Species Recovery Grants to States (Section 6 Program)

DOC NOAA - ERA Production

Published: Apr 21, 2026

Updated: Jun 10, 2026

Source: grants_gov

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environment & climate grant funding in United States: Species Recovery Grants to States. Issued by DOC NOAA - ERA Production. Submission deadline Jun 2026.

This is a grants contract in the environment and climate sector. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 250,000. Proposals must be submitted before June 20, 2026.

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Description

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 waters, and success in conserving these species depends largely on working cooperatively with the States. NMFS is authorized to provide Federal assistance to eligible State agencies to support the development and implementation of conservation programs for listed marine and anadromous species that reside within that State. This assistance, provided in the form of grants or cooperative agreements through the Species Recovery Grants to States Program, can be used to support conservation activities for any endangered or threatened species, as well as monitoring candidate species, recently delisted species, and species proposed for listing under the ESA. Funded activities may include development and implementation of management efforts, scientific research, and public education and outreach.

Proposals should seek to address priority actions in ESA Recovery Plans or Recovery Outlines to the extent possible. Any State agency that has entered into an agreement with NMFS pursuant to section 6(c) of the ESA or enters into such an agreement within 30 days of the application deadline is eligible to apply under this solicitation. Proposals focusing on Pacific salmonids will not be considered for funding under this grant program; such projects may be considered through the NMFS Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund. Additionally, proposals focusing on marine mammals stranding response and/or rehabilitation will not be considered for funding under this grant program; such projects may be considered and funded by NOAA through the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program. Proposals focused on stranding response, rehabilitation, or related activities for species supported through other dedicated NOAA funding programs may also not be considered under this grant program. This document describes how to submit proposals for funding in fiscal year (FY) 2026 and how NMFS will evaluate and select proposals for funding should funding be appropriated for this program. This document should be read in its entirety; some information has changed from the previous year.

Agency: Keisha Trent
Grantor

CFDA: 11.064

Applicant Types: State governments

Cost Sharing: No

Contact: Keisha Trent
Grantor

Email: Heather.Austin@noaa.gov

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About DOC NOAA - ERA Production

DOC NOAA - ERA Production has issued 14 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Agriculture & Food Security, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: May 29, 2026.

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