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ActiveDepartment of Fish and Wildlife · 2026

2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6)

Quick Facts

Agency: Department of Fish and Wildlife
Funding: Between $10,000 and $26,000,000
Deadline: August 14, 2026 (27 days remaining)
Status: Active
Eligibility: Individual; Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government. 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 Grant

2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6) is sponsored by Department of Fish and Wildlife. Funds to support land acquisition projects in support of approved Habitat Conservation Plans that will conserve habitat for eligible species in perpetuity.

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 replace, the mitigation, minimization, and/or monitoring commitments of the HCP.

Thus, this work is additive to the conservation commitments entered into when HCPs are permitted and serves as a meaningful way to leverage non-federal investment in species recovery and connect conservation lands across the landscape. Please Note: Applicants to the 2026 Nontraditional Section 6: HCP Land Acquisition grant program must submit a proposal through this State opportunity.

CDFW will not forward proposals to USFWS that were not submitted through this solicitation. This is a federal grant program administered by the State. Federal conditions are subject to change.

The timeline for the FY2026 US Fish and Wildlife Service Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants Funding Opportunity is set by the US Fish and Wildlife Service; it is unknown when that funding opportunity will be released. Proposals must be reviewed and approved by CDFW Regional staff. Contact your CDFW Region to coordinate on proposals.

CDFW Regions will submit proposals to nccp@wildlife. ca. gov. Resources for this solicitation are based on the FY2025 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants funding opportunity announcement from the US Fish and Wildlife Service (F25AS00035) and FY2025 CDFW requirements.

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Eligibility Requirements

Individual
Nonprofit
Public Agency
Tribal Government. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for 2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6)?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual; Nonprofit; Public Agency; Tribal Government. 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. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does 2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6) offer?

The current listing shows between $10,000 and $26,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

When is the deadline for 2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6)?

Applications for 2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6) are due August 14, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.

Who funds 2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6)?

2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6) is funded by Department of Fish and Wildlife. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for 2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6)?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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