This grant offered by the Department of Fish and Wildlife Service aims to support wetlands conservation efforts through the use of the FWS National Wetlands Inventory (NWI). The NWI data is crucial for natural resource managers to understand, conserve, and restore wetlands and the wildlife that depend on them. As the primary Federal agency responsible for wetlands information, the FWS plays a key role in providing vital data to Congress and the public. Apply by August 23, 2017 for funding to contribute to wetlands protection and preservation.
Opportunity ID: 296521
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00404 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The Emergency Wetlands Resources Act of 1986 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.665 — National Wetlands Inventory |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2017 Applications are due as soon as announcement is posted. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2017 Applications are due as soon as announcement is posted. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $0 |
| Award Ceiling: | $98,315 |
| Award Floor: | $98,315 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The FWS National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) is a publically available resource that provides detailed information on the abundance, characteristics, and distribution of wetlands. NWI data are used by natural resource managers, within the FWS and throughout the Nation, to promote the understanding, conservation and restoration of wetlands and the wildlife dependent on this resource. The FWS is also the principal Federal agency tasked with providing information to Congress and the public on the status and trends of our Nation’s wetlands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sonjia Harris 703 358-1867
Sonjia_Harris@fws.gov Email:Sonjia_Harris@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 296521 Full Announcement-NWI NOFO -> South Dakota State U S&T NOFO 72017.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sonjia Harris 703 358-1867 Sonjia_Harris@fws.gov Email: Sonjia_Harris@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.665 | PKG00234327 | Aug 23, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
296521 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
296521 SF424B-1.1.pdf
296521 SF424A-1.0.pdf
296521 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
296521 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
296521 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf