This grant, from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is for the continuation of the Tennessee Partners Project led by Ducks Unlimited, Inc. Its core purpose is to enhance, restore, and manage vital wetland habitats on private lands across western Tennessee, benefiting waterfowl and diverse wildlife. This non-competitive award recognizes Ducks Unlimited’s unique expertise and long-standing success since 1993, having already enhanced over 20,000 acres and provided technical assistance for over 68,000 acres. The project is a cooperative effort involving multiple state and federal agencies, along with private landowners, aligning with broader conservation plans like the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. The funding ensures continuity of these critical conservation efforts.
Opportunity ID: 199773
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-R4-12-014 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | North American Wetlands Conservatio Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.623 — North American Wetlands Conservation Fund |
| 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: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
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 Grant Agreement, in accordance with DM 2, 2.14B(4), between The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and The Ducks Unlimited, under authority of CFDA 15.623 and under the authority of Section 1 of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat/401, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661, et seq.) and Section 7 of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, 16 U.S.C. 742(a)(4). Tennessee Partners Project is a cooperative effort between private landowners, Ducks Unlimited, Inc. (DU), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Chickasaw-Shiloh RC&D Council, and University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service. The programs purpose is to assist with enhancement, restoration, and management of wetland habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife on private lands in western Tennessee. The partners contribute either cash, in-kind, and/or technical assistance to the project. Efforts of the Tennessee Partners Project further the goals and objectives of the Lower Mississippi Valley Joint Venture, the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, and the Ducks Unlimited Conservation Plan. The activity to be funded is a continuation of an activity presently being funded, and for which competition would have a significant adverse effect on the continuity or completion of the activity. Ducks Unlimited, Inc., has been the lead agency in delivering the Tennessee Partners Project since 1993, during which time more than 20,080 acres of shallow-water habitat have been enhanced/developed on private lands for use by migrating and wintering waterfowl, shorebirds, and other wildlife in western Tennessee, and more than 68,595 acres have received technical assistance. Through a Memorandum of Understanding, other partnering agencies in the Tennessee Partners Project, besides Ducks Unlimited, Inc., and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, include the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Chickasaw-Shiloh RC&D Council, and University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service. Efforts of the Tennessee Partners Project further the goals and objectives of the Lower Mississippi Valley Joint Venture, the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, and the Ducks Unlimited Conservation Plan. Period of performance is from date of the award to June 30, 2017. 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 Jon Wessman, who may be reached at (870) 946-6417 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:
Janice McNeill
Contract Specialist Phone 404-679-4056 Email:janice_mcneill@fws.gov |
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