Healthier Ecosystems
Landowner Incentive Program
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awarded $34.8 million in grants to States under the Administration's Landowner Incentive Program in February 2003. In February 2004, the Service awarded another $25.8 million under this program. The program will assist private landowners in conserving and restoring the habitat of endangered species and other at-risk plants and animals. State fish and wildlife agencies, landowners, non-profit groups, or tribes must contribute at least 25 percent of the cost of projects. With these grants, states will be able to provide financial and technical assistance to interested landowners.