Mexican Wolf Recovery

To provide federal financial assistance to secure Mexican Wolf information, undertake actions that will lead to delisting of the Mexican Wolf, and help prevent extinction or aid in the recovery of the Mexican Wolf.

State and local government agencies; Institutions of higher education, including public, private state colleges and universities; nonprofits; Native American tribal organizations; city, county or township governments; individuals; Native American tribal governments (federally-recognized); for-profit organizations; and small businesses.

Notification of an award is the issuance of a grant or cooperative agreement document by Awarding Official. Each proposal is reviewed by the Mexican Wolf Recovery Program staff who make recommendations for funding. The evaluations are based on the criteria outlined in the request for federal assistance. The proposals are ranked and the Mexican Wolf Recovery Coordinator selects proposals that best support the program within available funding. Once a recovery activity is selected for funding, a funding instrument, i.e., notice of award, between Fish and Wildlife Service and the recipient is drafted. The award is processed through the Southwest Regional Ecological Services office and sent to the recipient for signature. The award is considered executed when signed copies of the agreement are received from the recipient and the Ecological Services office has obligated funds to the agreement.

Up to 180 days, however consideration of applications will ultimately be based on FWS budget availability which varies from year to year.