The Environmental Department aims to support urban wildlife conservation through the Urban Wildlife Refuge Initiative. This grant, part of the Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnerships, focuses on engaging communities with minimal awareness of wildlife conservation. Organizations like the Friends of the Los Angeles River utilize resources like the River Rover, a mobile visitor center, to educate communities about the importance of the Los Angeles River. The grant enables initiatives like school visits and community park events to raise awareness about the river’s ecological significance. Apply by Jul 28, 2014, to contribute to urban conservation efforts and foster appreciation for wildlife in diverse urban communities.
Opportunity ID: 259846
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | F14AS00312 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Urban Initiative |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Education |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.676 — Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 18, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Jul 18, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 28, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 28, 2014 |
| Archive Date:: | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 25,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description:: | The Service has developed the Urban Wildlife Refuge Initiative and the The National Wildlife Refuge System designated eight demographically and geographically varied cities as the pilot programs for the ¿Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnerships¿ in in 2013. One of the goals of the Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnerships is to engage communities, where awareness of the Service is minimal to lacking, in order to encourage and nurture an appreciation of wildlife conservation to new audiences. The Friends of the Los Angeles River (FOLAR) was selected as one of the eight Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnerships to provide education and outreach about the past, present and future of the Los Angeles River. FOLAR has recently completed the construction of the $500,000 River Rover, a mobile visitor center and environmental education classroom that will be able to uniquely reach diverse urban communities along the Los Angeles River. The River Rover will be used by the Friends of the Los Angeles River to ¿bring the river to the people and the people to the river.¿ By visiting schools, hosting events at community riverside parks, and participating in outreach events the River Rover will educate community member and school children about the past, present and future of the Los Angeles River. The River Rover will travel to schools and community parks along the Los Angeles River to teach community members about the valuable resources the Los Angeles River has for wildlife and the people. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Jul 18, 2014 | |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1