This grant is established to support the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe in their vital efforts to conserve and monitor Black-footed Ferrets and their critical habitats within the Lower Brule Reservation. This significant initiative, formalized through a Notice of Intent to award a Grant Agreement, aims to protect an endangered species and its ecosystem. The funding provided through this agreement will enable the Tribe to implement comprehensive monitoring programs and targeted conservation strategies, which are essential for the survival and recovery of the Black-footed Ferret population. By empowering the Tribe with the necessary resources, this grant facilitates direct and impactful action on the ground, contributing significantly to biodiversity preservation and the ecological balance of the region. The closing date for this grant was April 26, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 167253
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F12AS00140 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conserve Black-footed ferrets and habitats on Lower Brule Reservation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Habitat Conservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.657 — Endangered Species Conservation – Recovery Implementation Funds |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 25, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 25, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This Single Source Award is being made in accordance with the Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B, #2 continuation of activity to complete it, which allows for award without competition to an applicant. For the successful completion of activity of this activity it is imperative to consider this as a continuation funding sole source agreement. The Lower Brule site is unique because it supports one of the smallest Black-tailed Prairie Dog complexes where Black-footed Ferrets have been re-introduced. The location is also in the eastern portion of the ferret’s range in South Dakota and the proposed activity will further the conservation and recovery of this species. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | This is a Notice of Intent to award a Grant Agreement to Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, for the purpose of monitor/conserve Black-footed Ferrets. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Scott Larson, 605-224-8693 ext. 224
scott_larson@fws.gov Email:scott_larson@fws.gov |
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