The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offers a grant to support a baseline comprehensive survey of freshwater mussels at Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge. This survey aims to describe the distribution of freshwater mussel species within the refuge’s major waterways in Louisiana, filling gaps in existing records. The focus is on conducting a thorough inventory to understand the species assemblage and ensure conservation efforts for these at-risk freshwater mussels. Closing date for applications is September 11, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 297091
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00443 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | At- risk freshwater mussel survey Bogue Chitto NWR |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30000 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.650 — Research Grants (Generic) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 04, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $0 |
| Award Ceiling: | $30,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses 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: | NOTICE OF INTENT â¿¿ This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) intends, on behalf of the Southeast Refuges Complex, to issue funding to support a baseline comprehensive survey of the freshwater mussels on Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge (BCNWR) will also include all freshwater mussel species found at the river or slough level, adequately describing the species assemblage across the refugeâ¿¿s major waterways. Historic freshwater mussel surveys on nearby, connected waterways have been conducted, but records on the refuge are limited. The focus of this baseline inventory is to describe the distribution of freshwater mussels within all representative waters within Louisianaâ¿¿s borders on the refuge. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Specialist Nijua Heard 404-679-4146
Nijua_Heard@fws.gov Email:Nijua_Heard@fws.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 297091 Other Supporting Documents-NOFO Freshwater Mussel Survey -> NOFO Freshwater Mussel Survey Bogue Chitto NWR.pdf
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