This grant, offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region 7, aims to fund proposals for collaboratively planning and hosting science and culture camps. These camps are specifically designed to serve children residing in or near Alaska’s 16 National Wildlife Refuges. The core purpose is to meaningfully integrate western scientific principles with traditional knowledge and local experience, fostering conservation and stewardship among the youth. This grant is for supporting all aspects of these educational initiatives, with funding allocated for crucial elements such as planning, curriculum development, direct camp instruction, participant transportation, and the procurement of necessary supplies, ensuring a comprehensive and impactful experience for the children.
Opportunity ID: 220473
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F13AS00087 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2013 Alaska National Wildlife Refuge System Science & Culture Camps |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | Cultural Resources |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.649 — Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 12, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All proposals must demonstrate a strong partnership between the Cooperator and one of Alaska¿s 16 National Wildlife Refuges, and the ability to serve intended audience. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, USFWS, in Alaska Region 7 is seeking proposals to collaboratively plan and host 2013 science and culture camps serving children from communities within or near Alaskas 16 National Wildlife Refuges. Camps should meaningfully integrate western scientific principles and traditional knowledge and experience of the area to cultivate conservation and stewardship principles among local children. Funding will be provided for planning and curriculum development, camp instruction, transportation, and supplies. For further information, please follow the link to the full announcement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Grants Opportunity Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kristen Gilbert, Youth, Volunteers, Grants Cooridnator, 907-786-3391
kristen_gilbert@fws.gov Email:kristen_gilbert@fws.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kristen Gilbert, Youth, Volunteers, Grants Cooridnator, 907-786-3391 kristen_gilbert@fws.gov Email: kristen_gilbert@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.649 | PKG00164450 | Feb 12, 2013 | Mar 14, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
220473 SF424-2.0.pdf
220473 SF424A-1.0.pdf
220473 SF424B-1.1.pdf
220473 Project-1.1.pdf