The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is collaborating with Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to evaluate wetland conservation and waterfowl abundance. This grant aims to develop digital data functions, support data modeling, and enhance analysis capabilities for ecological services. Ducks Unlimited brings expertise in remote sensing, wetland classification, and geographic information science. The partnership benefits both organizations through technology and process advancements. Closing date for applications is August 22, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 239714
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | F13AS00308 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Cooperative Partnership for Evaluating Wetland Conservation and Waterfowl Abundance |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Environment |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.665 — National Wetlands Inventory |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 12, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 22, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 12, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 79,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $79,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $79,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description:: | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is the principal Federal agency providing information to the public and other agencies on the extent and status of the Nations wetlands. The Services National Standards and Support Team (NSST) is responsible for the development and application of all digital data functions relating to the Services wetland maps and habitat data holdings. Providing geospatial data, supporting data modeling and analysis capabilities in support of the Ecological Services function of the Service is a priority for this Team. Ducks Unlimited, Inc. (DU) is the worlds largest and most effective private waterfowl and wetlands conservation organization and has as its mission to conserve, restore, and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl. DU has been actively involved in remote sensing and classification of wetlands since 1983. DUs staff deals with emerging technologies in remote sensing wetland habitats, landscape change studies and geographic information science. Through collaboration, both organizations mutually benefit from technology and process developments. |
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| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Extended close date to 8/22/2013 | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1