The US Fish and Wildlife Service at San Andres National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico offers a grant to modify the existing agreement for the Rio Grande Water Rights Transactions Program. The grant focuses on the Canalization Reach of the Rio Grande to purchase water rights for wildlife and habitat restoration in southern New Mexico. This initiative benefits endangered species, enhances wetland and riparian habitats, and sustains healthy ecosystems by providing water for native habitat restoration. Closing date for applications is February 24, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 145053
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | NWRS-22521-1201 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Modification of Contract for Establishment of Environmental Water Rights Transaction program for the Rio Grande |
| Opportunity Category:: | Continuation |
| 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:: | Feb 17, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 24, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 24, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Mar 25, 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:: | This announcement is for US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) San Andres National Wildlife Refuge (SANWR), New Mexico, Region 2, FY 2012. 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 | Feb 17, 2012 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 15.663 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00098430 |
| Opening Date: | Feb 20, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Feb 24, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Bernard Lujan |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
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| optional_forms | Faith Based EEO Survey [V1.2] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.663 | PKG00098430 | Feb 20, 2012 | Feb 24, 2012 | View | Bernard Lujan | Organization Applicants |