In texas, approximately 97 percent of land is privately owned, and the participation of private landowners is essential to the continued success of natural resource and conservation programs

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) awarded a $100,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Grasslans Charitable Foundation under the Partners for Fish and Wildlife (CFDA 15.631) program. This 2-year award, effective from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2026, will support conservation delivery services to private landowners in Texas. Specifically, Grasslans Charitable Foundation will educate landowners and the public on the importance of Texas natural resources, and support locally-led conservation efforts through the USFWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife program. This includes providing technical and financial assistance to enroll private landowners and Native American Tribes in voluntary habitat restoration projects to benefit migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, native pollinators, and monarch butterflies. The Cooperative Agreement aligns with the Biden Administration's America the Beautiful initiative by pursuing a collaborative, inclusive approach to conservation that honors private property rights.

Grasslans charitable foundation is a conservation delivery partner that help enhance habitats for species of concern to private landowners. The program supports president biden s america the beautiful initiative by pursuing a collaborative and inclusive approach to conservation through educating landowners and the public about the importance of texas natural resources. Also, by supporting locally led and locally designed conservation efforts through natural resources agencies such as the U.S. Fish and wildlife service s partners for fish and wildlife program. Lastly, this program also supports biden s initiative by honoring private property rights. The actions from this grant will allow private landowners to continue to provide habitat enhancement needs for species of concern and also improve resiliency to these species by increasing the amount and quality of enhanced habitat available to all species that are occurring in these ecosystems.