Closed · F25AS00226 · CFDA 15.666 · Discretionary

F25AS00226 Endangered Species Conservation - Wolf Livestock Loss Compensation and Prevention Grants

Federal grant opportunity posted by Fish and Wildlife Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.

Varies
Award range
Closed
Status
March 28, 2025
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

F25AS00226 Endangered Species Conservation - Wolf Livestock Loss Compensation and Prevention Grants is a closed discretionary listing from Fish and Wildlife Service that offered Varies by applicant. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

Varies
award range
Closed
application status
15.666
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - F25AS00226 Endangered Species Conservation - Wolf Livestock Loss Compensation and Prevention Grants - is cataloged under number F25AS00226 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 15.666, posted by Fish and Wildlife Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 21, 2025 and last updated on March 7, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. The agency has projected $900,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on March 28, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Varies by applicant

Close Date

March 28, 2025

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM., ET, on the listed application due date.This program requires the submission of applications online through GrantSolutions.gov as applicants will receive an acknowledgement of application receipt. GrantSolutions automatically generates an electronic date and time stamp in the system upon application receipt. Applicants are encouraged to verify the completeness of their application package before submission using the checklist provided above.

Posted

January 21, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$900,000

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The Wolf Livestock Loss Demonstration Project Grant Program, authorized through Subtitle C of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009, provides federal financial assistance to states and tribes for two purposes:Prevention - Provide funding to assist livestock producers in undertaking proactive, nonlethal activities to reduce the risk of livestock loss due to predation by wolves.Compensation - Provide funding to reimburse livestock producers for livestock losses due to such predation.Proactive, nonlethal preventive measures eligible for funding include, but are not limited to, fencing, livestock guard dogs, and range riders who patrol areas occupied by livestock susceptible to predation by wolves. Depredation Compensation funding may be used for the reimbursement of livestock losses due to confirmed wolf depredation. Qualifying livestock includes cattle, swine, horses, mules, sheep, goats and livestock guard animals.States and tribes (hereafter, applicants) may apply for Depredation Compensation funding for the reimbursement of livestock losses and/or a Depredation Prevention funding for preventative management activities that occur on federal, state, or private land, or land owned by, or held in trust for the benefit of, a tribe.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 07. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Patrick McKenney fws_es_grants@fws.gov

Key Dates

Posted January 21, 2025
Close Date March 28, 2025
Archive Date October 1, 2025
Last Updated March 7, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "F25AS00226 Endangered Species Conservation - Wolf Livestock Loss Compensation and Prevention Grants", offered by Fish and Wildlife Service. It is associated with CFDA program 15.666. The Wolf Livestock Loss Demonstration Project Grant Program, authorized through Subtitle C of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009, provides federal financial assistance to states and tribe...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 28, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant. Total estimated funding: $900,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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