The Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering the Shorebird Population Trend Monitoring Grant to conduct aerial surveys along the Atlantic coast of South America. The goal is to contribute data to shorebird population assessments and evaluate the effectiveness of conservation actions. This grant aligns with the department’s funding priorities of creating a conservation legacy and restoring trust with local communities. The program focuses on sustainable conservation stewardship by integrating survey data to conserve migratory shorebirds and engaging international partners for developing conservation solutions. This grant is a single source financial assistance award for monitoring shorebird populations and supporting conservation efforts.
Opportunity ID: 320506
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F19AS00391 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fish and Wildlife Coordination Assistance Programs |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.664 — Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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: | Legislative authority is based on U. S. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958, 16 U.S.C. 661-666; Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 742a; Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 16 US.C. 2901-2911; and the Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018.The northeastern coast of Southern America is one of the most important stopover and non-breeding regions for shorebirds in the Western Hemisphere. Aerial surveys have been a crucial tool for gathering data on population status and are the most effective method to monitor shorebirds in a region where population estimates based on mark/re-sighting or mark/recapture methods are not achievable because of limited access to key sites and a shortage of observers. Aerial surveys conducted since 2000 along South America’s Atlantic coast have quantified significant declines in shorebird population over the last 30 years. Aerial surveys, following well-described methods, will be repeated in northern and northeastern Brazil and along the coasts of French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela and Colombia. The goal of this project is to contribute data to shorebird population trend and status assessments and to evaluate effectiveness of shorebird conservation actions implemented throughout the Atlantic Flyway; the latter is critical to the adaptive management framework underpinning the Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative.
This program aligns with Departmental funding Priority #1, creating a conservation stewardship legacy second only to Teddy Roosevelt, as it promotes natural resource conservation through sustainable use integrating the best science (survey data) for the conservation of migratory shorebirds. By engaging network partners and other local stakeholders, this program aligns with Priority #3, restoring trust with our local communities, by improving relationships and expanding lines of communication with international partners who look to consider local communities in developing conservation solutions. This is an announcement for issuing a single source financial assistance award. This is announcement is for notification purposes only. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Specialist Annelee Motta 413-253-8290
annelee_motta@fws.gov Email:annelee_motta@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 320506 Full Announcement-F19AS00391 NOFO -> F19AS00391 NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Management 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.664 | PKG00254779 | Sep 11, 2019 | Sep 17, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
320506 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
320506 SF424B-1.1.pdf
320506 SF424A-1.0.pdf
320506 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
320506 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
320506 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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