Endangered Species Recovery Implementation

 

Recovery Implementation: To provide federal financial assistance to secure endangered or threatened species information, undertake restoration actions that will lead to delisting of a species; help prevent extinction of a species, or aid in the recovery of species. Recovery Challenge: To provide federal financial assistance to eligible, non-Federal longstanding and new partners working on high priority recovery actions as identified by the Service in recovery plans, recovery strategies, or recovery outlines for Endangered Species Act endangered and threatened species. State of the Birds: To provide federal financial assistance to address the crises and challenges confronting birds in every part of the country by funding projects supporting the recovery of bird species listed under the Endangered Species Act.

Active 15.657 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of The Interior B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2017 Service Regions awarded an estimated 70 grants totaling $3.9 million in Recovery Implementation Grants in FY 2017.
Fiscal Year 2018 In FY18, the program issued approximately 136 awards, as either grants or cooperative agreements.
Fiscal Year 2019 Varies by Region.
Fiscal Year 2020 Recovery Implementation: In FY20, the total program awarded 117 awards, 40 for implementation. Recovery Challenge: In FY20, this subprogram received 54 applications and issued 32 awards. State of the Birds: In FY20, this subprogram received 23 applications and issued 9 awards.
Fiscal Year 2021 Recovery Implementation Grants are completed in every Region and can vary significantly based on available funds in 2021 over 100 awards were issued. Recovery Challenge: Full funding for 14 proposals with partial funding for one proposal due to limited funds. State of the Birds received 15 applications and issued 10 awards.
Fiscal Year 2022 Received 274 applications and issued 204 awards (199 Recovery Implementation and 5 State of the Birds).
Fiscal Year 2023 Recovery Implementation: Varies by Region. We do anticipate funding some additional projects using the Inflation Reduction Act funds starting in 2023. Recovery Challenge: In FY23, this subprogram is anticipated to receive 60 applications and issue 15 - 20 awards. State of the Birds: In FY23, this subprogram is anticipated to receive 15 applications and issue 2 - 5 awards.
Fiscal Year 2024 Recovery Implementation: Varies by Region. Recovery Challenge: In FY24, this subprogram is anticipated to receive 20 applications and issue 10 awards. State of the Birds: In FY24, this subprogram is anticipated to receive 15 applications and issue 2 - 5 awards. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 – Administrative Provisions (P.L. 117-328 [H.R. 2617-306]) State and local government agencies, institutions of higher education, including public, private state colleges and universities, nonprofits, Native American tribal organizations (other than recognized tribal governments), city, county or township governments, individuals, Native American tribal governments (federally-recognized), for-profit organizations, and small businesses. State and local government agencies, institutions of higher education, including public, private, state colleges and universities, nonprofits, Native American tribal organizations (other than recognized tribal governments), city, county or township governments, individuals, Native American tribal governments (federally-recognized), for-profit organizations, and small businesses. Not applicable. Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. FWS Regional and Field Office contacts can provide specific information on the amount of funding available, as well as Regional recovery priorities. We encourage you to contact the appropriate FWS Regional and Field Office contacts to discuss potential projects. If funding is available and the potential project addresses a high priority Regional recovery need, then the Regional contact will refer the potential applicant of the appropriate FWS Ecological Services Field Office for further coordination. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. A Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be posted for Recovery Implementation and Recovery Challenge. A NOFO will not be posted for the State of the Birds. Awards will be announced via letters sent directly to the applicants. No work may begin on a project until the appropriate legal contracting or procurement documents, and the required environmental compliance documents, have been signed by the authorized Service official. Unsuccessful applicants with be notified either by letter, fax, email or by telephone. September 30, 2023. Applicants are encouraged to contact regional offices for specific requirements as applications are processed throughout the year. From 90 to 120 days. Consideration of applications will ultimately be based on the FWS budget cycle. We encourage partners (especially existing partners who already have a working relationship with local FWS Field Offices) to talk to the local FWS Field Offices about possible project ideas and submittal timeframes. Not applicable. Not applicable. The criteria for selecting proposals are outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Recovery Implementation: This opportunity is limited to projects carrying out actions described in a species' approved recovery plan, in the implementation schedule of a species' approved recovery plan, or in a species’ recovery outline. The percentage of funds set aside for discretionary activities varies each year. Recovery Challenge: This opportunity is limited to projects carrying out actions described in a species' approved recovery plan, in the implementation schedule of a species' approved recovery plan, or in a species’ recovery outline. The amount of funds available is dependent on Congressional appropriations. State of the Birds: This opportunity is limited to projects carrying out actions implementing the recovery of bird species listed under the Endangered Species Act. The amount of funds available is dependent on Congressional appropriations. Performance Reports: Performance reports are required. Recipients must monitor and report on project performance in accordance with the requirements in 2 CFR 200.329. Final performance reports and final SF-425, Federal Financial Reports are due within 120 calendar days of the award period of performance end date, unless the awarding program approves a due date extension. The FWS details all reporting requirements including frequency and due dates in Notices of Award. Not applicable. Records must be maintained for 3 years following the submission of the final expenditure report or until final action has been taken on any litigation, claim or audit finding. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Depending on funding availability, assistance is available throughout the year; funding must be spent with 3 years of award. Program obligates funds and sends a notice of award to successful applicants. Recipients request funds in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles, unless otherwise dictated by program-specific legislation or special award terms. Program will include any special payment terms and conditions in the notice of award. None/Not specified. Ecological Services Program
Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, 5275 Leesburg Pike (MS:ES)
Falls Church, VA 22041 US
FWS_ES_GRANTS@fws.gov
Phone: (719) 651-7961 https://www.fws.gov/program/endangered-species 14-1611-0-1-302 (Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 22$24,177,950.00; FY 23 est $11,999,998.00; FY 24 est $11,999,998.00; FY 21$14,559,800.00; FY 20$2,575,987.00; FY 19$22,148,540.00; FY 18$10,000,000.00; FY 17$3,976,711.00; - Recovery Implementation(Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 22$5,500,000.00; FY 23 est $9,870,875.00; FY 24 est $9,199,996.00; FY 21$6,898,363.00; FY 20$6,000,000.00; - Recovery Challenge(Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 22$1,250,000.00; FY 23 est $1,250,000.00; FY 24 est $1,250,000.00; FY 21$1,000,000.00; FY 20$1,000,000.00; - State of the Birds Varies by Region. Not applicable. Fiscal Year 2017 Should funding become available, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) intends to fund projects that contribute to the recovery of Service-managed endangered and threatened species in the United States. Projects that address species response to climate change receive additional consideration. Examples of projects funded in FY 2017 include a $400,000 award to the University of Hawaii Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit to fund the Plant Extinction Prevention Program. The mission of this program is to protect Hawai‘i’s rarest native plants from extinction by managing wild plants, collecting seeds and establishing new populations. A $30,000 award will be used in the State of Idaho to fund the Selkirk Recovery Zone Grizzly Bear Research and Monitoring project. ​This project will aid in evaluating the population trend, status, and distribution of the Selkirk grizzly bear population while providing vital information to develop a seasonal habitat predictive model. The information will be used promote conservation of this threatened species. Finally, a $20,000 grant will be used in California to fund surveys and assessments to determine population, demography, and basic ecology of the Mojave shoulderband snail.
Fiscal Year 2018 Snail extinction Prevention Program - Maintain Current field and lab operations of rare tree snail extinction prevention program on Oahu and Maui. 2018-2019 Wallowa Mountains Bull Trout Spawning Surveys and Nez Perce Tribe Assistance - Funding would support the continued survey of bull trout spawning areas (redd counts) in the Wallowa Mountains of NE Oregon in cooperation with ODFW, USFS, Grande Ronde Model Watershed, OWEB, Nez Perce Tribe and volunteers. Translocation and reintroduction of the Laguna Mountain skipper butterfly - The proposed project will develop a reintroduction plan for the release of the federally endangered butterfly, the Laguna Mountains skipper, on Forest Service lands in the Laguna Mountains, where the species has not been seen since 2001. San Joaquin kit fox mange treatment analysis - To develop disease models and treatment methods for San Joaquin kit fox in Bakersfield, CA. Over the past five years, multiple partners have worked to slow the spread of a mange epidemic in the San Joaquin kit fox population in Bakersfield. The mange epidemic has caused significant mortality within this local fox population and has the potential to spread to additional populations in surrounding rural areas. This study will develop epidemiological models and will lead to the development of critical treatment strategies to halt the spread of the disease. Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation: funds for development of species distribution model and predicted suitable habitat for the yellow lance mussel. Implementation of Utah's White-Nose Syndrome (WNS) Protocol - To provide information about sites available for WNS treatment research and development; prepare for and respond to the establishment of Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd) ; maintain inter-agency coordination for bat conservation and facilitate research for WNS; monitor bat populations and conduct surveillance for WNS and Pd; conserve WNS-affected or WNS-vulnerable bats; conduct outreach on WNS and bats; and participate in the Service's Annual WNS Meeting and regional bat working group meetings.
Fiscal Year 2019 Targeted Status Monitoring of Duskytail Darter (Etheostoma percnurum) in Copper Creek: The results of this monitoring will help determine if the Copper Creek population is declining and will guide resource managers on the restoration of populations to the Clinch River at Artrip, as well as where to target additional stream protection practices to prevent further impacts to Copper Creek. Implementation of a Conservation and Recovery Program for the Candy Darter (Etheostoma osburni) in West Virginia: The project funded conservation actions to restore the candy darter to historically occupied habitats. Northeastern beach tiger beetle translocation: The federally listed (threatened) northeastern beach tiger beetle (Cicindela dorsalis dorsalis) (NBTB) occurs in ecologically, behaviorally and genetically distinct, and separately-managed populations living on narrow bay-beaches in the Chesapeake Bay, and broad ocean-beaches in the Northeastern states. The NBTB recovery plan recognizes four Northeastern geographic recovery areas (GRAs). None of these four GRAs meet minimum recovery criteria, and three of the four are unoccupied. Of the unoccupied GRAs, Sandy Hook Unit (Gateway National Recreation Area) may be the most critical based on this species’ recovery plan and recent 5-year review. Project goals are: 1) translocate a population of NBTB larvae using the most ecologically, and genetically appropriate source-population available, from the ocean-beach of Monomoy NWR, to the ocean-beach of the Sandy Hook to establish new population of NBTB at this site; and (2) refine and test reintroduction protocols, and subsequently report on these protocols in a final report that can serve as a model for future NBTB reintroductions. Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly Habitat Management: Protect, restore, and enhance habitat within the Colton Recovery Unit for the benefit of the federally endangered Delhi Sands flower-loving fly.
Fiscal Year 2020 Recovery Implementation: Oregon Silverspot Butterfly Cascade Head Habitat Enhancement: The Nature Conservancy will enhance Oregon silverspot butterfly habitat by removing small trees and shrubs in meadow area most frequently used by the Oregon silverspot butterfly and do a prescribed burn on the east side and south facing slopes of the nature preserve to reduce forest encroachment and thatch build-up into meadow areas. Native seed will be planted into treated areas. Vegetation monitoring will be implemented to gauge project success. Spectacled eider research and monitoring: Spectacled Eiders (Somateria fischeri) historically winter in the Bering Sea, south of St. Lawrence Island. Counts made during late winter aerial surveys of this area indicate that essentially the global population of the species, which includes individuals from breeding areas on the Arctic coast of Russia, and the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta and Arctic Coastal Plain in Alaska, winters in this area. Winter population abundance of Spectacled Eiders was last surveyed in March 2010 and an updated count was identified as important for informing an upcoming Species Status Assessment to be completed in 2021. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Recovery and Migratory Bird Management programs, in collaboration with the University of Alaska Fairbanks, conducted an aerial survey of the wintering area of Spectacled Eiders in March of 2020. The objective of this survey was to determine the abundance and spatial distribution of Spectacled Eiders wintering in the Bering Sea. Recovery Challenge: California Condor Bi-national Recovery and Reintroduction: This project focuses on three aspects specifically related to recovery actions for the California condor: 1) increasing condor production for reintroductions, 2) developing a species-wide and flexible population model that can be used as a foundation for adaptive management actions for California condor recovery, and 3) continuing ongoing research supporting population growth of wild condors. Recovering Vicia Menziesii, the first endangered Hawaiian plant, and 4 other plants on Hawai’i Island: A landscape level approach to address high-priority recovery tasks: This project will implement recovery actions to prevent the extinction of these species and investigate limiting factors in the next stage of their recovery using these three objectives addressing high-priority Recovery Tasks: 1) Establish and enhance representation ex situ to ensure that each wild founder is secured in germplasm storage and, for V. menziesii, in an inter situ managed breeding population to provide and amplify plant material for genetically balanced restoration populations; 2) Create new and expand ongoing reintroduction efforts with historically associated T&E species in protected landscapes across the species entire historic range; and 3) Conduct directed monitoring to identify limiting factors to next-generation recruitment and survival. Returning the Amargosa vole in its original home: This project is aimed at conservation of the endangered Amargosa vole in its only remaining habitat in Tecopa, Inyo County, California, and in newly restored historical habitat in nearby Shoshone. The proponent will translocate Tecopa voles to Shoshone to recreate the Shoshone vole subpopulation, and perform range-wide surveys of vole, habitat, and water in Tecopa. These activities are Priority 1 actions from the amended Recovery Plan, including directly contributing toward achieving Downlisting Criteria A.2 and Priority 1 Recovery Action #4 of the 2019 Recovery Plan Amendment, and provides critically needed updated data to fulfill Downlisting Criteria E.1 (winter population estimates) and inform A.1 (identify megamarsh restoration areas) and C.1 (monitor disease impacts). State of the Birds: Wetland and watershed restoration for reliable whooping crane habitat: This project implements multiple activities outlined in the recovery plan, and would build on the success of previous State of the Birds awards to improve stopover habitat at the second most important location within the Rainwater Basin Wetland Complex. The project demonstrates a shared vision by the Service and the State of Nebraska, because of its potential to fully restore and maximize the probability of the Cottonwood WPA becoming a reliable stopover site, and provide critical mid-latitude habitat within the species’ migration corridor. Disentangling the effects of land management, landscape context, genetic diversity, and gene flow on population growth to improve conservation practice for Florida scrub-jays: This project implements 4 out of 5 priority actions identified in the recovery plan recently revised as part of an effort to achieve an Agency Priority Goal. The proposed project would leverage existing survey data and outcomes from past management treatments resulting from significant Service and partner investments, in order to answer questions that would substantially improve the effectiveness of recovery efforts for several years into the future.
Fiscal Year 2021 California Condor Propagation and Reintroduction Program; Improving the Conservation Status of Listed and AT Risk Species Florida; Recovering the Northern Aplomado Falcon; Comal Springs Riffle Beetle Research.
Fiscal Year 2022 Recovery Implementation: Program funded projects that develop and implement management actions designed to have a direct impact on recovery of listed species (e.g., reduce or eliminate threats). Recovery Challenge: Recovery Challenge matching grants are to be used to develop and update recovery plans, and implement high priority recovery actions as prescribed in recovery plans.
Fiscal Year 2023 Program has not yet selected projects for funding. Recovery Implementation: Program anticipates funding projects that develop and implement management actions designed to have a direct impact on recovery of listed species (e.g., reduce or eliminate threats). Recovery Challenge: Recovery Challenge matching grants are to be used to update recovery plans, and implement high priority recovery actions as prescribed in recovery plans. Actions should include but are not limited to genetically sound breeding, rearing, and reintroduction programs.
Fiscal Year 2024 Program has not yet selected projects for funding. Recovery Implementation: Program anticipates funding projects that develop and implement management actions designed to have a direct impact on recovery of listed species (e.g., reduce or eliminate threats). Recovery Challenge: Recovery Challenge matching grants are to be used to update recovery plans, and implement high priority recovery actions as prescribed in recovery plans. Actions should include but are not limited to genetically sound breeding, rearing, and reintroduction programs.