This department is offering the grant to educate park neighbors about local wildlife behaviors, promoting environmentally-friendly practices, and encouraging wildlife stewardship. The grant aims to inform communities about the effects of personal activities on the environment, provide alternatives for pest control without poisons, and educate on preventing negative wildlife encounters. The programs will emphasize the beneficial role of wildlife in the ecosystem, promoting coexistence and conservation efforts. Mountains Restoration Trust will hire an education coordinator to oversee the project in partnership with NPS staff. Closing date for applications is Sep 20, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 242974
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | P13AS00269 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Educating park neighbors and encouraging wildlife stewardship in an urban landscape |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.954 — National Park Service Conservation, Protection, Outreach, and Education |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Sep 18, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 20, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 20, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Oct 01, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 87,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $87,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Park Service |
| Description:: | This project will create a community education program to inform park neighbors about local wildlife, to share information obtained through our research on the behavior of urban wildlife in the area, and convey information to the public about the effects that their personal or household activities can have on the environment. We will provide programs for park neighbors through HOA and community meetings and family weekend events. These programs will provide the community with alternatives for controlling rodents or other unwanted pests that do not rely on poisons, specifically anticoagulant rodenticides. Programs will also educate the community on how to prevent negative encounters with local wildlife and emphasize the beneficial role of these animals within our ecosystem. These educational programs will be designed to encourage communities to engage in environmentally-friendly practices and provide them with information on how to reduce wildlife conflicts and safely coexist with wildlife. The goal of the program will be to foster an attitude of stewardship for wildlife, natural habitat, and parkland throughout SMMNRA. Mountains Restoration Trust will hire the education coordinator to oversee this project. This coordinator will work closely with NPS staff to develop and administer programs. |
| 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