The Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex is offering this grant to fund a research associate for critical conservation efforts at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuges in southern Nevada. This grant is for collecting vital water quality and quantity data and performing essential habitat restoration. As part of a conservation initiative under the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act of 1998, the program provides professional field experience, fostering project management and administrative skills. The Great Basin Institute is uniquely capable, possessing extensive knowledge and experience in Mojave Desert habitat restoration, making them the sole organization equipped to meet these unique project requirements.
Opportunity ID: 102916
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-R8-DNWRC-FY11-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Ash Meadows |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.608 — Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 01, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $123,277 |
| Award Floor: | $123,277 |
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: | This is a Notice of Intent to award. The Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex is providing funding for one research associate that will be providing water quality and quantity data collection and habitat restoration services on Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuges in southern, Nevada through a conservation initiative under the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act of 1998. The research associate program provides professional experience for individuals who wish to enrich and apply their field-based conservation experience in an array of settings that encourage application and development of project management and administrative skills. The Institute is the only organization capable of satisfying the requirements of these unique habitat restoration projects. Great Basin Institute has extensive knowledge of and experience in habitat restoration in the Mojave Desert. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sharon Mckelvey
775-372-5435 Email:sharon_mckelvey@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 102916 Full Announcement-1 -> great basin noi.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sharon Mckelvey 775-372-5435 Email: sharon_mckelvey@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.608 | PKG00062231 | Jul 01, 2011 | Jul 15, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
102916 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
102916 SF424A-1.0.pdf
102916 SF424C-1.0.pdf
102916 Mandatory_SF424D-1.1.pdf
102916 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf