The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering this grant to the New Jersey Audubon Society, Inc. (NJAS) for Western Atlantic Flyway shorebird conservation. This grant is for the purpose of combating illegal hunting of migratory shorebirds in Suriname. NJAS will develop a hunter education program and enhance law enforcement, partnering with the Suriname Forest Service and local groups. NJAS was chosen for its unique qualifications and ongoing work to curtail illegal shorebird hunting in the region. This single-source award aims to significantly reduce threats to vital bird populations.
Opportunity ID: 295057
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00259 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Western Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Conservation in South America |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.664 — Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 03, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 03, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 07, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $130,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $130,000 |
| Award Floor: | $130,000 |
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 TO A SINGLE-SOURCE AND THERE IS NO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) intends to award a grant agreement to New Jersey Audubon Society, Inc. (NJAS) to support the development and implementation of a hunter education program and enhance law enforcement to reduce illegal hunting of migratory shorebirds in Suriname. Funding for this project is provided under the authority of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 742a-754; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958, 16 U.S.C. 661-667(e); Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. 2901-2911; the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 16 U.S.C. 709a, and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. NJAS was selected to receive this award based on unique qualifications related to ongoing and continuing work by the organization to further advance efforts that curtail illegal shorebird hunting in Suriname in partnership with the Suriname Forest Service, Nature Conservation Division, the Friends of Suriname Nature Conservation, and others. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dave Gordon 703-358-2025
David_Gordon@fws.gov Email:David_Gordon@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 295057 Full Announcement-NJ Audubon NOFO -> Notice of Funding Opportunity.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Dave Gordon 703-358-2025 David_Gordon@fws.gov Email: David_Gordon@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.664 | PKG00233444 | Jul 07, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
295057 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
295057 SF424B-1.1.pdf
295057 SF424A-1.0.pdf
295057 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
295057 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
295057 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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