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Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF) - Traditional Conservation Grants is sponsored by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Provides federal financial assistance to support the development and implementation of state and territorial programs to conserve and monitor species that are listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
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# Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund Grants # Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund Grants Partnerships with states are critical to our efforts to conserve listed species. Section 6 of the Endangered Species Act encourages states to develop and maintain conservation programs for threatened and endangered species. Federal funding is available to promote state participation.
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Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF) - Traditional Conservation Grants is funded by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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