Endangered Species Conservation-Wolf Livestock Loss Compensation and Prevention

To provide federal financial assistance to livestock producers undertaking proactive, non-lethal activities to reduce the risk of livestock loss due to predation by wolves and to compensate livestock producers for livestock losses due to such predati

The Wolf Livestock Loss Demonstration Project Grant Program, authorized through Subtitle C of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009, provides federal financial assistance to states and tribes to assist livestock producers in undertaking proactive, nonlethal activities to reduce the risk of livestock loss due to predation by wolves and to reimburse livestock producers for livestock losses due to such predation. Proactive, nonlethal preventive measures eligible for funding include, but are not limited to, fencing, livestock guard dogs, and range riders who patrol areas occupied by livestock susceptible to predation by wolves. Depredation compensation funding may be used for the reimbursement of livestock losses due to confirmed wolf depredation. Qualifying livestock includes cattle, swine, horses, mules, sheep, goats and livestock guard animals.

State governments/agencies Indian tribes as defined in Public Law111-11

Individual/ Family Small Business Profit Organization Private Organization Anyone/ General Public Farmer/ Rancher/ Agricultural Producer Small Business Person Land/ Property Owner

Financial assistance awarded through this Program can be used by eligible States and Indian tribes in supporting projects that assist livestock producers in undertaking proactive, non-lethal activities to reduce the risk of livestock loss due to predation by wolves or to compensate livestock producers for livestock losses caused by wolves. Appropriated funds will be divided equally in support of these two objectives. Qualifying projects must include at a minimum a 50 percent non-Federal cost share. These restrictions can be found in Pub. L. 111-11, 123 STAT. 1171, §6202(a).

Financial assistance awarded through this Program can be used by eligible States and Indian tribes in supporting projects that assist livestock producers in undertaking proactive, non-lethal activities to reduce the risk of livestock loss due to predation by wolves or to compensate livestock producers for livestock losses caused by wolves. Appropriated funds will be divided equally in support of these two objectives. Qualifying projects must include at a minimum a 50 percent non-Federal cost share. These restrictions can be found in Pub. L. 111-11, 123 STAT. 1171, §6202(a).

The period of performance for these awards is one year.

Eligible State and Tribal applicants are encouraged to contact the appropriate Regional Coordinators to ensure all eligibility, credentials, and documentation requirements are met prior to application. An incomplete application will not be considered for funding. An eligible State or Indian tribe may apply for either or both sources of funding, but a separate application must be provided for each source of funding.

Awards to eligible State and Indian tribes will be made as grants based on (1) the level of livestock predation in the State or on the land owned by, or held in trust for the benefit of, the Indian tribe; (2) whether the State or Indian tribe is located in a geographic area that is at high risk for livestock predation; (3) any other factors that the Secretary of the Interior determines appropriate.

Awards to eligible State and Indian tribes will be made as grants based on 1) the level of livestock predation in the State or on the land owned by, or held in trust for the benefit of, the Indian tribe; 2) whether the State or Indian tribe is located in a geographic area that is at high risk for livestock predation; 3) any other factors that the Secretary of the Interior determines appropriate.

Project applicants are not prohibited from submitting applications for consideration for funding in a subsequent year.

Decisions can be appealed to the Fish and Wildlife Service, Chief, Endangered Species Division of Consultation, Habitat Conservation Planning, Recovery, and State Grants. Final determination rests with the Secretary of the Interior.