The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is offering a grant of $100,000 to establish a cooperative agreement for the National Wildlife Refuge System Friends Group grant program. This grant aims to support start-up, capacity building, and specific projects to assist Friends Groups in becoming effective co-stewards of natural resources within the Refuge System, with a special emphasis on mentoring projects. The program provides competitive seed grants for creative proposals that enhance the number and effectiveness of organizations supporting the Refuge System nationwide.
Opportunity ID: 275938
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F15AS00184 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NWRS Friends Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.654 — Visitor Facility Enhancements – Refuges and Wildlife |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 16, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – This is a Single Source continuation of a previous activity. The awardee has already been selected. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – This is a Single Source continuation of a previous activity. The awardee has already been selected. |
| Archive Date: | May 16, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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: | The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Foundation) is requesting $100,000 ($87,000 for projects and $13,000 for NFWF operations) to establish a cooperative agreement to support the National Wildlife Refuge System Friends Group grant program. The Foundation and Refuge System have shared the mission and goals of the Refuge System with millions of visitors across the country. This partnership has helped achieve numerous conservation, interpretive, and environmental education and outreach projects and providing additional support will facilitate the continuation of this work through a partnership with a proven track record of success. The National Wildlife Refuge System Friends Group grant program supports start-up, capacity building and specific projects that assist Friends Groups to be effective co-stewards of the important natural resources within the Refuge System. As a special emphasis, a portion of this agreement would be directed towards Friends mentoring projects. The program provides competitive seed grants to creative and innovative proposals that seek to increase the number and effectiveness of organizations assisting the Refuge System nationwide. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kevin Kilcullen
kevin_kilcullen@fws.gov Email:kevin_kilcullen@fws.gov |
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