Earth Discovery Institute is offering the ‘Engaging Communities in Stewardship’ grant to build public understanding of habitat conservation near urban areas of south and east San Diego County. Through interpretive events and volunteer stewardship activities, urban residents will have opportunities to connect with nature, raise awareness of local conservation efforts, and participate in habitat improvement projects. This grant aims to promote community involvement in stewardship activities, citizen science, and support the mission of Urban Wildlife Refuges and other conserved lands. The deadline to apply for this grant is July 30, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 260112
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | F14AS00333 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Engaging Communities in Stewardship |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Education |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.676 — Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 23, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 30, 2014 |
| Archive Date:: | Aug 05, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 122,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $122,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $122,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description:: | Earth Discovery Institute will use interpretive events and volunteer stewardship activities to build public understanding of the purposes and value of habitat conservation on the San Diego NWR and other conserved lands near urban areas of south and east San Diego County. By providing opportunities for urban residents to find, appreciate, and care for nearby nature, we will raise awareness of the Service¿s mission and Urban Wildlife Refuges, and other conserved lands and open spaces. We can share how the conservation of natural resources is important to the local community, and provide multiple types of engagement opportunities for audiences of different comfort and skill levels to participate in stewardship activities. Volunteer stewardship activities can make a valuable contribution to habitat improvement and maintenance, and provide opportunities for community conservation volunteers to become citizen scientists, thus leveraging the work of Refuge and other conserved lands¿ staff. “ |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1