Funding Opportunity Number: F24AS00298
Agency: U.S. Department of the Interior — Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listing: 15.681 — Cooperative Agriculture
Funding Instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Funding Type: Discretionary
Category: Agriculture
Cost Sharing/Matching: No
Posted: March 6, 2024
Application Deadline: Open/Rolling (check Grants.gov)
The Cooperative Agriculture Program supports agricultural practices on National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) lands that advance the Fish and Wildlife Service’s conservation and resource management objectives. The program enables private individuals and small businesses to conduct farming activities that directly benefit wildlife habitat and species management.
Purpose and Use:
Funding and cooperative agreements support:
- Production or modification of cover types that meet life history requirements for target species (e.g., waterfowl production)
- Production of food sources for wildlife species with established management objectives
- Maintenance, rehabilitation, or reestablishment of natural habitat on refuge lands
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants include:
- Private individuals
- Small businesses
Additional Notes:
Pre-application coordination with the Fish and Wildlife Service is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.” Applicants should consult their State’s single point of contact for information on state review requirements.
Grantor Contact:
Christian Myers — christian_myers@fws.gov
Geographic Scope: National — projects occur on National Wildlife Refuge System lands.
