The department overseeing the Rio Grande Water Transaction Program is offering this grant to further the establishment of the Rio Grande Water Transaction Program, focusing on the Canalization Reach from Caballo Dam south to the New Mexico state line. This continued agreement aims to create a cooperative environmental water transaction program. This grant is for the purpose of purchasing water rights to enable crucial wildlife and habitat restoration efforts along the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico. The project will significantly benefit the region by making water available for native habitat restoration, directly aiding endangered species, enhancing the management of vital wetland and riparian habitats, and promoting the development of robust, healthy ecosystems.
Opportunity ID: 248213
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F13AP00645 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishment of Rio Grande Canalization Water Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Continuation |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.663 — National Fish and Wildlife Foundation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 22, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 02, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 02, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 01, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1 |
| Award Ceiling: | $617,005 |
| 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: | The purpose of this Grant Agreement-Continuation- is to futher the establishment of the Rio Grande Water Transaction Program with the focus on the Canalization Reach of the Rio Grande from Caballo Dam south to the New Mexico state line. This continued agreement will establish a cooperative environmental water transaction program. The objective is to pr=urchase water rights to use for wildlife and habitat restorationon the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico. This project will benefit by making available for native habitat restoration to benefit endangered species, improve management of wetland and riparian habitats and promote healthy ecosystems. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Bernard Lujan
Asst. Refuge Supervisor Phone 5052486805 Email:bernard_lujan@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 248213 Other Supporting Documents-Notice of Intent to single source 1 -> single source noi sa.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Bernard Lujan Asst. Refuge Supervisor Phone 5052486805 Email: bernard_lujan@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00190032 | Nov 22, 2013 | Dec 02, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
248213 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf
248213 RRSF424_SF424B-1.1.pdf
248213 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
248213 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf