Species Recovery Grants to States (Section 6 Program)
This grant provides funding to eligible state agencies for conservation, recovery, and research activities for endangered or threatened marine species under NOAA's jurisdiction, excluding Pacific salmonids and marine mammal rescue.
Funder: DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Due Dates: June 20, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 per award; project period up to 3 years; approx. 7 awards expected
Summary: Supports state agencies in developing and implementing conservation programs for endangered, threatened, candidate, or recently delisted marine and anadromous species under NOAA’s NMFS jurisdiction.
Key Information: Proposals for Pacific salmonids or marine mammal stranding/rehabilitation are not eligible.
Description
This program provides federal assistance to eligible state agencies for the conservation and recovery of marine and anadromous species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and under the jurisdiction of NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Funding supports activities such as management, scientific research, monitoring, and outreach to address priority actions in ESA Recovery Plans or Outlines. Proposals may also address candidate, proposed, or recently delisted species, but priority is given to listed species. Projects should demonstrate clear conservation benefits and align with NMFS-identified priorities.
