Southeast Region Flex Funds

About this grant

The Endangered Species Program of the Southeast Region provides financial assistance on a competitive baiss to educators, researchers, non-federal agencies, private businesses, individuals and other partners interested in the conservation and recovery of endangered, threatened, candidate, and/or species of conservation interest. Grant Number: FWS-R4-FLEXFUND. Expected awards: 25.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Applicants should have a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the biology and conservation needs of endangered, threatened, candidate, and species of conservation interest to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the southeastern U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

What the funding covers

• Award Range: $1 to $300K
• Expected Number of Awards: 25
• Total Program Funding: $300K

How to apply

1. 1Check eligibility: Confirm your organization type (e.g., nonprofit, state government), project alignment, and deadlines from the opportunity synopsis.
2. 2Register: Create a Grants.gov account via Login.gov, complete SAM.gov and UEI registration, and authorize organization representatives (takes 2-4 weeks).
3. 3Prepare application: Select "Apply" to open Workspace, download forms (e.g., SF-424), complete offline/online with validation checks, and upload supporting docs like budgets and narratives.
4. 4Submit and track: Check package for errors, sign/submit via Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), and monitor status with your tracking number
5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: FWS-R4-FLEXFUND
7. 7Posted: 2008-06-17

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