The Department of Natural Resources is offering a grant to modify an existing agreement for the Rio Grande Water Rights Transactions Program in the Canalization Reach. This modification will facilitate financial assistance agreements for water rights purchases, benefiting wildlife, habitat restoration, endangered species, wetland, and riparian habitat management in southern New Mexico.
Opportunity ID: 145034
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | F12AS00080 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Modification of Contract for Establishment of Environmental Water Rights Transaction program for the Rio Grande |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Environment |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.663 — National Fish and Wildlife Foundation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Feb 20, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 24, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 24, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 137,645 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $137,645 |
| Award Floor:: | $137,645 |
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 purpose of this Grant Agreement is to modify the existing agreement covering the establishment of the Rio Grande Water Rights Transactions Program with the focus on the Canalization Reach of the Rio Grande from Caballo Dam south to the New Mexico State line. This modification will enable financial assistance grant agreements with two local irrigation districts. The objective is to purchase water rights to use for wildlife and habitat restoration on the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico. This project will benefit the public by making water available for native habitat restoration to benefit endangered species, improve management of wetland and riparian habitats and promote healthy ecosystems. |
| 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 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1