The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is awarding a single-source grant to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. This grant supports State and Tribal Aquatic Nuisance Species Management, enabling NYSDEC to implement its pre-approved New York State Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan. Approved by New York’s Governor and the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force, this unique award is justified by Department of the Interior policy. It recognizes NYSDEC’s distinct technical expertise. Authorized by the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990, this federal funding is crucial for addressing aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes region.
Opportunity ID: 166134
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FW-R5-FR-12-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Notice of Intent to Award |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.662 — Great Lakes Restoration |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 28, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,981,366 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,043,866 |
| Award Floor: | $750,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | THERE IS NO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE. This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Grant Agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for the purpose of implementing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, State and Tribal Aquatic Nuisance Species Management. This Single Source Award is being made in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2, 2.14 B(4), which allows for award to an applicant who is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based on technical expertise. This activity is being carried out in accordance with the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and for the purpose of implementing the New York State Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan. This management plan was approved by New Yorks Governor as well as the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force and as such, under authority of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control act of 1990 is eligible for federal funding. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Janice Rowan
Fish Biologist Phone 413-253-8661 Email:Jan_Rowan@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Janice Rowan Fish Biologist Phone 413-253-8661 Email: Jan_Rowan@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.662 | FW-R5-FR-12-002 | Notice of Intent to Award | PKG00117891 | Apr 20, 2012 | Apr 27, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
166134 SF424-2.0.pdf
166134 SF424A-1.0.pdf
166134 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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