; and the use of substitutes for tiger/rhinoceros products in oriental medicine. Projects which provide training to strengthen capabilities in these areas will receive priority.
100%
African Elephant Conservation To provide financial assistance to any organization or individual responsible for African elephant conservation, and any organization or individual with experience in African elephant conservation, for approved elephant conservation projects to support research, conservation, management and protection of African elephants.
100%
Asian Elephant Conservation To provide financial assistance to any organization or individual responsible for Asian elephant conservation, and any organization or individual with experience in Asian elephant conservation, for approved elephant conservation projects to support research, conservation, management and protection of Asian elephants.
100%
Boating Infrastructure Grants To support construction, renovation or maintenance of tie-up facilities for transient, nontrailerable
recreational boats
75%
North American Wetlands Conservation Act
To provide funding assistance to promote conservation of wetlands and associated habitats for migratory birds and other wildlife
50%
North American Wetlands Conservation Act
Preference given to projects that have grantee or partners that have never participated in a NAWCA supported program
Small Grants Program-
grants may not exceed $50,000; 50%
Hunter Education
Enhancement Program
To enhance existing hunter education programs
75%
Multistate Conservation Grant Program
To support sport fish and wildlife restoration projects identified by the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
100%
Great Apes Conservation To assist in the conservation of great apes by supporting and providing financial resources for the conservation programs of countries within the range of great apes and projects of persons with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of great apes.
100%
Landowner Incentive
Program
To establish or supplement existing landowner incentive programs that provide technical or financial assistance, including habitat protection and restoration, to private landowners to species at risk
75%
State Wildlife Grants

To develop wildlife conservation plans and on-the-ground conservation projects
planning grants-75%;
implementation projects -50%
Cooperative Programs
With Mexico
To support conservation and sustainable use of Mexico's wildlife
100%
Cooperative Conservation Initiative To restore natural resources and establish or expand wildlife habitat
50%
Invasive Species Risk
Assessments
To support assessments to determine risk associated with intentional import of species to the U.S.
100%
  Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Fund
To ensure neotropical bird conservation by supporting programs in the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean; and to encourage inter-national cooperation
25%

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Last updated: December 12, 2007
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