The Nulhegan Basin Division is offering a grant to develop and deliver programming aimed at educating the public on wildlife conservation and management. The grant focuses on showcasing management activities and recreational opportunities at the Nulhegan Basin, with the goal of increasing understanding and appreciation for the refuge. Targeting youth and adults in specific counties in Vermont and New Hampshire, the program aims to engage at least 250 participants in experiential activities at the refuge’s facilities. Participants are encouraged to visit and volunteer at the refuge after the program. Closing date for applications is June 6, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 172537
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | F12AS00180 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Community Connections: Introducing the Public to the Nulhegan Basin Division |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Environment |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.654 — Visitor Facility Enhancements – Refuges and Wildlife |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date:: | May 23, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | May 23, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jun 06, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jun 06, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jun 07, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 10,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $2,500 |
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:: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description:: | Applicants will be expected to develop and deliver programming that informs the community at large about the respective roles of the Nulhegan Basin Division, the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, and the National Wildlife Refuge System with regard to wildlife conservation and management. Also, applicant will be expected to describe the management activities at the Nulhegan Basin, including the various recreational opportunities available to the public. The intent is to foster a higher level of understanding and appreciation for the refuge, with participants visiting and using the refuge on their own following the program’s conclusion and some considering volunteer opportunities at the refuge. Programming will need to target youth and adults in northern Essex County, VT for 25 percent of the project; Essex, Orleans, and Caledonia Counties, VT for 75 percent of the project; and the broader area of northern VT and NH 100 percent. Programs will need to emphasize multiple interactions and participants of programs will be expected to participate in experiential activities at the refuge’s facilities in Bruswick, VT, and on the refuge lands. Programs should involve at least 250 people. |
| 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 4 | CFDA updated to correct number. | May 23, 2012 |
| Synopsis 3 | CFDA updated to correct number. | |
| Synopsis 2 | ||
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | |
| Competition ID: | F12AS00180 |
| Competition Title: | F12AS00180 |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00123451 |
| Opening Date: | May 23, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Jun 06, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Daffny Jones |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
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Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.0] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
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Attachments [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F12AS00180 | F12AS00180 | PKG00123451 | May 23, 2012 | Jun 06, 2012 | View | Daffny Jones | Organization Applicants |