The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is supporting the American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day project by providing a single-source cooperative agreement. This grant aims to enhance public access to public lands managed by the Service through promoting recreational activities like hiking and raising awareness about trail conservation. The project also aims to strengthen community relations by celebrating the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act of 1968. Applications are accepted until July 01, 2018. This grant falls under various conservation acts and aims to prioritize DOI and NWRS efforts.
Opportunity ID: 306544
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F18AS00191 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | American Hiking Society National Trails Day |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.654 — National Wildlife Refuge System Enhancements |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2018 This is a Notification of Intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to the American Hiking Society. The recipient has been selected. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2018 This is a Notification of Intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to the American Hiking Society. The recipient has been selected. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 02, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $60,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $60,000 |
| Award Floor: | $60,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have 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: | Headquarters National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) is posting this Notification of Intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to the American Hiking Society (AHS) for the AHS National Trails Day project. Awards issued under this program will support Department of the Interior (DOI) Priorities for Financial Assistance (see attachment A) and support NWRS efforts to identify, conserve, manage and enhance the physical and ecological infrastructure of public lands managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service). This project contributes to the Service conservation stewardship legacy by providing greater public access to public lands through promoting recreational activities such as hiking and informing the public about the need to protect and maintain trail corridors. Additionally, this project will promote the restoration of trust with our local communities through promoting awareness of Americaâ¿¿s trails and encouraging events that celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act of 1968.
This award is entered into under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serviceâ¿¿s CFDA 15.654 under the authority of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. §§2901-2911; Fish and Wildlife Act, 16 U.S.C. 742 et seq.; Refuge Recreation Act, 16 U.S.C. §§460k-460k(4); National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act, 16 U.S.C. §§668dd-ee; Public Lands Corps Act – Youth Conservation Corps, 16 U.S.C. §§1701-1706; Public Lands Corps Act – Public Lands Corps, 16 U.S.C. §§1721-1726; Archaeological Resources Protection Act, 16 U.S.C. §§470aa-ll; and Federal Aid for Highways-Other Highways, 23 U.S.C. §§201-204 and §206. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Specialist Patrick Schulze 703 358 2567
patrick_schulze@fws.gov Email:patrick_schulze@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 306544 Full Announcement-NOFO -> ncsigned 2018 AHS single source justification.pdf
Folder 306544 Full Announcement-NOFO -> F18AS00191 Full NOFO.pdf
Folder 306544 Full Announcement-NOFO -> American Hiking Society Single Source Review Criteria.pdf
Folder 306544 Full Announcement-NOFO -> DOI priorities.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Management Specialist Patrick Schulze 703 358 2567 patrick_schulze@fws.gov Email: patrick_schulze@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.654 | PKG00243401 | Jun 25, 2018 | Jul 01, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
306544 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
306544 SF424B-1.1.pdf
306544 SF424A-1.0.pdf
306544 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
306544 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
306544 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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