The National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP) program, overseen by the National Fish Habitat Board, is offering this grant to fund aquatic habitat conservation projects. This grant is for protecting, restoring, and enhancing fish and aquatic habitats as outlined in the National Fish Habitat Action Plan. The program emphasizes initiatives that directly or indirectly support and promote public access to recreational fishing opportunities. Projects receiving funding are typically carried out by Fish Habitat Partnerships (FHPs) recognized by the National Fish Habitat Board, working in cooperation with their various partners. This crucial initiative aims to preserve and improve aquatic ecosystems nationwide, benefiting both fish populations and the angling public.
Opportunity ID: 333451
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F21AS00513 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2021 National Fish Habitat Action Plan |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.608 — Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 11, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 11, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 31, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 31, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Jan 03, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $900,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Individuals Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Entities seeking funding must be associated with an FHP recognized by the Board. Specifically, proposed projects must be submitted to the Service through an FHP listed below.
Fish Habitat Partnerships Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership Board recognized FHPs may have their own eligibility requirements within the bounds of the Action Plan and Policy 717 FW 1. More information about FHPs and their respective eligibility requirements can be found at http://fishhabitat.org/partnerships. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Aquatic habitat conservation projects under the National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP) program must protect, restore, and enhance fish and aquatic habitats, as outlined in the National Fish Habitat Action Plan (Action Plan). Projects under this program, directly or indirectly, support and promote public access to recreational fishing opportunities. Funded projects may be carried out by Fish Habitat Partnerships (FHPs) recognized by the National Fish Habitat Board (Board), in cooperation with their partners. More information about the FHPs and their partners can be found online at www.fishhabitat.org. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tracey Vriens
tracey_vriens@fws.gov Email:tracey_vriens@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 333451 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> F21AS00513.pdf
Folder 333451 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> NFHP_FY21_Appl_Subission_instructions 5-13-21.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tracey Vriens tracey_vriens@fws.gov Email: tracey_vriens@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.608 | F21AS00513 | 2021 National Fish Habitat Action Plan | PKG00267068 | May 14, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
333451 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
333451 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
333451 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
333451 SF424A-1.0.pdf
333451 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
333451 SF424D-1.1.pdf
333451 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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