Endangered Species Recovery Land Acquisition Grant Program (Non-traditional Section 6)
Funds the acquisition of key habitats in California to aid the recovery of federally listed endangered and threatened species through science-based land conservation.
Funder: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline, projected) | February 2027 (Proposal submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $22.3 million total; no minimum or maximum per award; minimum 25% non-federal match required.
Summary: Supports acquisition of critical habitats in California to aid the recovery of endangered and threatened species.
Key Information: All dates are projected; confirm on the program page before applying.
Description
The Endangered Species Recovery Land Acquisition (RLA) Grant Program provides funding to California for acquiring habitats essential to the recovery of federally listed endangered and threatened species. Administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund and coordinated in California by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, this program aims to protect key habitats before they are lost to development or other land use changes. Acquisitions must align with approved or draft species recovery plans. Projects are competitively scored and prioritized by federal and state agencies, and funds are matched by states and non-federal entities to maximize conservation impact.
