Assistance Listing 15.660
Candidate Species Conservation
Department of the Interior · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listing 15.660, “Candidate Species Conservation,” is a federal program administered by Department of the Interior. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 2 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $4.4M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
The objective is to secure candidate and other at-risk species information or undertake restoration actions that will help avert federal listing of species. The purpose is to provide a means by which the ecosystems upon which candidate and at-risk species depend may be conserved, to provide a program for the conservation of these species.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 15.660
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Other
Anyone except Federal Agencies.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Varies by Region.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.660. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 15.660
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Candidate Species Conservation FundFish and Wildlife Service | Closed | $1K – $500K | Sep 30, 2021 | 15.660 |
Endangered Species-Candidate ConservationFish and Wildlife Service | Closed | $1 – $150K | Jul 7, 2014 | 15.660 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 15.660?
15.660 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Candidate Species Conservation.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 15.660?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 15.660 provide?
The agency reported $4,400,000 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.