This grant, offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in partnership with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, National Audubon Society, and Eden Place, is for the purpose of connecting urban residents with nature. It aims to restore natural habitats and foster a deeper connection between Cook County’s urban communities and their local natural spaces, including parks, preserves, and the National Wildlife Refuge System. The USFWS will play a significant role, developing program strategy with partners, training naturalist fellows in bird ecology, participating in field trips, and creating joint materials to introduce residents to the refuge system. This initiative focuses on bringing nature closer to urban dwellers and enhancing ecological awareness.
Opportunity ID: 237093
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F13AS00227 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Audubon Society/Forest Preserve District of Cook County Urban Wildlife Refuge |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.649 — Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 02, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 02, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – This is not an application process for this funding opportunity this is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to the National Audubon Society under justification 505DM 2.14B4. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 10, 2013 This is not an application process for this funding opportunity this is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to the National Audubon Society under justification 505DM 2.14B4. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 11, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is not an application process for this funding opportunity this is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to the National Audubon Society under justification 505DM 2.14B4. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is partnering with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, National Audubon Society, and Eden Place to connect urban residents with nature in their neighborhoods, parks, preserves, and the National Wildlife Refuge System; restoring natural habitats and the urban residents¿ connection to the land. Substantial involvement on the part of the USFWS is anticipated for the successful completion of the activities to be funded. In particular, the USFWS will be responsible for the following: develop program strategy with Forest Preserve District and other partners, helping train naturalist fellows in bird ecology, participation in field trips, and developing joint materials and programs to introduce Cook County residents to the National Wildlife Refuge System. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Louise Clemency, 847-381-2253
louise_clemency@fws.gov Email:louise_clemency@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Set end date. | Jul 02, 2013 | |
| Jul 02, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F13AS00227 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Audubon Society/Forest Preserve District of Cook County Urban Wildlife Refuge |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.649 — Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 02, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 02, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – This is not an application process for this funding opportunity this is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to the National Audubon Society under justification 505DM 2.14B4. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 10, 2013 This is not an application process for this funding opportunity this is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to the National Audubon Society under justification 505DM 2.14B4. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 11, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is not an application process for this funding opportunity this is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to the National Audubon Society under justification 505DM 2.14B4. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is partnering with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, National Audubon Society, and Eden Place to connect urban residents with nature in their neighborhoods, parks, preserves, and the National Wildlife Refuge System; restoring natural habitats and the urban residents¿ connection to the land. Substantial involvement on the part of the USFWS is anticipated for the successful completion of the activities to be funded. In particular, the USFWS will be responsible for the following: develop program strategy with Forest Preserve District and other partners, helping train naturalist fellows in bird ecology, participation in field trips, and developing joint materials and programs to introduce Cook County residents to the National Wildlife Refuge System. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Louise Clemency, 847-381-2253
louise_clemency@fws.gov Email:louise_clemency@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F13AS00227 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Audubon Society/Forest Preserve District of Cook County Urban Wildlife Refuge |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.649 — Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 02, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – This is not an application process for this funding opportunity this is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to the National Audubon Society under justification 505DM 2.14B4. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 10, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is not an application process for this funding opportunity this is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to the National Audubon Society under justification 505DM 2.14B4. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is partnering with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, National Audubon Society, and Eden Place to connect urban residents with nature in their neighborhoods, parks, preserves, and the National Wildlife Refuge System; restoring natural habitats and the urban residents¿ connection to the land. Substantial involvement on the part of the USFWS is anticipated for the successful completion of the activities to be funded. In particular, the USFWS will be responsible for the following: develop program strategy with Forest Preserve District and other partners, helping train naturalist fellows in bird ecology, participation in field trips, and developing joint materials and programs to introduce Cook County residents to the National Wildlife Refuge System. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Louise Clemency, 847-381-2253
louise_clemency@fws.gov Email:louise_clemency@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 237093 Other Supporting Documents-NOFA and single-source 1 -> single source.pdf
Folder 237093 Other Supporting Documents-NOFA and single-source 1 -> nofa.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Louise Clemency, 847-381-2253 louise_clemency@fws.gov Email: louise_clemency@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.649 | PKG00180190 | Jul 02, 2013 | Jul 10, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
237093 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
237093 SF424A-1.0.pdf
237093 SF424B-1.1.pdf
237093 Project-1.1.pdf
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