This grant by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service aims to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act by collaborating with partners to enhance wilderness stewardship awareness and public engagement. The grant focuses on building capacity, advancing education, and addressing stewardship issues through partnerships with organizations like SWS and Wilderness50. Through programs and events, the grant seeks to increase public awareness of the values of wilderness lands. The grant is part of a collective effort by federal land management agencies to celebrate the Wilderness Act’s milestone, with SWS playing a pivotal role in organizing commemorative initiatives.
Opportunity ID: 238903
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | NR-D-0056 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | 50th Wilderness Act Panning |
| 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):: | 15.659 — National Wildlife Refuge Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Aug 15, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 02, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 22, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 01, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 26,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $26,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $26,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description:: | The objectives of this Agreement are to cooperatively: 1) Work with SWS and Wilderness50, and other partners to facilitate programs, activities, products, and events associated with the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act; 2) Work in partnership with SWS, Wilderness 50, and other partners to improve wilderness stewardship awareness, and increase the public awareness of wilderness; 3) Work with SWS to build capacity, broaden institutional knowledge, and advance education and training for continued high-quality stewardship of wilderness lands; and 4) Work collaboratively with SWS to address current wilderness stewardship issues.The Service provides for the public enjoyment and preservation of the nations national wildlife refuges. This includes responsibility of stewarding 21 million acres of designated wilderness in 63 national wildlife refuges, or about 20 percent of the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS). In addition, almost 2 million acres of NWRS land have been proposed for wilderness designation. The SWS is a 501c(3) organization dedicated to informing, uniting, and supporting the extensive community groups and individuals actively engaged in stewardship of the NWPS. SWS goals are to: 1) engage, inspire, and mentor the next generation of wilderness stewards by supporting the expansion of educational, experiential, and professional training and developmental opportunities; 2) provide career development and networking opportunities; 2) collaborate and partner to increase the knowledge and capacity of agencies and organizations to support the NWPS; 4) develop and deliver state-of-the-art science and best management practices; 5) provide reliable and credible information regarding wilderness stewardship issues and opportunities; and, 6) advance public awareness and support of wilderness stewardship.In August 2012, the Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SWS to formalize a collective commitment to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act by collaborating on and facilitating public education and awareness initiatives. The MOU describes the collaborative relationship among the federal land management agencies, SWS, other non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions, collectively operating as the 50th Anniversary National Wilderness Planning Team (Wilderness50). SWS holds a distinct role among Wilderness50 partner organizations as the official fiscal sponsor for 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act planning events, activities, programs, and products that will be utilized to raise public awareness of the benefits and values of wilderness and its purpose for the use and enjoyment of the American people. |
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| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Extended the end date to 8/22/2013 | Aug 15, 2013 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1