Endangered Species Conservation-Wolf Livestock Loss Compensation and Prevention
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
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 predation.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Government (general)
- Federal
- State
- Native American organizations
- Federally recognized tribes
State governments/agencies
Indian tribes as defined in Public Law111-11
Beneficiaries
- 11
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 19
- 29
- 31
- 34
Individual/ Family
Small Business
Profit Organization
Private Organization
Anyone/ General Public
Farmer/ Rancher/ Agricultural Producer
Small Business Person
Land/ Property Owner
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Eligible State and Tribal applicants must submit a project narrative identifying that they will adhere to P.L. 111-11. Applicants must also provide an Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424) and supporting information. This form must be signed by the official with the authority and responsibility to commit the State or Tribal body to participate in the program. An eligible State or Indian tribe may apply for either or both sources of funding.
Award Procedure
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.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
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).
Required Documentation
Funds are available only to States and Indian tribes with prior history of wolf depredation. To be eligible to receive a grant, a State or Indian tribe must (1) designate an appropriate agency of the State or Indian tribe to administer the one or more programs funded by the grant; (2) establish one or more accounts to receive grant funds; (3) maintain files of all claims received under programs funded by the grant, including supporting documentation; (4) submit annual reports to the Secretary of the Interior that include a summary of claims and expenditures under the program during the year, a description of any action taken on the claims, and such other reports as the Secretary may require to assist the Secretary in determining the effectiveness of activities provided assistance through this program; (5) promulgate rules for reimbursing livestock producers under the program. Applicants are also required to fully assess any claim of livestock depredation prior to issuing payment. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.
Matching Requirements
Qualifying projects must include at a minimum a 50 percent non-Federal cost share. The cost share may be cash or a third party in-kind contribution, such as volunteer efforts and donations of goods or services.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements