This grant program, a collaborative effort between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), is designed to fund projects for the Nature of Learning and Friends programs. It is for the purpose of advancing initiatives that align with these critical programs’ goals. A dedicated steering committee, composed of staff from both FWS and NFWF, provides comprehensive oversight, collaboratively working to request and select suitable proposals. The partnership ensures a seamless process, involving joint solicitation, streamlined processing, and the development of shared program web pages. Staff from both organizations are also dedicated to evaluating projects and responding to inquiries, ensuring effective support and management for these impactful grants.
Opportunity ID: 242573
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F13AS00361 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Nature of Learning and Friends Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.654 — Visitor Facility Enhancements – Refuges and Wildlife |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 13, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 20, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 16, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 23, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 04, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $113,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $113,000 |
| Award Floor: | $113,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the Nature of Learning and Friends Grants under justification 505 DM 2.14(B4) and is within the discretion of the Agency. This opportunity is not a request for applications |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | A steering committee comprised of FWS and NFWF staff provide oversight of the Nature of Learning and Friends programs. The committee collaboratively work to request and select proposals for grants. This partnership has involved jointly soliciting and process proposals, hosting program web pages, and dedicating staff to evaluate and select projects. Staff from both organizations also lhelp respond to inquiries about the program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gerri Watkins, Management Analyst
Gerri_Watkins@fws.gov Email:Gerri_Watkins@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2013 | ||
| Sep 20, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F13AS00361 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Nature of Learning and Friends Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.654 — Visitor Facility Enhancements – Refuges and Wildlife |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 13, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 20, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 16, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 23, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 04, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $113,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $113,000 |
| Award Floor: | $113,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the Nature of Learning and Friends Grants under justification 505 DM 2.14(B4) and is within the discretion of the Agency. This opportunity is not a request for applications |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | A steering committee comprised of FWS and NFWF staff provide oversight of the Nature of Learning and Friends programs. The committee collaboratively work to request and select proposals for grants. This partnership has involved jointly soliciting and process proposals, hosting program web pages, and dedicating staff to evaluate and select projects. Staff from both organizations also lhelp respond to inquiries about the program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gerri Watkins, Management Analyst
Gerri_Watkins@fws.gov Email:Gerri_Watkins@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F13AS00361 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Nature of Learning and Friends Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.654 — Visitor Facility Enhancements – Refuges and Wildlife |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 20, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 16, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 04, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $113,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $113,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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: | A steering committee comprised of FWS and NFWF staff provide oversight of the Nature of Learning and Friends programs. The committee collaboratively work to request and select proposals for grants. This partnership has involved jointly soliciting and process proposals, hosting program web pages, and dedicating staff to evaluate and select projects. Staff from both organizations also lhelp respond to inquiries about the program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.fws.gov/refuges/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gerri Watkins, Management Analyst
Gerri_Watkins@fws.gov Email:Gerri_Watkins@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 242573 Other Supporting Documents-NOI 1 -> doc077.pdf
Packages
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