Cooperative Agreement F25AC01814
- This $272,327 Cooperative Agreement award from the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) supports the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, Inc. (CBBEP) in enhancing migratory shorebird habitat through private lands conservation planning on the Texas coast. The project aims to implement comprehensive conservation initiatives that protect natural habitats while supporting sustainable...
- The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 2 awarded a $102,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, Inc. under the Coastal program (CFDA 15.630) for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026. The funding will support technical and financial assistance efforts by the awardee to implement voluntary coastal habitat protection, restoration, and improvement projects in Texas. Specifically, the awardee will work with partners to carry out...
- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through its Coastal Program (CFDA 15.630), has awarded a $100,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Partnership for Gulf Coast Land Conservation, Inc. (GULF PARTNERSHIP) to support its Project Assistance Program in Texas. The program provides upfront due diligence services, including appraisals, title examinations, environmental studies, and other necessary activities, to regional conservation organizations. This allows partners to leverage an additional $52M in...
- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through its Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration program (CFDA 15.614), awarded a $2,035,000 Project Grant to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) to conserve 1,700 acres of coastal wetlands and associated upland habitats in Trinity Bay, Texas. This project will protect salt and brackish marshes, freshwater wetlands, and coastal prairie habitats that provide critical habitat for the federally...
- This $1,700,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Estuary Program (CFDA 66.456) will support the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, Inc. (CBBEP) in implementing their Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) to protect and restore the water quality, habitats, and living resources of the Texas Coastal Bend estuaries. The funded activities include: 1) Coastal bird population restoration and education, 2) Environmental...
- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 2) awarded a $100,000 Cooperative Agreement to Farwide Conservation Inc. under the Coastal Program (CFDA 15.630) to restore and enhance wetland habitats in the Texas coastal region. Through this 5-year project, Farwide will work with partners to identify potential wetland conservation projects, develop preliminary restoration and enhancement plans, and coordinate with stakeholders to determine project feasibility,...
- This federal Project Grant award, with a total of $3,450,950 obligated, was provided by the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service under the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration (CFDA 15.614) program. The objective of the project is to purchase approximately 164 acres of coastal habitats in Texas and conserve them in perpetuity as part of the 898-acre Coastal Heritage Preserve managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). This acquisition will...
- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) awarded a $2,120,000 Cooperative Agreement to Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to protect shoreline and adjacent marsh habitat from erosive forces in the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway at the Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuge in Matagorda County, Texas. The 3-year project, starting on October 1, 2025 and ending on August 31, 2027, will involve the implementation of 1.5 miles of rock riprap breakwater along the refuge's southern boundary. This is funded under the...
- The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 2 awarded a $125,904 Cooperative Agreement to the American Bird Conservancy under the Coastal Program (CFDA 15.630). The funding supports the Texas Shorebird and Seabird Stewardship Program from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2026. Under the award, the American Bird Conservancy will deliver technical and financial assistance to implement voluntary coastal habitat protection, restoration, and improvement projects that...
- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), through its Coastal Program (CFDA 15.630), awarded a $201,703.20 Cooperative Agreement to the National Audubon Society, Inc. to enhance 360 acres of marsh, prairie, and savanna habitat in partnership with the Chicago Park District (CPD). The project aims to benefit marsh birds, migratory birds, pollinators, and fish by managing invasive species, collecting and planting native seeds and plugs, and providing support to the CPD in managing their 8,000 acres...
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Coastal Program (CFDA 15.630), awarded a $190,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, Inc. (CBBEP) to restore and manage upland and estuarine habitats in the Texas Coastal Bend region. The three-part project aims to: 1) Restore 230 acres of coastal prairie habitat by removing invasive species; 2) Manage and protect 300 acres of waterbird habitat by enhancing rookery islands and monitoring predators; and 3) Improve up to 700 acres of estuarine habitat through increased water circulation. The project will be implemented from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2030 to increase the abundance and quality of coastal habitats and support fish and wildlife populations in the region. CBBEP will collaborate with sub-recipients like Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and various conservation organizations to deliver these habitat restoration and management initiatives.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $190.0k | 9/12/25 |