The Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge is offering this grant to establish a science-oriented public use facility in the Springfield, Massachusetts metropolitan area. This grant is for an organization to collaborate with the Refuge to design and construct two large aquaria to house native Connecticut River fishes. The recipient will allocate significant floor space for a long-term (approximately 20 years) display of these aquaria and customized Refuge-specific panels. Furthermore, the awardee will provide a dedicated staff member to accompany the Refuge’s mobile exhibit, the “Watershed on Wheels (WOW) Express,” for several weeks annually. This staff will deliver interactive programming, including live animal demonstrations, focusing on fish and wildlife conservation throughout the Connecticut River watershed to engage urban populations.
Opportunity ID: 79093
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-R5-RW-11-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Watershed on Wheels (WOW) Express |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.649 — Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 01, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $35,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments State governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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: | THERE IS NO “FULL ANNOUNCEMENT” ASSOCIATED WITH THIS OPPORTUNITY, AS ALL OF THE INFORMATION IS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS SYNOPSIS. The Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) is soliciting a science-oriented public use facility in the Springfield, Massachusetts metropolitan area, one of the more urbanized portions of the Connecticut River watershed, in order to reach this population demographic with our Refuge-oriented conservation message. The applicant and subsequent award recipient will, in collaboration with the Refuge, design and construct two, 8x4x4 aquaria to house native Connecticut River fishes. Further, the recipient will allocate floor space within their facility for the long-term display (approximately 20 years) of the aquaria and customized panels specific to the Refuge. They will also provide a staff member who will accompany the Refuges interactive, immersion experience mobile exhibit; the Watershed on Wheels (WOW) Express, throughout the watershed for several weeks each year and deliver live animal demonstrations or comparable programming that focus on fish and wildlife resources throughout the Connecticut River watershed.
The Refuge will, in consultation with the recipient, develop new interpretive materials designed for the host facility, provide the recipients facility with Service publications, and provide the logistical support necessary for use of the WOW Express. The award recipient and the Refuge will review and approve each phase of the collaboration prior to its initiation. Please contact Mark_Maghini@fws.gov with questions at 802-962-5240 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christal Cutler
Grants Officer Phone 413-253-8233 Email:christal_cutler@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christal Cutler Grants Officer Phone 413-253-8233 Email: christal_cutler@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.649 | FWS-R5-RW-11-004 | Watershed on Wheels (WOW) Express | PKG00040410 | Mar 15, 2011 | Jun 01, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
79093 SF424-2.0.pdf
79093 SF424A-1.0.pdf
79093 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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