The Department of the Interior is offering a grant to Delmarva Resource Conservation & Development Council (DRCD) in Maryland to enhance habitat management activities for waterfowl and facilities maintenance at Blackwater and Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuges. This includes crop planting, waterfowl impoundment maintenance, and invasive plant spraying to support migratory and overwintering waterfowl. The grant also aims to improve hunt program support, infrastructure maintenance, and public recreation accessibility. This initiative aligns with conservation stewardship priorities and ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors and staff at the Chesapeake Marshlands NWR Complex. Closing date for applications is Sep 13, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 320193
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F19AS00360 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Wildlife Refuge Enhancements |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.654 — National Wildlife Refuge System Enhancements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 03, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 03, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 06, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 14, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $70,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $70,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | This is an announcement for issuing a single source financial assistance award to Delmarva Resource Conservation & Development Council (DRCD), Cambridge, Maryland. This announcement is for notification purposes only. This cooperative agreement will assist in habitat management activities for waterfowl and facilities maintenance at Blackwater and Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuges in Cambridge and Rock Hall MD respectively. This includes planting and maintaining over 400 acres of crops for migrating and overwintering waterfowl, waterfowl impoundment and pump maintenance, and spraying of invasive plants. DRCD will also assist in maintenance activities to support the hunt program on over 15,000 acres, and facilities support.The partnership supports the Secretarial priority of conservation stewardship by facilitating important habitat management for waterfowl and public recreation through hunting. The Chesapeake Marshlands NWR Complex provides critical migratory and overwintering habitat for Canada geese, American black ducks, tundra swans, and is a priority wetland in the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. 8. The partnership will help connect people with nature by creating a safe and accessible refuge, such as improving hunt roads and trails, as well as maintain infrastructure such as buildings and gates. This infrastructure improvement work not only saves money by proactively addressing maintenance issues, but also is important to ensuring a safe experience for visitors and staff. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Managment Specialist Annelee Motta 413-253-8290
annelee_motta@fws.gov Email:annelee_motta@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change close date | Sep 03, 2019 | |
| Sep 03, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F19AS00360 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Wildlife Refuge Enhancements |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.654 — National Wildlife Refuge System Enhancements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 03, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 03, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 06, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 14, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $70,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $70,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | This is an announcement for issuing a single source financial assistance award to Delmarva Resource Conservation & Development Council (DRCD), Cambridge, Maryland. This announcement is for notification purposes only. This cooperative agreement will assist in habitat management activities for waterfowl and facilities maintenance at Blackwater and Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuges in Cambridge and Rock Hall MD respectively. This includes planting and maintaining over 400 acres of crops for migrating and overwintering waterfowl, waterfowl impoundment and pump maintenance, and spraying of invasive plants. DRCD will also assist in maintenance activities to support the hunt program on over 15,000 acres, and facilities support.The partnership supports the Secretarial priority of conservation stewardship by facilitating important habitat management for waterfowl and public recreation through hunting. The Chesapeake Marshlands NWR Complex provides critical migratory and overwintering habitat for Canada geese, American black ducks, tundra swans, and is a priority wetland in the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. 8. The partnership will help connect people with nature by creating a safe and accessible refuge, such as improving hunt roads and trails, as well as maintain infrastructure such as buildings and gates. This infrastructure improvement work not only saves money by proactively addressing maintenance issues, but also is important to ensuring a safe experience for visitors and staff. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Managment Specialist Annelee Motta 413-253-8290
annelee_motta@fws.gov Email:annelee_motta@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F19AS00360 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Wildlife Refuge Enhancements |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.654 — National Wildlife Refuge System Enhancements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 03, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 03, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 06, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $70,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $70,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | This is an announcement for issuing a single source financial assistance award to Delmarva Resource Conservation & Development Council (DRCD), Cambridge, Maryland. This announcement is for notification purposes only. This cooperative agreement will assist in habitat management activities for waterfowl and facilities maintenance at Blackwater and Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuges in Cambridge and Rock Hall MD respectively. This includes planting and maintaining over 400 acres of crops for migrating and overwintering waterfowl, waterfowl impoundment and pump maintenance, and spraying of invasive plants. DRCD will also assist in maintenance activities to support the hunt program on over 15,000 acres, and facilities support. The partnership supports the Secretarial priority of conservation stewardship by facilitating important habitat management for waterfowl and public recreation through hunting. The Chesapeake Marshlands NWR Complex provides critical migratory and overwintering habitat for Canada geese, American black ducks, tundra swans, and is a priority wetland in the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. 8. The partnership will help connect people with nature by creating a safe and accessible refuge, such as improving hunt roads and trails, as well as maintain infrastructure such as buildings and gates. This infrastructure improvement work not only saves money by proactively addressing maintenance issues, but also is important to ensuring a safe experience for visitors and staff. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Managment Specialist Annelee Motta 413-253-8290
annelee_motta@fws.gov Email:annelee_motta@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 320193 Full Announcement-NOFO -> F19AS00306 NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Managment Specialist Annelee Motta 413-253-8290 annelee_motta@fws.gov Email: annelee_motta@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.654 | PKG00254478 | Sep 03, 2019 | Sep 13, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
320193 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
320193 SF424B-1.1.pdf
320193 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
320193 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
320193 SF424A-1.0.pdf
320193 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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