This FWS grant is specifically designed to bolster educational and volunteer initiatives at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (RNWR) Complex. Its primary purpose is to coordinate and support environmental and cultural education programs for both students and the general public, encompassing significant events like Birdfest & Bluegrass and the Lifeways, Landscapes and Wildlife Interpretive Program. The funding also facilitates the creation of additional educational materials and provides crucial transportation assistance for schools visiting the refuge. Furthermore, a key objective is the recruitment, training, and appreciation of dedicated refuge volunteers, enhancing community engagement and stewardship. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will oversee the project, providing necessary technical and logistical support.
Opportunity ID: 109593
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-R1-RIDGENWR-FY11-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Friends of Ridgefield |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 11, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have 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. This agreement will provide support to education and volunteer projects at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (RNWR) Complex. This agreement will provide coordination and support of environmental and cultural education programs for students and the general public, including Birdfest & Bluegrass, Lifeways, Landscapes and Wildlife Interpretive Program, and additional education programs and intepretive materials, transportation assistance for schools visiting the refuge and the recruitment, training and appreciation of refuge volunteers. FWS will oversee this project and provide technical assistance and logisitic support necessary to complete the proposed objectives. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Randy Hill
Deputy Project Leader 360-887-3883 Email:randy_hill@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 109593 Other Supporting Documents-Notice of Intent 1 -> notice of intent – bj235.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Randy Hill Deputy Project Leader 360-887-3883 Email: randy_hill@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00067870 | Jul 29, 2011 | Aug 12, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
109593 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
109593 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
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