The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is offering this grant to support a work fellow, proposed by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA), focused on enhancing hunter and angler engagement in conservation. This grant is for developing and delivering online learning pathways through the Transforming Youth Outdoors (TYO) initiative. It also aims to expand BHA’s ‘Hunting/Angling for Sustainability’ program nationally. The fellow will build strategic partnerships, particularly with BHA’s collegiate programs and the National Wildlife Refuge system, fostering broader participation. Furthermore, the role involves networking with nontraditional communities at Outdoor Retailer tradeshows, promoting diverse engagement in outdoor activities and responsible resource management.
Opportunity ID: 293898
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00213 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FWS BHA Work Fellow |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.676 — Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 17, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 24, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 24, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | May 25, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $0 |
| Award Ceiling: | $52,000 |
| Award Floor: | $52,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | THE RECIPIENT HAS BEEN SELECTED. There is not an application process for FWS BHA Work Fellow. This is notice of intent to award a single-source agreement to Backcountry Hunters and Anglers under justification 505DM2.14 (B4). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) received a proposal from Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) to provide a work fellow to develop and deliver hunter and angler focused online learning pathways through Transforming Youth Outdoors (TYO), develop and expand BHAâ¿¿s â¿¿Hunting/Angling for Sustainabilityâ¿ program nationally, build partnerships with BHAâ¿¿s collegiate programs and the National Wildlife Refuge system, and build programs by networking with nontraditional communities at the Outdoor Retailer tradeshows. This opportunity is offered under the authority of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Biologist Tracy Mccleaf (304) 876-7781
Tracy_McCleaf@fws.gov Email:Tracy_McCleaf@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 293898 Full Announcement-NOFO and NOI -> 20170517_BHA NOFO.pdf
Folder 293898 Full Announcement-NOFO and NOI -> BHA SS.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Biologist Tracy Mccleaf (304) 876-7781 Tracy_McCleaf@fws.gov Email: Tracy_McCleaf@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.676 | PKG00232596 | May 17, 2017 | May 24, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
293898 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
293898 SF424B-1.1.pdf
293898 SF424A-1.0.pdf
293898 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
293898 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
293898 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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