The Department of the Interior is offering a grant aimed at engaging youth in education and employment opportunities related to various conservation acts. This grant opportunity falls under multiple legislative acts such as the National Fish Hatchery System Volunteer Act and Public Lands Corps Act. Applicants should align their proposals with the specified legislation to enhance youth involvement in conservation efforts. The closing date for applications is August 26, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 287834
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F16AS00423 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.676 — Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 22, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 26, 2016 This is a Notice of Intent to single source to Houston Wilderness. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 26, 2016 This is a Notice of Intent to single source to Houston Wilderness. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $65,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $65,000 |
| Award Floor: | $65,000 |
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: | Powers and Duties of the Secretary of the Interior (16 U.S.C. 460 Sec. 460l (lower case â¿¿Lâ¿) 1(d) and (f); Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended by the Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978 ( 16 U.S.C. 742a to 754j 2, as amended; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661); National Fish Hatchery System Volunteer Act of 2006 (Public Law 109 to 360); National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997; National Wildlife Refuge System Volunteer and Community Partnership Enhancement Act of 1998 ( 16 U.S.C. 742j); Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, as amended 2005 (16 U.S.C. 1721 to 1726, P.L. 109 to 154); Youth Conservation Corps Act of 1972 (P.L. 93 to 408). |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Program Analyst/Grants Specialist Michelle L. Willcox 505 248-7486
michelle_willcox@fws.gov Email:michelle_willcox@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 287834 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> NOFO_HMS.pdf
Folder 287834 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> NOI_Single Source Awards_HMS.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Program Analyst/Grants Specialist Michelle L. Willcox 505 248-7486 michelle_willcox@fws.gov Email: michelle_willcox@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.676 | PKG00227129 | Aug 22, 2016 | Aug 26, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
287834 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
287834 SF424B-1.1.pdf
287834 SF424A-1.0.pdf
287834 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
287834 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
287834 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf