The Department of Natural Resources is offering a grant to support student scholars in their pursuit of conservation-related fields. This grant aims to provide underrepresented minority students with financial assistance, access to national conferences, and mentorship opportunities in the conservation domain. Recipients will major in either College of Agriculture Science or College of Forestry disciplines, preparing them for vital occupations in conservation. Applications must be submitted by Dec 03, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 269860
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | F15AS00032 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Conservation education and mentorship program |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Education |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.676 — Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Dec 03, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Dec 03, 2014 |
| Archive Date:: | Dec 04, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 35,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $35,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $100 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description:: | This award will enable student scholars to continue to work and study in fields that promote the conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats. The project will provide underrepresented minority students with an opportunity prepare themselves for mission critical occupations including conservation related fields. Selected scholars will be required to major in either a College of Agriculture Science or College of Forestry degree. Identified student scholars will receive financial assistance, attend national conferences that focus on conservation-related topics and receive mentorship from professionals in the field of conservation. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1