The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Washington Fish and Wildlife Office Fisheries Program offers grants for projects promoting aquatic resource stewardship and recreational fishing conservation in Washington state. Projects may focus on fish passage, habitat restoration, invasive species management, and brood stock development. Proposals should align with the Service’s mission, promote biodiversity, and follow scientific principles. Funding requests between $1,000 to $50,000 are eligible, with a strong emphasis on partner collaboration. While a match is not required, a 50 percent cost share is encouraged. Review the program guidelines and consult the Program Officer before applying. Closing date for proposals is June 30, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 276452
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F15AS00217 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.608 — Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 08, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 01, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Federal Government |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) Washington Fish and Wildlife Office Fisheries Program promotes a balanced approach toward aquatic resource stewardship that recognizes a need to conserve and manage self-sustaining populations and their habitats while providing quality recreational fishing. Proposals will only be considered for projects within the state of Washington. Proposals may include but are not limited to: fish passage, in-stream and riparian habitat restoration, introduced species management (including aquatic invasive species), and culture aspects of brood stock development, production and re-introduction. Project work plans are developed strategically, in coordination with partners, and with substantial involvement from Service field staff. Projects must advance our mission, promote biological diversity, and be based upon sound scientific biological principles. Program policy, plans, and/guidelines inform the types of projects funded under this opportunity. Applications seeking funding under this program should review the program plan/guidelines and also contact the Program Officer prior to submitting an application for funding. Project proposals requested between $1,000 and $50,000 are most attractive. There is no required match; however, 50 percent cost share is highly encouraged. See Notice of Funding Availability document for further detail. |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Curtis Tanner, Division Manager, 360-753-4326
Curtis_tanner@fws.gov Email:Curtis_tanner@fws.gov |
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Folder 276452 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package 1 -> sf424b assurances (non-construction).pdf
Folder 276452 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package 1 -> budget (non-construction).pdf
Folder 276452 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package 1 -> sf424 application (discretionary).pdf
Folder 276452 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package 1 -> notice of funding opportunity.pdf
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