F25AS00379 Highlands Conservation Act - Base Funding Round
This grant provides up to 50% funding for Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to acquire and conserve high-value land in the Highlands Region through the Highlands Conservation Act Base Funding Round.
Funder: Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Department of the Interior) — https://www.fws.gov
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,293,362 per state; total program funding $9,173,450; project period up to 4 years.
Summary: Supports land acquisition projects for conservation in the Highlands Region of CT, NJ, NY, and PA through grants to designated state agencies.
Key Information: Only Lead State Agencies designated by Governors may apply; 50% non-federal cost share required.
Description
This opportunity provides base funding under the Highlands Conservation Act Program, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to assist Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in conserving land and natural resources within the Highlands Region. Grants support land acquisition projects—either fee simple or conservation easement—by state, county, or municipal entities, aiming to conserve resources of high conservation value such as water, forests, agriculture, wildlife, recreation, or cultural resources. The program advances state and local initiatives to protect nationally significant landscapes, increase recreation opportunities, secure agricultural/forest resources, protect drinking water, and conserve wildlife habitat.
