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ActiveDepartment of the Interior · 2026

Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation

Quick Facts

Agency: Department of the Interior
Funding: See RFP
Deadline: Rolling
Status: Active
Eligibility: State and local governments, nonprofit organizations and institutions, public and private institutions and organizations, Federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments, individuals, small businesses, for-profit organizations, and Native American Organizations. Eligible applicant types include: Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Individual/Family, Other private institutions/organizations, Anyone/general public, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals).

About This Grant

Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation is sponsored by Department of the Interior. The MSCP’s purposes are: (1) Protect the lower Colorado River environment while ensuring the certainty of existing river water and power operations, (2) Address the needs of threatened and endangered wildlife under the Endangered Species Act, and (3) Reduce the likelihood of listing additional species along the lower Colorado River.

This listing is currently active. Program number: 15. 538.

Last updated on 2025-08-27.

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Eligibility Requirements

State and local governments, nonprofit organizations and institutions, public and private institutions and organizations, Federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments, individuals, small businesses, for-profit organizations, and Native American Organizations. Eligible applicant types include: Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Individual/Family, Other private institutions/organizations, Anyone/general public, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals).

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local governments, nonprofit organizations and institutions, public and private institutions and organizations, Federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments, individuals, small businesses, for-profit organizations, and Native American Organizations. Eligible applicant types include: Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Individual/Family, Other private institutions/organizations, Anyone/general public, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Is Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation a federal grant?

Yes — Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation is offered by Department of the Interior and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.

Which states are eligible for Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation?

This opportunity targets applicants in District of Columbia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.

How do I apply for Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation?

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

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