Awards grants to maintain or improve interconnected, native grasslands in focal areas to sustain healthy populations of grassland-obligate species while fostering sustainable livelihoods and preserving cultural identities. Focal areas include the Dakota Grasslands, Missouri-Milk River Grasslands, and Powder River-Thunder Basin Grasslands. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, Federal and state agencies, local and municipal governments, Tribal agencies, and education institutions.