This grant, offered by the National Wildlife Refuge Association (NWRA), is for strengthening Friends groups that support the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wildlife Refuge System. As the sole national non-governmental organization in this field, NWRA brings decades of expertise and a unique understanding of refuge programs. The initiative aims to build the capacity of Friends organizations nationwide through cooperative efforts, providing essential support via conferences, workshops, and tailored programs. This funding leverages NWRA’s unparalleled experience working with hundreds of Friends groups, enabling them to enhance their vital contributions to national wildlife refuge conservation and management.
Opportunity ID: 109773
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 93261-1-0069 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Friends Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.649 — Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 02, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 02, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 02, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This opportunity is not a request for applications. The determination not to compete is based on Department policy (505 DM 2.14,B(4) Unique Qualifications -The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon a variety of demonstrable factors such as location, property ownership, voluntary support capacity, cost-sharing ability, if applicable, technical expertise, or other such unique qualifications;and is within the discretion of the Agency. See Notice of Intent justification under Full Announcement.� |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The National Wildlife Refuge Association is the only national non-governmental conservation organization whose mission is to directly support the FWS’ National Wildlife Refuge System. The NWRA has worked for decades to support refuges and their Friends groups around the country through conferences, workshops and support programs. The NWRA’s extensive experience and understanding of refuge programs provides a unique opportunity to build Friends capacity through cooperative efforts. NWRA staff is more knowledgeable than any other organization and has greater experience working with hundreds of refuge Friends organizations to support their work. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kevin Kilcullen
Division of Visitor Services and Communications Phone 703-358-2832 Email:Kevin.Kilcullen@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 109773 Full Announcement-1 -> usfws noi template nwra friends.pdf
Folder 109773 Full Announcement-2 -> sf 424a fi 9326110069.pdf
Folder 109773 Full Announcement-2 -> usfws noi template nwra friends.pdf
Folder 109773 Full Announcement-2 -> sf 424 fi 9326110069.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kevin Kilcullen Division of Visitor Services and Communications Phone 703-358-2832 Email: Kevin.Kilcullen@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.649 | PKG00068110 | Aug 29, 2011 | Sep 02, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
109773 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
109773 Project-1.1.pdf
109773 SF424B-1.1.pdf
109773 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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