The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a grant to implement wildflower and native grass restoration on the Sacramento River NWR, focusing on Monarch Butterfly habitat. The recipient will also collaborate with the local school district to create a Monarch Butterfly Wildflower Pollinator Garden. Responsibilities include site preparation, restoration design, weed control, seed propagation, and environmental education for students. Funding will support staff time, equipment, restoration expertise, and materials. This grant opportunity aims to enhance habitat for Monarch Butterflies and provide hands-on educational experiences for local students. Closing date for applications is Jul 13, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 277697
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F15AS00333 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Monarch Butterfly and wildflower habitat resotration |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.608 — Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2015 THE RECIPIENT HAS BEEN SELECTED |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2015 THE RECIPIENT HAS BEEN SELECTED |
| Archive Date: | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $27,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,700 |
| Award Floor: | $100 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | THE RECIPIENT HAS BEEN SELECTED |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Implement approximately 25 acres of wildflower and native grass restoration for Monarch Butterfly habitat on the Sacramento River NWR. In addition, SNWRC staff will work with the recipient and the local school district to develop and maintain a Monarch Butterfly Wildflower Pollinator Garden on a Refuge Unit. The recipient of the funding will provide assistance to Refuge staff in site preparation, restoration design, weed control, seed propagation, native plant seed drilling, and hands on environmental education for local students. The Recipient will provide staff time, equipment, restoration expertise, seed collection, materials purchasing, and field opportunities for local students to assist in the implementation of restoration and maintenance. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Connie Sauer, 503-872-2826
Connie_Sauer@fws.gov Email:Connie_Sauer@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 277697 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package 1 -> sf424b assurances (non-construction).pdf
Folder 277697 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package 1 -> budget (non-construction).pdf
Folder 277697 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package 1 -> sf424 application (discretionary).pdf
Folder 277697 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package 1 -> notice of intent to award.pdf
Folder 277697 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package 1 -> notice of funding opportunity.pdf
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