The Fish and Wildlife Service Coastal Program offers voluntary, incentive-based support through cooperative agreements to coastal communities and landowners for the restoration and protection of fish and wildlife habitat. The program focuses on strategic project planning, coordination with partners, and prioritizing geographic areas for habitat conservation. Projects funded must align with the program’s mission to promote biological diversity and sustainable practices based on scientific principles. Applicants are encouraged to review the program’s strategic plan and consult with the regional Coastal Program office before applying for funding. This grant opportunity is authorized under the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958. Deadline for applications is September 30, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 289863
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Coastal Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 500 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.630 — Coastal |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 03, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 08, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2017 End of Fiscal Year 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 05, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | We can partner with diversity of applicants. In general, partners are state, local, and tribal natural resource agencies, not-for-profit non-governmental organizations, and individuals. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Coastal Program is a voluntary, incentive-based program that provides direct technical assistance and financial assistance in the form of cooperative agreements to coastal communities and landowners to restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat on public and private lands. Coastal Program staff coordinate with project partners, stakeholders and other Service programs to identify geographic focus areas and develop habitat conservation priorities within these focus areas. Geographic focus areas are where the Coastal Program directs resources to conserve habitat for federal trust species. Project work plans are developed strategically, in coordination with partners, and with substantial involvement from Service field staff. Projects must advance our mission, promote biological diversity, and be based upon sound scientific biological principles. Program strategic plans inform the types of projects funded under this opportunity. Applicants seeking funding under this program should review the program strategic plan and also contact the regional Coastal Program office prior to submitting an application for funding.Authorizing statues include Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, 16 U.S.C. 742a-c, 747e-742j; and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958, 16 U.S.C. 661 667(e). |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Samantha Brooke 703-358-1829
samantha_brooke@fws.gov Email:samantha_brooke@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Changed budget information based on FY17 omnibus appropriations act. Changed Grantor Contact to Coastal Program Team Lead. | Jun 08, 2017 | |
| Jun 08, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Coastal Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 500 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.630 — Coastal |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 03, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 08, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2017 End of Fiscal Year 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 05, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | We can partner with diversity of applicants. In general, partners are state, local, and tribal natural resource agencies, not-for-profit non-governmental organizations, and individuals. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Coastal Program is a voluntary, incentive-based program that provides direct technical assistance and financial assistance in the form of cooperative agreements to coastal communities and landowners to restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat on public and private lands. Coastal Program staff coordinate with project partners, stakeholders and other Service programs to identify geographic focus areas and develop habitat conservation priorities within these focus areas. Geographic focus areas are where the Coastal Program directs resources to conserve habitat for federal trust species. Project work plans are developed strategically, in coordination with partners, and with substantial involvement from Service field staff. Projects must advance our mission, promote biological diversity, and be based upon sound scientific biological principles. Program strategic plans inform the types of projects funded under this opportunity. Applicants seeking funding under this program should review the program strategic plan and also contact the regional Coastal Program office prior to submitting an application for funding.Authorizing statues include Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, 16 U.S.C. 742a-c, 747e-742j; and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958, 16 U.S.C. 661 667(e). |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Samantha Brooke 703-358-1829
samantha_brooke@fws.gov Email:samantha_brooke@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Coastal Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 500 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.630 — Coastal |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 08, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 07, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals State governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Coastal Program is a voluntary, incentive-based program that provides direct technical assistance and financial assistance in the form of cooperative agreements to coastal communities and landowners to restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat on public and private lands. Coastal Program staff coordinate with project partners, stakeholders and other Service programs to identify geographic focus areas and develop habitat conservation priorities within these focus areas. Geographic focus areas are where the Coastal Program directs resources to conserve habitat for federal trust species. Project work plans are developed strategically, in coordination with partners, and with substantial involvement from Service field staff. Projects must advance our mission, promote biological diversity, and be based upon sound scientific biological principles. Program strategic plans inform the types of projects funded under this opportunity. Applicants seeking funding under this program should review the program strategic plan and also contact the regional Coastal Program office prior to submitting an application for funding.
Authorizing statues include Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, 16 U.S.C. 742a-c, 747e-742j; and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958, 16 U.S.C. 661 667(e). |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Chris Darnell 703-358-2236
chris_darnell@fws.gov Email:chris_darnell@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 289863 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> F17AS00014 full text NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Samantha Brooke 703-358-1829 samantha_brooke@fws.gov Email: samantha_brooke@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.630 | PKG00229027 | Sep 30, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
289863 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
289863 SF424B-1.1.pdf
289863 SF424A-1.0.pdf
289863 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
289863 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
289863 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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