Opportunity ID: 86493

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 9321010012
Funding Opportunity Title: America’s Great Landscape Stewardship Grant Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Foundation) is uniquely qualified to receive this funding and deliver the purpose of this cooperative agreement. The Foundation has an official and pivotal role in delivering the President�s initiative for America�s Great Outdoors (AGO), and the grant program established with this funding is part of that initiative. The Foundation will implement a collection of grant programs and funding initiatives to help deliver the AGO initiative, and the grant program established with this funding is one part of that collection. The Foundation was established by Congress for the express purpose of furthering conservation and management of fish, wildlife, and plant resources for present and future generations, and a large part of the Foundation�s work is managing and leveraging grant funding. The Foundation�s establishing legislation gives it unique rights and clear authority to accept funds from any legal source, and especially from Federal agencies, to further its conservation mission.
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 15.654 — Visitor Facility Enhancements – Vehicle Pullouts, Interpretive Trails, and Kiosks
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Apr 08, 2011
Last Updated Date: Apr 12, 2011
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 15, 2011 The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Foundation) is uniquely qualified to receive this funding and deliver the purpose of this cooperative agreement. The Foundation has an official and pivotal role in delivering the President�s initiative for America�s Great Outdoors (AGO), and the grant program established with this funding is part of that initiative. The Foundation will implement a collection of grant programs and funding initiatives to help deliver the AGO initiative, and the grant program established with this funding is one part of that collection. The Foundation was established by Congress for the express purpose of furthering conservation and management of fish, wildlife, and plant resources for present and future generations, and a large part of the Foundation�s work is managing and leveraging grant funding. The Foundation�s establishing legislation gives it unique rights and clear authority to accept funds from any legal source, and especially from Federal agencies, to further its conservation mission.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 15, 2011
Archive Date: May 15, 2011
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Foundation) is uniquely qualified to receive this funding and deliver the purpose of this cooperative agreement. The Foundation has an official and pivotal role in delivering the President�s initiative for America�s Great Outdoors (AGO), and the grant program established with this funding is part of that initiative. The Foundation will implement a collection of grant programs and funding initiatives to help deliver the AGO initiative, and the grant program established with this funding is one part of that collection. The Foundation was established by Congress for the express purpose of furthering conservation and management of fish, wildlife, and plant resources for present and future generations, and a large part of the Foundation�s work is managing and leveraging grant funding. The Foundation�s establishing legislation gives it unique rights and clear authority to accept funds from any legal source, and especially from Federal agencies, to further its conservation mission.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife Service
Description: The Service shall:
1. Appoint an individual (the Service Project Officer) who shall represent the Service and the Service in carrying out its obligations under this Agreement.
2. Provide funds to the Foundation for accomplishment of its tasks identified herein as the responsibility of the Foundation to carry out the purposes of the Cooperative Agreement set forth in Section III.
3. Assist the Foundation in developing the Great Outdoors America Request For Proposals.
4. Review and select project to be funded through this program.
5. In partnership with the Foundation, coordinate as appropriate with other DOI agencies, and other organizations to ensure accomplishment of the Great Outdoors America grant program.
6. Provide oversight to the Foundation and subrecipients to ensure program implementation proceeds as prescribed through Sections II and III of this Agreement.

B. The Foundation shall:
1. Appoint an individual (the Foundation Project Officer) who shall represent the Foundation in carrying out its obligations under this Agreement.
2. Maintain funds subject to this Agreement in an interest bearing or investment account that is separate from all other Foundation accounts and that is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
3. Develop, in coordination with the Service a Great Outdoors America Request For Proposals.
4. Organize and convene a review panel that includes representative(s) from DOI, the Service, and other experts as needed to assist in the project selection.
5. Manage grants funded through this Agreement and ensure that subrecipients are coordinating their projects with appropriate state and federal agency staff.
6. Provide a programmatic report on status of all grants funded by this Agreement annually by December 31, to the Service Project Officer.
7. Submit quarterly financial reports to the Service Project Officer using SF 425 for all activities occurring under the scope of this Agreement. In accordance with Department of the Interior Policy, delinquent submittal of SF 425 reports may result in suspension or termination of this Agreement.
8. Within 90 days after completion of this Agreement, forward the Service Project Officer the final programmatic report summarizing program accomplishments for all activities occurring under the scope of this Agreement.
9. No later than 90 days after completion of this Agreement, provide a final financial report using SF 425 to the Service Project Officers.

Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Michelle Morman

Administrative Officer(Contracting)

Phone 703-358-2824
Email:Michelle.Morman@fws.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
The purpose of this Cooperative Agreement is to establish a grant program focused on the development and support of community-based wildlife and habitat conservation partnerships around National Wildlife Refuges that protect America’s Great Outdoors. The Service and the Foundation have a long history of supporting local citizen-based coalitions that strive to build consensus around the stewardship of lands that are critical for our Nation’s fish, wildlife, plants and other natural resources. Funding from this cooperative agreement will be used to implement a capacity building grant program for new and existing community-based landscape level stewardship coalitions that are focused on conservation activities which benefit National Wildlife Refuges.

The Foundation will manage a competitive America’s Great Outdoors Stewardship Grant program on behalf of the Service. Project solicited will be designed to assist organizations build conservation and stewardship capacity within their communities, promote mentoring and training, develop outcomes to measure conservation success, and foster coordination between local coalitions, the Service, and other Federal agencies. Projects will be in partnership with a local National Wildlife Refuge or with the National Refuge staff.

Apr 12, 2011
Apr 12, 2011

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 9321010012
Funding Opportunity Title: America’s Great Landscape Stewardship Grant Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Foundation) is uniquely qualified to receive this funding and deliver the purpose of this cooperative agreement. The Foundation has an official and pivotal role in delivering the President�s initiative for America�s Great Outdoors (AGO), and the grant program established with this funding is part of that initiative. The Foundation will implement a collection of grant programs and funding initiatives to help deliver the AGO initiative, and the grant program established with this funding is one part of that collection. The Foundation was established by Congress for the express purpose of furthering conservation and management of fish, wildlife, and plant resources for present and future generations, and a large part of the Foundation�s work is managing and leveraging grant funding. The Foundation�s establishing legislation gives it unique rights and clear authority to accept funds from any legal source, and especially from Federal agencies, to further its conservation mission.
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 15.654 — Visitor Facility Enhancements – Vehicle Pullouts, Interpretive Trails, and Kiosks
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Apr 08, 2011
Last Updated Date: Apr 12, 2011
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 15, 2011 The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Foundation) is uniquely qualified to receive this funding and deliver the purpose of this cooperative agreement. The Foundation has an official and pivotal role in delivering the President�s initiative for America�s Great Outdoors (AGO), and the grant program established with this funding is part of that initiative. The Foundation will implement a collection of grant programs and funding initiatives to help deliver the AGO initiative, and the grant program established with this funding is one part of that collection. The Foundation was established by Congress for the express purpose of furthering conservation and management of fish, wildlife, and plant resources for present and future generations, and a large part of the Foundation�s work is managing and leveraging grant funding. The Foundation�s establishing legislation gives it unique rights and clear authority to accept funds from any legal source, and especially from Federal agencies, to further its conservation mission.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 15, 2011
Archive Date: May 15, 2011
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Foundation) is uniquely qualified to receive this funding and deliver the purpose of this cooperative agreement. The Foundation has an official and pivotal role in delivering the President�s initiative for America�s Great Outdoors (AGO), and the grant program established with this funding is part of that initiative. The Foundation will implement a collection of grant programs and funding initiatives to help deliver the AGO initiative, and the grant program established with this funding is one part of that collection. The Foundation was established by Congress for the express purpose of furthering conservation and management of fish, wildlife, and plant resources for present and future generations, and a large part of the Foundation�s work is managing and leveraging grant funding. The Foundation�s establishing legislation gives it unique rights and clear authority to accept funds from any legal source, and especially from Federal agencies, to further its conservation mission.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife Service
Description: The Service shall:
1. Appoint an individual (the Service Project Officer) who shall represent the Service and the Service in carrying out its obligations under this Agreement.
2. Provide funds to the Foundation for accomplishment of its tasks identified herein as the responsibility of the Foundation to carry out the purposes of the Cooperative Agreement set forth in Section III.
3. Assist the Foundation in developing the Great Outdoors America Request For Proposals.
4. Review and select project to be funded through this program.
5. In partnership with the Foundation, coordinate as appropriate with other DOI agencies, and other organizations to ensure accomplishment of the Great Outdoors America grant program.
6. Provide oversight to the Foundation and subrecipients to ensure program implementation proceeds as prescribed through Sections II and III of this Agreement.

B. The Foundation shall:
1. Appoint an individual (the Foundation Project Officer) who shall represent the Foundation in carrying out its obligations under this Agreement.
2. Maintain funds subject to this Agreement in an interest bearing or investment account that is separate from all other Foundation accounts and that is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
3. Develop, in coordination with the Service a Great Outdoors America Request For Proposals.
4. Organize and convene a review panel that includes representative(s) from DOI, the Service, and other experts as needed to assist in the project selection.
5. Manage grants funded through this Agreement and ensure that subrecipients are coordinating their projects with appropriate state and federal agency staff.
6. Provide a programmatic report on status of all grants funded by this Agreement annually by December 31, to the Service Project Officer.
7. Submit quarterly financial reports to the Service Project Officer using SF 425 for all activities occurring under the scope of this Agreement. In accordance with Department of the Interior Policy, delinquent submittal of SF 425 reports may result in suspension or termination of this Agreement.
8. Within 90 days after completion of this Agreement, forward the Service Project Officer the final programmatic report summarizing program accomplishments for all activities occurring under the scope of this Agreement.
9. No later than 90 days after completion of this Agreement, provide a final financial report using SF 425 to the Service Project Officers.

Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Michelle Morman

Administrative Officer(Contracting)

Phone 703-358-2824
Email:Michelle.Morman@fws.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 9321010012
Funding Opportunity Title: America’s Great Landscape Stewardship Grant Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Foundation) is uniquely qualified to receive this funding and deliver the purpose of this cooperative agreement. The Foundation has an official and pivotal role in delivering the President�s initiative for America�s Great Outdoors (AGO), and the grant program established with this funding is part of that initiative. The Foundation will implement a collection of grant programs and funding initiatives to help deliver the AGO initiative, and the grant program established with this funding is one part of that collection. The Foundation was established by Congress for the express purpose of furthering conservation and management of fish, wildlife, and plant resources for present and future generations, and a large part of the Foundation�s work is managing and leveraging grant funding. The Foundation�s establishing legislation gives it unique rights and clear authority to accept funds from any legal source, and especially from Federal agencies, to further its conservation mission.
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Assistance Listings: 15.654 — Visitor Facility Enhancements – Vehicle Pullouts, Interpretive Trails, and Kiosks
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Apr 12, 2011
Last Updated Date: –
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 15, 2011 The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Foundation) is uniquely qualified to receive this funding and deliver the purpose of this cooperative agreement. The Foundation has an official and pivotal role in delivering the President�s initiative for America�s Great Outdoors (AGO), and the grant program established with this funding is part of that initiative. The Foundation will implement a collection of grant programs and funding initiatives to help deliver the AGO initiative, and the grant program established with this funding is one part of that collection. The Foundation was established by Congress for the express purpose of furthering conservation and management of fish, wildlife, and plant resources for present and future generations, and a large part of the Foundation�s work is managing and leveraging grant funding. The Foundation�s establishing legislation gives it unique rights and clear authority to accept funds from any legal source, and especially from Federal agencies, to further its conservation mission.
Archive Date: May 15, 2011
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Foundation) is uniquely qualified to receive this funding and deliver the purpose of this cooperative agreement. The Foundation has an official and pivotal role in delivering the President�s initiative for America�s Great Outdoors (AGO), and the grant program established with this funding is part of that initiative. The Foundation will implement a collection of grant programs and funding initiatives to help deliver the AGO initiative, and the grant program established with this funding is one part of that collection. The Foundation was established by Congress for the express purpose of furthering conservation and management of fish, wildlife, and plant resources for present and future generations, and a large part of the Foundation�s work is managing and leveraging grant funding. The Foundation�s establishing legislation gives it unique rights and clear authority to accept funds from any legal source, and especially from Federal agencies, to further its conservation mission.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife Service
Description: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Foundation) is uniquely qualified to receive this funding and deliver the purpose of this cooperative agreement. The Foundation has an official and pivotal role in delivering the President�s initiative for America�s Great Outdoors (AGO), and the grant program established with this funding is part of that initiative. The Foundation will implement a collection of grant programs and funding initiatives to help deliver the AGO initiative, and the grant program established with this funding is one part of that collection. The Foundation was established by Congress for the express purpose of furthering conservation and management of fish, wildlife, and plant resources for present and future generations, and a large part of the Foundation�s work is managing and leveraging grant funding. The Foundation�s establishing legislation gives it unique rights and clear authority to accept funds from any legal source, and especially from Federal agencies, to further its conservation mission.
Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Michelle Morman

Administrative Officer(Contracting)

Phone 703-358-2824
Email:Michelle.Morman@fws.gov

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Packages

Agency Contact Information: Michelle Morman
Administrative Officer(Contracting)
Phone 703-358-2824
Email: Michelle.Morman@fws.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
15.654 PKG00047190 Apr 11, 2011 Apr 15, 2011 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

86493 SF424-2.0.pdf

Optional forms

86493 SF424D-1.1.pdf

86493 SF424C-1.0.pdf

86493 SF424B-1.1.pdf

86493 SF424A-1.0.pdf

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