The Department of Environment is offering a grant aimed at enhancing habitats through the assistance of youth crews. Tasks include wetland, riparian, and grassland restoration, invasive species removal, hazardous fuel reduction, and more. The grant aims to conserve native plants and wildlife while benefiting the community through conservation efforts. This opportunity provides valuable hands-on experience for youths working alongside Service staff to manage grassland, wetland, riparian, and forest habitats. The closing date for applications is Feb 12, 2015, 12:00:00 AM EST.
Opportunity ID: 273290
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F15AS00094 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Habitat Enhancement by Youth Crews |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.676 — Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 05, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 12, 2015 This is a Notice of Intent to award a single source Cooperative agreement to Utah Conservation Corps in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (1) and (4). |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 12, 2015 This is a Notice of Intent to award a single source Cooperative agreement to Utah Conservation Corps in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (1) and (4). |
| Archive Date: | Mar 05, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $80,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a Notice of Intent to award a single source Cooperative agreement to Utah Conservation Corps in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (1) and (4). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The tasks to be performed under this agreement are as follows: provide youth crews to restore wetland, riparian, and grassland habitat; in addition to other stewardship services such as invasive species removal, hazardous fuel reduction, fence line removal, seed collection, tree cutting and/or planting, conducting prescribed burns, habitat mapping and installation of fencing and gates to provide for and direct public access. These actions will help conserve and protect native plants and wildlife for not only their benefit, but also for the public good derived from such conservation efforts. Through the activities provided through this Cooperative Agreement, the Service will be better able to manage grassland, wetland, riparian and forest habitat. Many of these activities will be projects completed by working side-by-side with Service staff in the field. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Amy Thornburg, 303-236-4345
amy_thornburg@fws.gov Email:amy_thornburg@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 273290 Full Announcement-1 -> NOFA Template.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Amy Thornburg, 303-236-4345 amy_thornburg@fws.gov Email: amy_thornburg@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.676 | PKG00213583 | Feb 05, 2015 | Feb 12, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
273290 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
273290 Project-1.1.pdf
273290 Budget-1.1.pdf
273290 SF424A-1.0.pdf
273290 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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