The Department of the Interior is offering grant support to the Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) for their crucial work in protecting Maui, Molokai, and Lanai from harmful invasive plants and animals. MISC, funded primarily by the State of Hawaii, specializes in early detection and rapid response to invasive species threats, playing a vital role in conservation efforts. This grant aims to continue MISC’s effective control projects and contribute to the recovery of endangered and threatened species in Hawaii. Applications close on August 5, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 238756
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | F13AS00285 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Maui Invasive Species Committee ED RR Project Support |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.657 — Endangered Species Conservation – Recovery Implementation Funds |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 05, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 05, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 50,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description:: | he Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) is a voluntary partnership of state, federal and private agencies united to protect Maui, Molokai, and Lanai from the most harmful invasive plants and animals that threaten our environment, economy, and human health. They are the de facto group that deals with incipient invasive species on public and private lands and they have the unique qualifications, technical expertise and infrastructure to deal with early detection and rapid response issues. They receive a majority of their funding from the State of Hawaii to carry out invasive species control. Invasive Species Committees represent a unique and innovative approach to dealing with incipient species in the State of Hawaii. This was an unsolicited proposal and the Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office has deemed that supporting this project is advantageous to the offices strategic conservation objectives in dealing with invasive species threats for the recovery of endangered and threatened species in the State of Hawaii. This is a continuation of project support of which the Service has supported in prior years in order for MISC to effectively continue working on existing invasive species control projects on the islands of Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1