Program Name	Proactive Species Conservation Program
Program Information
Sponsor(s) (fed, state, etc.):	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Program Description / Purpose:	The Proactive Species Conservation Grant Program supports voluntary conservation efforts designed to conserve marine and anadromous species before listing under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) becomes necessary. Through this grant program, NMFS will provide Federal assistance, in the form of grants or cooperative agreements, to support the development and implementation of conservation plans for species it has identified as Species of Concern.
Program Requirements / Restrictions:	Eligible applicants are state, tribal, or local governments that have regulatory or management authority over activities that affect one or more Species of Concern identified by NMFS.
Program Active:	Yes
Program Website:	http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/concern/grant.htm
Eligibility Information
Eligible State(s):	Nationwide
Award Information
Assistance Type:	Grants
Match Required:	No
Application Information
Application Available Online?	No
Contact Information
Primary Contact:	Helen Golde Acting Director National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 1315 East West Highway Silver Spring , MD  20910 Phone: 301-427-8400 Fax: Email: PR.Webmaster@noaa.gov
Topic Areas
Coastal Waters
Conservation Fisheries
Last Updated:	6/6/2012