Endangered Species Conservation-Wolf Livestock Loss Compensation and Prevention

 

To provide federal financial assistance to livestock producers undertaking proactive, non-lethal activities to reduce the risk of livestock loss due to predation by wolves and to compensate livestock producers for livestock losses due to such predation.

Active 15.666 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of The Interior B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2017 The Program anticipates receiving 20 applications and issuing 13 grants. While final awards have not yet been approved, the Program received 18 proposals from eight states and one tribe requesting over $1.27 million in funds. The Service will award $450,000 to support depredation compensation activities and $450,000 to support prevention measures.
Fiscal Year 2018 Program has not yet selected projects for funding. Program anticipates awarding $450,000 to States to assist livestock producers in undertaking proactive, nonlethal activities to reduce the risk of livestock loss due to predation by wolves and $450,000 to States to reimburse livestock producers for losses due to such predation. Should the average grant amount remain consistent with FY 2017 awards, the Service expects to award 8 grants for depredation compensation and 7 awards for depredation prevention.
Fiscal Year 2019 Program has not yet selected projects for funding. Program anticipates awarding $450,000 to States and Tribes to assist livestock producers in undertaking proactive, nonlethal activities to reduce the risk of livestock loss due to predation by wolves and $450,000 to States and Tribes to reimburse livestock producers for losses due to such predation in FY 2020. Should the average grant amount remain consistent with FY 2018 awards, the Service expects to award 8 grants for depredation compensation and 7 awards for depredation prevention.
Fiscal Year 2020 In FY20, the program received 18 applications and issued 18 awards.
Fiscal Year 2021 The Program received 14 Applications and issued 10 awards with all projects funded (several project amounts were adjusted based on funds available and review process).
Fiscal Year 2022 Program received 13 applications and issued funding for 10 awards.
Fiscal Year 2023 Program expects to receive approximately 15 applications and fund those using approximately 10-12 awards.
Fiscal Year 2024 Program expects to receive approximately 15 applications and fund those using approximately 10-12 awards. Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009—Wolf Compensation and Prevention Program (Pub. L. 111-11, 123 STAT. 1171, §6202(a)), Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009—Wolf Livestock Loss Demonstration Project (7 U.S.C. §8351 note). State governments/agencies Indian tribes as defined in Public Law111-11 Individual/ Family Small Business Profit Organization Private Organization Anyone/ General Public Farmer/ Rancher/ Agricultural Producer Small Business Person Land/ Property Owner Funds are available only to States and Indian tribes with prior history of wolf depredation. To be eligible to receive a grant, a State or Indian tribe must (1) designate an appropriate agency of the State or Indian tribe to administer the one or more programs funded by the grant; (2) establish one or more accounts to receive grant funds; (3) maintain files of all claims received under programs funded by the grant, including supporting documentation; (4) submit annual reports to the Secretary of the Interior that include a summary of claims and expenditures under the program during the year, a description of any action taken on the claims, and such other reports as the Secretary may require to assist the Secretary in determining the effectiveness of activities provided assistance through this program; (5) promulgate rules for reimbursing livestock producers under the program. Applicants are also required to fully assess any claim of livestock depredation prior to issuing payment. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program. 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. Eligible State and Tribal applicants are encouraged to contact the appropriate Regional Coordinators to ensure all eligibility, credentials, and documentation requirements are met prior to application. An incomplete application will not be considered for funding. An eligible State or Indian tribe may apply for either or both sources of funding, but a separate application must be provided for each source of funding. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Eligible State and Tribal applicants must submit a project narrative identifying that they will adhere to P.L. 111-11. Applicants must also provide an Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424) and supporting information. This form must be signed by the official with the authority and responsibility to commit the State or Tribal body to participate in the program. An eligible State or Indian tribe may apply for either or both sources of funding. Awards to eligible State and Indian tribes will be made as grants based on 1) the level of livestock predation in the State or on the land owned by, or held in trust for the benefit of, the Indian tribe; 2) whether the State or Indian tribe is located in a geographic area that is at high risk for livestock predation; 3) any other factors that the Secretary of the Interior determines appropriate. March 30, 2023 From 120 to 180 days. Decisions can be appealed to the Fish and Wildlife Service, Chief, Endangered Species Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery, and State Grants. Final determination rests with the Secretary of the Interior. Not applicable. Awards to eligible State and Indian tribes will be made as grants based on (1) the level of livestock predation in the State or on the land owned by, or held in trust for the benefit of, the Indian tribe; (2) whether the State or Indian tribe is located in a geographic area that is at high risk for livestock predation; (3) any other factors that the Secretary of the Interior determines appropriate. Financial assistance awarded through this Program can be used by eligible States and Indian tribes in supporting projects that assist livestock producers in undertaking proactive, non-lethal activities to reduce the risk of livestock loss due to predation by wolves or to compensate livestock producers for livestock losses caused by wolves. Appropriated funds will be divided equally in support of these two objectives. Qualifying projects must include at a minimum a 50 percent non-Federal cost share. These restrictions can be found in Pub. L. 111-11, 123 STAT. 1171, §6202(a). 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. The recipient is required to maintain files of all claims received under programs funded by the grant, including supporting documentation. 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 is mandatory. 50%. Qualifying projects must include at a minimum a 50 percent non-Federal cost share. The cost share may be cash or a third party in-kind contribution, such as volunteer efforts and donations of goods or services.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. The period of performance for these awards is one year. 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. If your project will occur in Idaho, Oregon, or Washington, contact: Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Eastside Federal, Complex, 911 N.E. 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-4181. (208/ 685-6963). If your project will occur in Arizona or New Mexico, contact: Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 500 Gold Avenue SW., Room 4012 Albuquerque, NM 87102. (505/248-7465). If your project will occur in Michigan, Minnesota, or Wisconsin, contact: Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bishop Henry Whipple, Federal Building, One Federal Drive, Fort Snelling, MN 55111-4056. (612/713-5343). If your project will occur in Montana or Wyoming, contact: Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 134 Union Blvd., Suite 645, Lakewood, CO 80228. (303/ 236-4211). Ecological Services Program
U.S. 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://fws.gov/library/collections/wolf-livestock-loss-demonstration-project-grants 14-1611-0-1-302 (Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 22$900,000.00; FY 23 est $900,000.00; FY 24 est $900,000.00; FY 21$1,318,203.00; FY 20$1,381,797.00; FY 19$900,000.00; FY 18$900,000.00; FY 17$900,000.00; - $9,000 - $100,000. Average grant award amount is $50,000. Not applicable. Fiscal Year 2017 The Program anticipates funding approximately 13 grants to fund projects similar to those supported in FY16. While final awards have not been determined, grants totaling $900,000 will be awarded to states and tribes to support depredation compensation and predation prevention programs. Grants totaling $450,000 will be used to help compensate livestock producers, as appropriate, for livestock losses due to predation. Grants totaling $450,000 will be used to help implement non-lethal depredation prevention measures such as fladry, strobe lights, and range riders.
Fiscal Year 2018 Program has not yet selected projects for funding. Program anticipates awarding $450,000 to States to assist livestock producers in undertaking proactive, nonlethal activities to reduce the risk of livestock loss due to predation by wolves and $450,000 to States to reimburse livestock producers for losses due to such predation.
Fiscal Year 2019 Program has not yet selected projects for funding. Program anticipates awarding $450,000 to States and Tribes to assist livestock producers in undertaking proactive, nonlethal activities to reduce the risk of livestock loss due to predation by wolves and $450,000 to States and Tribes to reimburse livestock producers for losses due to such predation.
Fiscal Year 2020 Program awarded $585,955 in Depredation Compensation Grants to seven States to reimburse livestock producers for losses due to confirmed predation by wolves. Program awarded $795,842 in Depredation Prevention Grants to ten States and one Tribe to assist livestock producers in undertaking proactive, nonlethal activities to reduce the risk of livestock loss due to predation by wolves. For example, a grant to the State of Montana will allow the State to award prevention funding to individual livestock producers to implement effective depredation prevention measures, including livestock carcass removal, employing additional range riders, and electric and fladry fencing systems.
Fiscal Year 2021 In FY 2021, the Service awarded $1.3 million in Program funds to 8 states and 1 tribe. The Service awarded $598,403 through eight depredation compensation grants ranging from $17,500 to $150,000, with an average award of $75,246. This was to reimburse them for losses due to confirmed predation by wolves. The Service also awarded $719,799 through 9 depredation prevention grants ranging from $19,000 to $150,000, with an average award of $79,978. These projects served to States and the Tribe in projects for proactive, nonlethal activities to reduce the risk of loss due to predation by wolves. Activities can include carcass removal, additional range riders as well as electric and fladry fencing systems.
Fiscal Year 2022 The Service funded $900,000 for eight Compensation and seven Prevention projects. Projects funded for states and tribes include those that reimburse livestock producers for confirmed depredation incidents as well as a variety of prevention activities to mitigate wolf-livestock conflicts.
Fiscal Year 2023 Program has not yet selected projects for funding. Program anticipates funding projects to support the implementation of state and tribal programs designed to assist livestock producers in undertaking proactive, nonlethal activities to reduce the risk of livestock loss due to predation by wolves and to compensate livestock producers for livestock losses due to such predation.
Fiscal Year 2024 Program has not yet selected projects for funding. Program anticipates funding to support the implementation of state and tribal programs designed to assist livestock producers in undertaking proactive, nonlethal activities to reduce the risk of livestock loss due to predation by wolves and to compensate livestock producers for livestock losses due to such predation.