The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a grant in collaboration with the Friends of the Museum of Natural Sciences to support research, monitoring, education, outreach, and conservation activities for high priority bird species in the U.S. and Central America. The grant aims to facilitate operational and administrative assistance, focusing on vulnerable bird species in North Carolina and Central America. The recipient will work closely with the Service to achieve conservation objectives. This partnership-based program will receive substantial involvement and direction from the Service. Applications are not open for competition, with a closing date of September 14, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 199753
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | FWS-R4-12-013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Environment |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.655 — Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Sep 07, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Oct 14, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 1 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $28,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $28,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits that do not have 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:: | THERE IS NO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE. This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Cooperative Agreement, in accordance with DM 2, 2.14B(4), between The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service)and the Friends of the Museum of Natural Sciences, under authority of CFDA 15.655 and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980, as amended. The Service proposes to provide financial assistance to the recipient so that, with substantial involvement and direction from the Service, they may facilitate operational support for research, monitoring, education, outreach and other activities that advance the conservation of high priority bird species on breeding and non-breeding areas in the US and Central America. Friends of the Museum of Natural History will provide operational and administrative support, and facilitate the development of field activities consistent with the priorities and direction expressed in the agreement, investing Service-provided funding accordingly. Friends of the Museum of Natural History has demonstrated capability in fostering the domestic and international cooperation and coordination necessary to develop partnership-based programs that support conservation of vulnerable bird species in North Carolina and in regions of Central America that are the focus of this work. Period of performance is from date of the award to August 31, 2017. Estimated award date is to be on or about August 31, 2012. The Single Source Award is being made in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14 (B) (4) , which allows for award to a applicant who is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based on technical expertise. Substantial involvement on part of the Service is anticipated for the successful completion of the objectives to be funded. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed assistance is solely within the discretion of the awarding agency. This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Dean Demarest, who may be reached at (404) 679-7371 or Janice McNeill, Contract Specialist at (404) 679-4056 or via email at janice_mcneill@fws.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1