This grant is for assessing harvest pressure on migratory shorebirds along the coast of Guyana, contributing to Western Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Conservation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award this cooperative agreement to BirdsCaribbean. This organization was selected due to its unique qualifications, including extensive ongoing work understanding shorebirds in the Caribbean and northern South America. Furthermore, BirdsCaribbean possesses crucial contacts and deep knowledge of local communities in Guyana, which are vital for effectively implementing the survey. The project aims to gather essential data to inform conservation efforts for these vulnerable migratory species. Funding is authorized by several acts, including the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Opportunity ID: 295074
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00260 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Western Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Conservation in South America |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.664 — Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 03, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 03, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 07, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $26,250 |
| Award Ceiling: | $26,250 |
| Award Floor: | $25,250 |
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: | THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SINGLE-SOURCE AND THERE IS NO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) intends to award a cooperative agreement to BirdsCaribbean for the implementation of a survey to assess the harvest pressure on migratory shorebirds along the coast of Guyana. Funding for this project is provided under the authority of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 742a-754; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958, 16 U.S.C. 661-667(e); Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. 2901-2911; the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 16 U.S.C. 709a, and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. BirdsCaribbean was selected to receive this award based on its unique qualifications related to ongoing and continuing work by the organization contributing to the understanding of the shorebirds in the Caribbean and northern South America, and contacts with extensive knowledge of the local communities in Guyana. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dave Gordon 703-358-2025
David_Gordon@fws.gov Email:David_Gordon@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 295074 Full Announcement-NOFO -> Notice of funding Opportunity revised.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Dave Gordon 703-358-2025 David_Gordon@fws.gov Email: David_Gordon@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.664 | PKG00233445 | Jul 07, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
295074 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
295074 SF424B-1.1.pdf
295074 SF424A-1.0.pdf
295074 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
295074 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
295074 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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