2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6)
About This Grant
The HCP Land Acquisition Grant program was designed to reduce conflicts between the conservation of listed species and competing land uses on specific parcels of land associated with approved and permitted HCPs. Under this program, the Service provides matching grants to states in support of land acquisition projects that will conserve species habitat in perpetuity through fee simple acquisition or the acquisition of permanent conservation easements. The Service considers the use of federal acquisition dollars by states for habitat protection associated with HCPs to be an important and effective mechanism to promote species recovery, prevent extinction, and preclude the need to list species under the ESA in the future. All land acquired through these grants complements, but does not replace, the mitigation, minimization, and/or monitoring commitments of the HCP. Thus, this work is additive to the conservation commitments entered into when HCPs are permitted and serves as a meaningful way to leverage non-federal investment in species recovery and connect conservation lands across the landscape. Please Note: Applicants to the 2026 Nontraditional Section 6: HCP Land Acquisition grant program must submit a proposal through this State opportunity. CDFW will not forward proposals to USFWS that were not submitted through this solicitation. This is a federal grant program administered by the State. Federal conditions are subject to change. The timeline for the FY2026 US Fish and Wildlife Service Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants Funding Opportunity is set by the US Fish and Wildlife Service; it is unknown when that funding opportunity will be released. Proposals must be reviewed and approved by CDFW Regional staff. Contact your CDFW Region to coordinate on proposals. CDFW Regions will submit proposals to nccp@wildlife.ca.gov. Resources for this solicitation are based on the FY2025 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: Habitat Conservation Plan Land Acquisition Grants funding opportunity announcement from the US Fish and Wildlife Service (F25AS00035) and FY2025 CDFW requirements.
Grant Summary
2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6) is a Department of Fish and Wildlife grant providing $10K to $26M for nonprofit, municipality, school district. Applications are due 2026-08-14 (closing in 21 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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$10K–$26M
2026-08-14
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for 2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6) from Department of Fish and Wildlife, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Department of Fish and Wildlife before the deadline.
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2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the 2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6)?
2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6) is offered by Department of Fish and Wildlife and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality, school district, tribal government. It is available in CA. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the 2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6) provide?
2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6) provides between $10K and $26M per award from Department of Fish and Wildlife. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the 2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6) deadline?
Applications for 2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6) are due 2026-08-14 (closing in 21 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Department of Fish and Wildlife, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the 2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6)?
To apply for 2026 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund: HCP Land Acquisition (Nontraditional Section 6), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Department of Fish and Wildlife.