This grant is for State and tribal governments to encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm, ranch, and forest land to voluntarily make that land available for public access. The USDA’s Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) supports wildlife-dependent recreation, specifically hunting and fishing, through programs implemented by these governmental entities. Up to $16.667 million is available for FY 2010, with $50 million through FY 2012, making it a significant funding opportunity. A key condition for State grantees is a 25 percent reduction in grant amount if migratory bird hunting opening dates are inconsistent for residents and non-residents; this stipulation does not apply to tribal governments. This competitive grant aims to expand vital public recreational opportunities.
Opportunity ID: 55686
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CEPD-2010-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.093 — Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 13, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 22, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,667,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | States and Tribal Governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Farm Service Agency |
| Description: | The Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) is a competitive grants program authorized under sect. 1240R of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended (16 U.S.C. 3839bb-5), and is only available for State and tribal governments. Up to $50 million is available through fiscal year (FY) 2012. For FY 2010, up to $16.667 million is available. This Request for Applications (RFA) provides the objectives for projects, the eligibility criteria for projects and applicants, and the application forms and associated instructions needed to apply for a VPA-HIP competitive grant.The primary objective of the VPA-HIP is to encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm, ranch, and forest land to voluntarily make that land available for access by the public for wildlife-dependent recreation, including hunting or fishing, under programs implemented by State or tribal governments. Grantees that are States will have the grant amount reduced by 25 percent if opening dates for migratory bird hunting in the State are not consistent for residents and non-residents. This paragraph does not apply to grantees that are tribal governments.The regulations at 7 CFR part 1455 govern the VPA-HIP. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kelly Novak
Program Analyst Phone 202.720.4053 Email:kelly.novak@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog number of 10.093 was uploaded to Grant Opportunity Properties: August 13, 2010. | Aug 13, 2010 | |
| Contact Update | Aug 13, 2010 | |
| Jul 12, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CEPD-2010-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.093 — Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 13, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 22, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,667,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | States and Tribal Governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Farm Service Agency |
| Description: | The Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) is a competitive grants program authorized under sect. 1240R of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended (16 U.S.C. 3839bb-5), and is only available for State and tribal governments. Up to $50 million is available through fiscal year (FY) 2012. For FY 2010, up to $16.667 million is available. This Request for Applications (RFA) provides the objectives for projects, the eligibility criteria for projects and applicants, and the application forms and associated instructions needed to apply for a VPA-HIP competitive grant.The primary objective of the VPA-HIP is to encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm, ranch, and forest land to voluntarily make that land available for access by the public for wildlife-dependent recreation, including hunting or fishing, under programs implemented by State or tribal governments. Grantees that are States will have the grant amount reduced by 25 percent if opening dates for migratory bird hunting in the State are not consistent for residents and non-residents. This paragraph does not apply to grantees that are tribal governments.The regulations at 7 CFR part 1455 govern the VPA-HIP. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kelly Novak
Program Analyst Phone 202.720.4053 Email:kelly.novak@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CEPD-2010-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 13, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 22, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,667,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | States and Tribal Governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Farm Service Agency |
| Description: | The Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) is a competitive grants program authorized under sect. 1240R of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended (16 U.S.C. 3839bb-5), and is only available for State and tribal governments. Up to $50 million is available through fiscal year (FY) 2012. For FY 2010, up to $16.667 million is available. This Request for Applications (RFA) provides the objectives for projects, the eligibility criteria for projects and applicants, and the application forms and associated instructions needed to apply for a VPA-HIP competitive grant.The primary objective of the VPA-HIP is to encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm, ranch, and forest land to voluntarily make that land available for access by the public for wildlife-dependent recreation, including hunting or fishing, under programs implemented by State or tribal governments. Grantees that are States will have the grant amount reduced by 25 percent if opening dates for migratory bird hunting in the State are not consistent for residents and non-residents. This paragraph does not apply to grantees that are tribal governments.The regulations at 7 CFR part 1455 govern the VPA-HIP. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kelly Novak
Program Analyst Phone 202.720.4053 Email:kelly.novak@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CEPD-2010-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 12, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 22, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,667,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | States and Tribal Governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Farm Service Agency |
| Description: | The Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) is a competitive grants program authorized under sect. 1240R of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended (16 U.S.C. 3839bb-5), and is only available for State and tribal governments. Up to $50 million is available through fiscal year (FY) 2012. For FY 2010, up to $16.667 million is available.
This Request for Applications (RFA) provides the objectives for projects, the eligibility criteria for projects and applicants, and the application forms and associated instructions needed to apply for a VPA-HIP competitive grant. The primary objective of the VPA-HIP is to encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm, ranch, and forest land to voluntarily make that land available for access by the public for wildlife-dependent recreation, including hunting or fishing, under programs implemented by State or tribal governments. Grantees that are States will have the grant amount reduced by 25 percent if opening dates for migratory bird hunting in the State are not consistent for residents and non-residents. This paragraph does not apply to grantees that are tribal governments. The regulations at 7 CFR part 1455 govern the VPA-HIP. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kelly Novak
Program Analyst Phone 2027204053 Email:kelly.novak@wdc.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 55686 Full Announcement-2 -> vpa-hip rfa.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kelly Novak Program Analyst Phone 202.720.4053 Email: kelly.novak@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00019603 | Jul 08, 2010 | Aug 23, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
55686 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
55686 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
55686 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
55686 Budget-1.1.pdf
55686 Project-1.0.pdf
55686 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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