Nevada Traditional Section 6 Grants

Nevada Traditional Section 6 Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Nevada Division of Forestry
Last Updated: August 04, 2025

Summary

The Nevada Traditional Section 6 Grants program supports conservation efforts for endangered and threatened species on non-federal lands. Funded by the USFWS and NDF, the program offers resources for habitat restoration, species introduction, and public outreach. Eligible activities include genetic research, habitat surveys, and monitoring of at-risk species, fostering collaboration with local communities to enhance conservation strategies.

Overview

NOTE: Grant applications must be submitted by NDF on behalf of the applicant to FWS. Traditional Section 6 Grants More than half of all species listed as endangered or threatened spend at least part of their life cycle on non-federal lands. The USFWS and NDF recognize that success in conserving species requires working cooperatively with local communities to foster voluntary stewardship efforts on non-federal lands. Tools are available under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to help States and landowners plan and implement projects to conserve species. This program offers Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Funds for: Introduction of species into suitable habitats within their historic range Enhancement or restoration of habitat Surveys and inventories of habitats Species status surveys Propagation of animals and plants Research such as genetic analysis to determine genetic health and population structure Public education and outreach tools such as website development or coordination workshops with local landowners to address a specific threat to a species Monitoring of candidate, at-risk and recently recovered species Other qualifying activities

Eligibility

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