This grant, part of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, is for targeting and addressing significant environmental problems within the Great Lakes ecosystem. Offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through its Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration programs, in collaboration with the Upper Mississippi and Great Lakes Region Joint Venture and the Atlantic Coast Joint Venture, it aims to competitively fund state and partner projects. The primary purpose is long-term habitat restoration, enhancement, or protection to conserve native Great Lakes fish and wildlife populations, particularly migratory birds. Preference will be given to activities that align with habitat goals outlined in various bird conservation and State Wildlife Action Plans.
Opportunity ID: 206093
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F13AS00015 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Joint Venture Habitat Restoration and Protection |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.662 — Great Lakes Restoration |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 08, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 01, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 01, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $295,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education State governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The goal of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is to target the most significant environmental problems in the Great Lakes ecosystem by funding and implementing federal projects that address these problems. As part of this initiative, the two bird habitat joint ventures that are in the Great Lakes watershed ¿ the Upper Mississippi and Great Lakes Region Joint Venture and the Atlantic Coast Joint Venture ¿ will be working with the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration programs in the Midwest and Northeast Regions of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to competitively fund state and other partner projects for long-term habitat restoration, enhancement or protection, for conservation of native Great Lakes fish and wildlife populations, particularly migratory birds. Preference will be given to activities that help meet the habitat goals of the Upper Mississippi River and Great Lakes Region Joint Venture Implementation Plan or the Lower Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Plain (BCR 13) Bird Conservation Region Plan, other relevant bird conservation plans, and State Wildlife Action Plans. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
James Hodgson, 612-713-5131
jim_hodgson@fws.gov Email:jim_hodgson@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 206093 Full Announcement-1 -> glri_jv_fy13_rfp_final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | James Hodgson, 612-713-5131 jim_hodgson@fws.gov Email: jim_hodgson@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.662 | PKG00151350 | Nov 08, 2012 | Feb 01, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
206093 SF424-2.0.pdf
206093 Project-1.1.pdf
206093 Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
206093 Other-1.1.pdf
206093 SF424A-1.0.pdf
206093 SF424B-1.1.pdf
206093 SF424C-1.0.pdf
206093 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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