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Species Recovery Grants to States (Section 6 Program)

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DOC NOAA - ERA Production

<p>States play an essential role in conserving and recovering species listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), 16 U.S.C. 1535. Listed species under NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) jurisdiction may spend all or part of their life cycles in state waters, and success in conserving these species depends largely on working cooperatively with the States. NMFS is authorized to provide Federal assistance to eligible State agencies to support the development and implementation of conservation programs for listed marine and anadromous species that reside within that State. This assistance, provided in the form of grants or cooperative agreements through the Species Recovery Grants to States Program, can be used to support conservation activities for any endangered or threatened species, as well as monitoring candidate species, recently delisted species, and species proposed for listing under the ESA. Funded activities may include development and implementation of management efforts, scientific research, and public education and outreach. Proposals should seek to address priority actions in ESA Recovery Plans or Recovery Outlines to the extent possible. Any State agency that has entered into an agreement with NMFS pursuant to section 6(c) of the ESA or enters into such an agreement within 30 days of the application deadline is eligible to apply under this solicitation. Proposals focusing on Pacific salmonids will not be considered for funding under this grant program; such projects may be considered through the NMFS Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund. Additionally, proposals focusing on marine mammals stranding response and/or rehabilitation will not be considered for funding under this grant program; such projects may be considered and funded by NOAA through the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program. Proposals focused on stranding response, rehabilitation, or related activities for species supported through other dedicated NOAA funding programs may also not be considered under this grant program. This document describes how to submit proposals for funding in fiscal year (FY) 2026 and how NMFS will evaluate and select proposals for funding should funding be appropriated for this program. This document should be read in its entirety; some information has changed from the previous year.&nbsp;</p>

Up to $250K
2026-06-20
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Species Recovery Grants to States (Section 6 Program)

open

DOC NOAA - ERA Production

States play an essential role in conserving and recovering species listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), 16 U.S.C. 1535. Listed species under NOAA s National Marine Fisheries Service s (NMFS) jurisdiction may spend all or part of their life cycles in state waters, and success in conserving these species depends largely on working cooperatively with the States. NMFS is authorized to provide Federal assistance to eligible State agencies to support the development and implementation of conservation programs for listed marine and anadromous species that reside within that State. This assistance, provided in the form of grants or cooperative agreements through the Species Recovery Grants to States Program, can be used to support conservation activities for any endangered or threatened species, as well as monitoring candidate species, recently delisted species, and species proposed for listing under the ESA. Funded activities may include development and implementation of management efforts, scientific research, and public education and outreach. Proposals should seek to address priority actions in ESA Recovery Plans or Recovery Outlines to the extent possible. Any State agency that has entered into an agreement with NMFS pursuant to section 6(c) of the ESA or enters into such an agreement within 30 days of the application deadline is eligible to apply under this solicitation. Proposals focusing on Pacific salmonids will not be considered for funding under this grant program; such projects may be considered through the NMFS Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund. Additionally, proposals focusing on marine mammals stranding response and/or rehabilitation will not be considered for funding under this grant program; such projects may be considered and funded by NOAA through the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program. Proposals focused on stranding response, rehabilitation, or related activities for species supported through other dedicated NOAA funding programs may also not be considered under this grant program. This document describes how to submit proposals for funding in fiscal year (FY) 2026 and how NMFS will evaluate and select proposals for funding should funding be appropriated for this program. This document should be read in its entirety; some information has changed from the previous year.

Up to $250K
2026-06-20
Environmentalsustainability

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Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant NameFunderAmountDeadline
Advancing NATO’s Collective Defense and Industrial CapacityU.S. Mission to Belgium$10K - $50KJun 20, 2026
Species Recovery Grants to States (Section 6 Program)DOC NOAA - ERA ProductionUp to $250KJun 20, 2026
Advancing NATO&rsquo;s Collective Defense and Industrial CapacityU.S. Mission to BelgiumVariesJun 20, 2026
Species Recovery Grants to States (Section 6 Program)DOC NOAA - ERA ProductionUp to $250KJun 20, 2026
Solutions for Energy Security A U.S. India Energy Technology PartnershipU.S. Mission to India$300K - $300KJun 20, 2026
Program Year 2026 Senior Community Service Employment Program State, Territorial, and National GranteesEmployment and Training AdministrationUp to $44.3MJun 20, 2026
Program Year 2026 National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Housing ServicesEmployment and Training AdministrationUp to $1.3MJun 20, 2026
Program Year 2026 National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Career Service TrainingEmployment and Training AdministrationUp to $7.0MJun 20, 2026
Program Year 2026 National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Youth ServicesEmployment and Training AdministrationUp to $300KJun 20, 2026
Advancing NATO s Collective Defense and Industrial CapacityU.S. Mission to Belgium$10K - $50KJun 20, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions: Grants for Youth Programs

What are the largest federal grant programs for youth?
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program provides over $1.3 billion annually for after-school and summer programs. The Corporation for National and Community Service funds AmeriCorps programs serving youth. OJJDP provides juvenile justice and youth mentoring grants.
Can small youth nonprofits get grant funding?
Yes. Community foundations, United Way chapters, and corporate giving programs frequently fund local youth organizations with grants from $1,000 to $25,000. State departments of education distribute federal pass-through funds for youth programming. Building a track record with smaller grants opens doors to larger federal programs.
What outcomes do youth program funders expect?
Common metrics include: academic improvement (grades, test scores), attendance and engagement rates, social-emotional development measures, youth retention in programming, and post-program outcomes (graduation, employment). Collect baseline data before your program starts and track progress consistently.

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