The Department of Agriculture is offering a grant in fiscal year 2014 to prevent the further spread of quagga and zebra mussels in the western United States. With approximately $930,000 available, the grant aims to contain these invasive species in already infested areas like the lower Colorado River. Projects should focus on preventing boats from carrying mussels to other waters when trailered from infested locations. Closing Date: July 15, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 257609
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F14AS00210 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Quagga-Mussel Containment in the West |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.608 — Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 12, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $930,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Federal funds will be made available in fiscal year 2014 to prevent further spread of quagga and zebra mussels into the western United States. Approximately $930,000 is available for a limited number of projects that target containment of quagga or zebra mussels in areas already infested, e.g., the lower Colorado River, by ensuring that boats trailered from infested areas do not carry invasive mussels to other waters. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
David Britton, 505-366-9565
David_Britton@fws.gov Email:David_Britton@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 257609 Full Announcement-1 -> doc-0s-9s-apps-v…pdf
Folder 257609 Full Announcement-1 -> NOFA_R2_FAC_QZAP (1).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | David Britton, 505-366-9565 David_Britton@fws.gov Email: David_Britton@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.608 | PKG00199129 | Jun 12, 2014 | Jul 15, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
257609 SF424A-1.0.pdf
257609 SF424B-1.1.pdf
257609 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
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