F25AS00332 Highlands Conservation Act – Competitive Funding Round
Open. Closes October 31, 2026, 9 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Fish and Wildlife Service, opportunity number F25AS00332.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | F25AS00332 |
| Assistance listing | 15.667 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Natural Resources |
| Posted | May 19, 2026 |
| Closes | October 31, 2026 From the notice: Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Award range | $25,000 to $3,850,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 4 |
| Total program funding | $3,850,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | State governments |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: Only the Lead State Agency (or Agencies) as determined by the Governor of each Highlands State may be the applicant for funding under the Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program. If the Governor assigns multiple Lead Agencies, those Agencies must coordinate on funding requests prior to submission and ensure no more than the maximum allowable amount is requested through this funding opportunity. All or part of the funds received by the Lead State Agency may be subawarded to a County or… |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
The Highlands Conservation Act Program (HCA) is administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to assist Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in the protection of land and natural resources in the Highlands Region. HCA grants support land conservation projects in which a State, County, or Municipal entity acquires land or an interest in land from a willing seller to conserve resources of high conservation value.Governors of the four Highlands States may submit proposals for up to 50% of the total cost of land conservation projects in the Highlands Region.Funding…
Official notice and documents
- 5.19.2026 Foa_Content_of_F25AS00332.pdf (Full Announcement)
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