This grant, offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is for the purpose of permanently protecting a minimum of 756 acres of high-value coastal wetland and associated upland buffer habitat in eastern coastal Maine. Awarded to the Pleasant River Wildlife Foundation, this single-source grant aims to safeguard vital fish and wildlife resources. The protection will be achieved through fee or easement acquisition by a Land Trust, ensuring long-term conservation of these critical habitats. The Pleasant River Wildlife Foundation was selected for its unique technical expertise, aligning with Department of the Interior policy for non-competitive awards. This initiative underscores a commitment to preserving Maine’s ecologically significant coastal ecosystems for future generations.
Opportunity ID: 52718
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-R5-ES-10-038 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Coastal Wetland Habitat Protection in ME |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.630 — Coastal Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 19, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 19, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 20, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
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 a Grant Agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Pleasant River Wildlife Foundation for the purpose of permanently protecting at least 756 acres of high value coastal habitat in eastern coastal Maine. The goal of this effort will be permanent protection of at least 756 acres of high value coastal wetland and associated upland buffer habitat for fish and wildlife resources through fee and/or easement acquisition by a Land Trust.
This Single Source Award is being made in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B(4), which allows for award without competition to an applicant who is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based on, technical expertise. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christal Cutler
Contract Specialist Phone 413-253-8233 Email:christal_cutler@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christal Cutler Contract Specialist Phone 413-253-8233 Email: christal_cutler@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.630 | FWS-R5-ES-10-038 | Coastal Wetland Habitat Protection in ME | PKG00017129 | Mar 12, 2010 | Mar 19, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
52718 SF424-2.0.pdf
52718 SF424A-1.0.pdf
52718 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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