Grant Details

General Overview

Grant Name and Funding Organization

Candidate Species Conservation Fund

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Total Funding Amount and Duration

Total funding amount is not specified.

Grant duration is not specified.

Primary Objective and Mission Statement

To support conservation efforts for candidate species.

To enhance the survival of species not yet listed under the Endangered Species Act.

Key Stakeholders and Beneficiaries

Federal, state, tribal, and local partners.

Non-profit organizations and landowners.

Grant Program Context and History

Part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's broader conservation initiatives.

Funding Source and Type

Federal funding through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Significance within Funding Landscape

Addresses conservation needs for species at risk of extinction.

Grant Frequency

Recurring grant program.

Organizational Aspects

Eligible Organization Types

Non-profit organizations

State and local governments

Tribal organizations

Specific Qualifications and Certifications Needed

Not specified.

Organizational Size and Capacity Requirements

Not specified.

Geographic Location Requirements

Projects must be located in the United States.

Track Record and Experience Requirements

Experience in conservation projects is preferred.

Partnership or Consortium Requirements

Collaboration with federal, state, tribal, and local partners is encouraged.

Organizational Structure Preferences

Not specified.

Inclusivity and Diversity Considerations

Not specified.

Previous Relationship with Funder Considerations

Not specified.

Organizational Maturity Requirements

Not specified.

Scope and Focus

Primary Focus Areas and Priorities

Conservation of candidate species.

Target Sectors and Themes

Wildlife conservation.

Target Beneficiaries and Stakeholders

Candidate species and their habitats.

Geographic Coverage Requirements

Projects must be implemented within the United States.

Scope Limitations and Exclusions

Not specified.

Expected Outcomes and Deliverables

Improved conservation status of candidate species.

Alignment Requirements with Funder Priorities

Projects must align with the conservation goals of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Impact Expectations

Positive social and environmental impacts through species conservation.

Project Scale Requirements

Not specified.

Sustainability Expectations

Projects should aim for long-term sustainability of species populations.

Technical Details

Technical Expertise Requirements

Expertise in wildlife conservation is preferred.

Infrastructure Requirements

Not specified.

Team Composition and Qualification Requirements

Not specified.

Research Methodology Requirements

Not specified.

Quality Standards and Expectations

Not specified.

Technical Documentation Requirements

Not specified.

Risk Management Expectations

Not specified.

Intellectual Property Policies

Not specified.

Technology Specifications

Not specified.

Technical Partnerships Expectations

Collaboration with various stakeholders is encouraged.

Security and Data Protection Requirements

Not specified.

Technical Compliance Standards

Not specified.

Financial Structure

Budget Range and Limitations

Not specified.

Eligible and Ineligible Costs

Not specified.

Matching Fund Requirements and Percentages

Not specified.

Co-financing Requirements

Not specified.

Payment Schedule and Mechanisms

Not specified.

Financial Reporting Requirements

Not specified.

Audit Requirements

Not specified.

Financial Sustainability Expectations

Not specified.

Cost-sharing Structures

Not specified.

Indirect Cost Policies

Not specified.

Budget Flexibility Parameters

Not specified.

Financial Guarantees Required

Not specified.

Timeline and Implementation

Application Deadlines and Submission Windows

Not specified.

Grant Duration Parameters

Not specified.

Implementation Timeline Expectations

Not specified.

Reporting Schedule and Frequency

Not specified.

Key Milestones and Deliverables Timeline

Not specified.

Monitoring and Evaluation Requirements

Not specified.

Implementation Phases Requirements

Not specified.

Extension Possibilities

Not specified.

Project Planning Requirements

Not specified.

Progress Tracking Mechanisms

Not specified.

Post-grant Period Expectations

Not specified.

Compliance and Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Must comply with the Endangered Species Act.

Required Permits and Authorizations

Not specified.

Data Protection and Privacy Regulations

Not specified.

Environmental Compliance Requirements

Not specified.

Ethical Standards and Requirements

Not specified.

International Collaboration Regulations

Not specified.

Industry-specific Regulatory Compliance

Not specified.

Labor Standards Compliance

Not specified.

Tax Implications and Requirements

Not specified.

Reporting Compliance Requirements

Not specified.

Accessibility and Inclusion Standards

Not specified.

Legal Framework Compliance

Not specified.

Application Process

Required Documentation and Materials

Not specified.

Application Procedure and Steps

Applications must be submitted through GrantSolutions.gov.

Evaluation Criteria and Scoring System

Not specified.

Review Process and Timeline

Not specified.

Selection Criteria and Priorities

Not specified.

Pre-application Requirements

Not specified.

Submission Format and Platform

Applications must be submitted online.

Supporting Materials Required

Not specified.

Interview or Presentation Requirements

Not specified.

Application Assistance Availability

Not specified.

Resubmission Policies

Not specified.

Special Considerations

Unique Aspects or Requirements

Not specified.

Potential Challenges or Limitations

Not specified.

Strategic Alignment Opportunities

Not specified.

Competitive Advantages Factors

Not specified.

Cross-cutting Themes

Not specified.

Innovation Requirements or Preferences

Not specified.

Research Component Requirements

Not specified.

Risk Tolerance and Mitigation Expectations

Not specified.

Cultural and Contextual Considerations

Not specified.

Knowledge Sharing Expectations

Not specified.

Previous Funding Patterns

Historical Grant Recipients Profile

Not specified.

Success Rate Statistics

Not specified.

Grant Size Trends

Not specified.

Recurring Grantee Patterns

Not specified.

Geographic Distribution Patterns

Not specified.

Sector Concentration Patterns

Not specified.

Emerging Priority Areas

Not specified.

Changes in Funding Criteria Over Time

Not specified.

Success Stories and Case Studies

Not specified.

Lessons Learned from Previous Cycles

Not specified.

Grant Details

conservation wildlife endangered species habitat restoration biodiversity environmental protection
Candidate Species Conservation Fund
CSCF
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grants
NGO PUBLIC OTHER
US
ENVIRONMENT SOCIAL
OTHER
OTHER
SDG15
FUNDING
None
500000.00
0.00
0.00
USD
None
Oct. 1, 2025, 3:59 a.m.
Rolling basis throughout the fiscal year.