2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6)
Department of Fish and Wildlife
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- Posted
- Jul 16, 2026
- Amount
- $10,000 - $26,000,000
- Closes
- Aug 14, 2026 (in 29 days)
Amount
$10,000 - $26,000,000
Who can apply
Individuals and Nonprofits, including small and volunteer-run organizations can all apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.
State agencies that have entered into a Cooperative Agreement pursuant to Section 6(c) of the ESA are eligible to apply for funding. While funding may only be awarded to states, groups such as counties or conservation organizations may work with a state agency that has a cooperative agreement on conservation efforts that are mutually beneficial, as a subgrantee. Contact your CDFW Region to coordinate on proposals.
About this opportunity
The HCP Land Acquisition Grant program was designed to reduce conflicts between the conservation of listed species and competing land uses on specific parcels of land associated with approved and permitted HCPs. Under this program, the Service provides matching grants to states in support of land acquisition projects that will conserve species habitat in perpetuity through fee simple acquisition or the acquisition of permanent conservation easements. The Service considers the use of federal acquisition dollars by states for habitat protection associated with HCPs to be an important and effective mechanism to promote species recovery, prevent extinction, and preclude the need to list species under the ESA in the future. All land acquired through these grants complements, but does not replac...