The Aquatic Invasive Species Program is offering funding for its 2013 State/Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Management Plan program. This grant, established under Section 1204 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Prevention and Control Act, provides cost-share grants for the implementation of State and Interstate ANS Management Plans that have been approved by the ANS Task Force. The purpose of this grant is to support the identification and execution of technical, enforcement, or financial assistance activities needed to eliminate or reduce the environmental, public health, and safety risks associated with aquatic nuisance species. The program aims to foster feasible, cost-effective, and environmentally sound management practices by states and cooperating entities to prevent and control ANS infestations.
Opportunity ID: 221374
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F13AS00090 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2013 State/Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.608 — Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $950,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Aquatic Invasive Species Program intends to award funding for its 2013 State/Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Management Plan program in accordance with Section 1204 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Prevention and Control Act. The Act directs the Service to provide cost-share grants for the implementation of State and Interstate ANS Management Plans (ANS Plans) that have been approved by the ANS Task Force. These ANS Plans identify technical, enforcement, or financial assistance activities needed to eliminate or reduce the environmental, public health and safety risks associated with aquatic nuisance species (also known as aquatic invasive species). The ANS Plans focus on feasible, cost-effective management practices and measures to be undertaken by the States and cooperating entities to prevent and control ANS infestations in an environmentally sound manner. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Murray
Michael_Murray@fws.gov Email:Michael_Murray@fws.gov |
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Folder 221374 Full Announcement-1 -> 2013 grant announcement for state ans mgmt plans.pdf
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