The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service administers the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund Grant, an initiative designed to foster critical conservation efforts across the continent. This grant is primarily purposed with supporting projects that align with the National Wildlife Refuge System Volunteer and Community Partnership Enhancement Act of 1998. Its core objective is to preserve, restore, and enhance wetland ecosystems, which are vital habitats for diverse wildlife and provide essential environmental services. The fund emphasizes strengthening partnerships and encouraging community and volunteer engagement to achieve significant, lasting impacts on wetland health. Through strategic investments, the Service aims to ensure the long-term ecological integrity of North American wetlands, benefiting both biodiversity and local communities.
Opportunity ID: 233996
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-R4-13-008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | North American Wetlands Conservation Funds |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.623 — North American Wetlands Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 09, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1 |
| Award Ceiling: | $67,000 |
| Award Floor: | $67,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | There is not an application for this project. This is a Notice of Intent to award a single source Cooperative Agreement to Ducks Unlimited, Inc., under justification with DM2.2 14(B)4. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | THIS IS A NOTICE TO AWARD AND THERE IS NO “FULL ANNOUNCEMENT” ASSOCIATED WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award an Agreement to Ducks Unlimited, Inc.. This financial assistance opportunity is being used under the National Wildlife Refuge System Volunteer and Community Partnership Enhancement Act of 1998 (PL 105-242). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Janice McNeill
Contract Specialist Phone 404-679-4056 Email:janice_mcneill@fws.gov |
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