The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is offering this grant to advance public and agency understanding of climate change impacts on fish, wildlife, plants, and ecosystems. This initiative supports the Department of the Interior’s Youth Initiative by sponsoring and mentoring a graduate assistant from Penn State University (PSU). The grant is for providing a student with invaluable real-world experience, integrating coursework with practical environmental challenges, and assisting FWS with critical climate change coordination and communication efforts. Specifically, the student will contribute to developing climate change websites, supporting Regional Climate Board projects, and undertaking vulnerability assessments and adaptation planning projects. This mutually beneficial agreement enhances climate literacy and fosters the next generation of environmental leaders.
Opportunity ID: 104973
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-R1-SCIENCEAPPS-FY11-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | PSU CESU |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.650 — Research Grants (Generic) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 13, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 27, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 27, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 26, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $35,250 |
| Award Floor: | $35,250 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled 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. The objective of the project is to increase public and FWS awareness, literacy and actions to address the effects of climate change to fish, wildlife, plants and ecosystems; and to support and participate in the Department of the Interior’s Youth Initiative by assisting and mentoring a graduate assistant. This agreement provides PSU a sponsorship and mentorship of a graduate student and assistance from FWS in the student�s thesis and providing real-world experience in applying course work to the work environment. The agreement provides assistance to FWS for its coordination and communication efforts on the effects of climate change on fish, wildlife, plants and ecosystems. Specifically, the student will assist FWS with the development of climate change websites, assist with Regional Climate Board projects, and vulnerability assessments and adaptation planning projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
David Patte
503-231-6210 Email:david_patte@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 104973 Other Supporting Documents-Notice of Intent 1 -> portland state noi.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | David Patte 503-231-6210 Email: david_patte@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.650 | PKG00064050 | Jul 13, 2011 | Jul 27, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
104973 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
104973 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
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