This grant, offered by the Baird Creek Preservation Foundation (BCPF), is for acquiring a crucial 33.8-acre property. Its purpose is to remove the land from agricultural production, safeguarding significant wetlands and a branch of Baird Creek. Funds will facilitate natural buffer installation, essential for improving water quality and establishing vital wildlife habitats. This acquisition will preserve the site’s natural integrity, contributing significantly to regional ecological health and biodiversity by protecting these sensitive ecosystems. The BCPF aims to enhance the natural environment through this strategic land purchase, ensuring long-term conservation.
Opportunity ID: 205113
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F13AS00005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Baird Creek Property Acquisition |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.658 — Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – There is not an application process for this funding opportunity, this is a notice of intent to award a single source grant. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – There is not an application process for this funding opportunity, this is a notice of intent to award a single source grant. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 07, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the Baird Creek Preservation Foundation under justification 505DM 2.14B 4. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Baird Creek Preservation Foundation (BCPF) would like to acquire this property to preserve 33.8 acres and remove it from agricultural production. A significant amount of the property is designated as wetland and a branch of Baird Creek flows on the southeast side of the property. Installing natural buffers will improve water quality and provide wildlife habitat. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://na |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Betsy M. Galbraith, 920-866-1753
betsy_galbraith@fws.gov Email:betsy_galbraith@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 205113 Other Supporting Documents-Single-source justification 1 -> single-source.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Betsy M. Galbraith, 920-866-1753 betsy_galbraith@fws.gov Email: betsy_galbraith@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.658 | PKG00150490 | Oct 30, 2012 | Nov 06, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
205113 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
205113 SF424A-1.0.pdf
205113 SF424B-1.1.pdf
205113 Project-1.1.pdf