F25AS00332 Highlands Conservation Act – Competitive Funding Round
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 Mun
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | F25AS00332 |
| Posted date | 05/19/2026 |
| Application deadline | Oct 31, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 3,850,000 |
| Award floor | 25,000 |
| Estimated total funding | 3,850,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 4 |
| Who can apply | 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 Municipal |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 15.667 |
| Description | 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 appropriated under the HCA is typically divided into two separate categories – Base and Competitive. Eligible applicants may submit requests for the Competitive Funding Round in response to this Notice of |
| Agency contact | Shelley_DiBona@ios.doi.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362484 |