Grant Opportunity: Youth Wetlands Restoration Project at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore – INDU

The Department of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is offering a grant to support a Youth Wetlands Restoration Crew project without competition. The project aims to restore and enhance 300 acres of wetlands at the national park by eradicating invasive species and establishing native plant assemblages. The grant involves hands-on habitat management activities such as plant propagation, installation, seed collection, and site preparation using various tools and equipment. This grant opportunity is open for youth interested in environmental conservation and wetland restoration. Application deadline is June 3, 2016.

Opportunity ID: 284143

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	NOIP16AC00323
Funding Opportunity Title:	Notice of Intent to Fund: Youth Wetlands Restoration Crew – INDU
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:	15.931 — Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	May 26, 2016
Last Updated Date:	–
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 03, 2016
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 03, 2016
Archive Date:	Jul 03, 2016
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$40,000
Award Ceiling:	$40,000
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:	National Park Service
Description:	THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. THIS IS A NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO FUND WITHOUT COMPETITION. OVERVIEW Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is a National Park surrounded by an urban/industrial complex. In the mid twentieth century, actions to remove wetlands from the dunes adjacent to southern Lake Michigan which included lands of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore were initiated. These actions resulted in thousands of acres of wetland being removed from northwest Indiana. Wetland provides numerous ecosystem services including among other ecosystem services water purification, flood control, and habitat for rare plants, waterfowl and other life forms. Therefore, it is desired to restore historic wetland to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. STATEMENT OF JOINT OBJECTIVES/PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN Work efforts will focus on restoration and enhancement of approximately 300 acres. Objectives of work effort are eradication of invasive species and establishment of native plant assemblages. RECIPIENT INVOLVEMENT The youth team will conduct habitat management activities associated with wetland restoration actions. Wetland restoration work will include plant propagation, plant installation, seed collection and site preparation. Site preparation work will include herbicide applications and the use of tools and operating equipment such as hand saws, loppers, pruners, sprayers, and brush cutters to remove undesirable plants.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Julie Hendricks Lead Grants Management Specialist Phone 4026611662 Email:julie_hendricks@nps.gov

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