The USFWS is offering a grant for Urban Environmental Education Scholarships and Military Action Summit. The grant supports 2 scholarships for Masters Degrees in Urban Environmental Education targeting culturally diverse individuals, fostering environmental stewardship and leadership. Additionally, the grant funds a Military Action Summit promoting collaboration, inclusion, and workforce development opportunities in native communities. This opportunity aligns with the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956. Application deadline: Mar 16, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 292351
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00153 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Urban EE Scholarships and Military Action Summit |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.649 — Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 09, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $0 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $40,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | One single source grant award with IslandWood is being considered in accordance with DOI Policy 505 DM 2.14 B(1) and (4). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The USFWS received an unsolicited proposal from IslandWood to support 2 scholarships for Masters Degrees in Urban Environmental Education that will engage culturally and racially diverse young adults in meaningful educational experiences that focus on environmental and community stewardship and leadership; and to convene a Military Action Summit that fosters collaboration and inclusion with a focus on native communities, outdoor engagement and workforce development opportunities. This opportunity is offered under the authority of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Biologist Tracy Mccleaf (304) 876-7781
Tracy_McCleaf@fws.gov Email:Tracy_McCleaf@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 292351 Full Announcement-NOFO -> 20170222_IslandWood NOFO.pdf
Folder 292351 Other Supporting Documents-NOI -> sstm.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Biologist Tracy Mccleaf (304) 876-7781 Tracy_McCleaf@fws.gov Email: Tracy_McCleaf@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.649 | PKG00231267 | Mar 09, 2017 | Mar 16, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
292351 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
292351 SF424B-1.1.pdf
292351 SF424A-1.0.pdf
292351 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
292351 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
292351 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf