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NOAA Fisheries Species Recovery Grants to States is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries. These grants support tribally-led or state-led management, research, monitoring, and outreach activities that directly benefit the conservation of species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), recently delisted species, proposed, and candidate species.
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Species Recovery Grants to States | NOAA Fisheries The Species Recovery Grants to States Program is authorized under section 6 of the Endangered Species Act. Species Recovery Grants to States support management, research, monitoring, and/or outreach activities that have direct conservation benefits for listed species under the ESA within that state. Recently delisted species, proposed, and candidate species are also eligible.
Projects focusing on Pacific salmon and steelhead are not considered under this grant program, but may be supported through the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund . Additionally, projects focusing on marine mammal stranding responses are also not considered under this grant program, but may be supported through John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program .
View funded Species Recovery Grants to States proposals from previous years: Cooperation with States: ESA Section 6 Program Frequent Questions – Species Recovery Grants to States Apply for a Species Recovery Grant Species Recovery Grant Regional Priorities Publication and Acknowledgement State agencies that have entered, or that enter within 30 days of the grant proposal deadline, into an agreement with NOAA Fisheries under section 6(c) of the ESA.
(The terms "state" and "state agency" are used as defined in section 3 of the ESA .) Detailed guidance on how to prepare proposals is provided in the federal funding opportunity . This document should be read carefully to ensure that proposals meet eligibility requirements and are complete upon submission.
Download application forms and submit your application on Grants. gov. We have also created an optional checklist that applicants may use to help with the preparation of proposal submissions. Applications must be electronically submitted through Grants.
gov by 11:59 p. m. EDT on June 20, 2026 .
The grant schedule below provides additional information about the general timing of the grant cycle stages. April 21 : Announcement of federal funding opportunity posted on Grants. gov .
April 21 – June 20 : Submission period. Applications must be received by 11:59 p. m.
EDT on June 20, 2026. Early Summer : Proposals screened for eligibility and required elements; proposals undergo panel review. Mid-Summer : Program Review Panel meeting convened; funding recommendations made.
Late Summer: Assistant Administrator for Fisheries reviews recommended proposals and makes final selections. Pre-award negotiations with recommended applicants. Late Summer/Early Fall : Completion of required environmental and legal reviews; submission of award files to NOAA Grants Management Division .
Early Fall : NOAA Grants Officer finalizes Fiscal Year 2026 awards. Beginning Fall 2026: Notifications to applicants will be issued as soon as funding decisions and required approvals are finalized. Email: heather.
austin@noaa. gov Office of Protected Resources
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Federally recognized tribes and eligible universities, colleges, and research institutions. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Not specified, but proposals typically range from $100,000 to $1.5 million over a 3-year award period. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Coastal and Marine Habitat Restoration Grants (Community-based Restoration Program) is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries. Supports restoration projects that use a habitat-based approach to rebuild productive and sustainable fisheries, contribute to the recovery and conservation of protected resources, promote healthy ecosystems, and yield community and economic benefits.
Electronic Monitoring and Reporting Grant Program is sponsored by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). This program supports data modernization and electronic data collection in U. S. fisheries, including advancements in artificial intelligence and other technologies to modernize how vital fisheries data are collected, shared, and analyzed.
EPA is seeking insightful, expert, and cost-effective applications from eligible applicants to provide the Chesapeake Bay Program’s non-federal partners with technical analysis and programmatic evaluation support related to water quality modeling and monitoring and spatial systems to manage, analyze, and map environmental data. The project assists the partners in meeting their restoration and protection goals and in increasing the transfer of scientific understanding to the Chesapeake Bay Program modeling, monitoring, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities. The recipient will support modeling, monitoring, and GIS programs needed to explain and communicate the health of and changes in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R3-CBP-23-18. Assistance Listing: 66.466. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $5.3M per award.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.
Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CCGP) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Community Change Grants Program funds projects that provide meaningful improvements to the environmental, climate, and resilience conditions affecting disadvantaged communities. While broadly focused on environmental and climate justice, projects can include aspects that relate to community health and well-being through addressing environmental health risks. The program aims to fund community-driven pollution and climate resiliency solutions and strengthen communities' decision-making power. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.