The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act grant to support restoration, research, and Regional Project proposals focusing on the conservation and management of fish and wildlife resources in the Great Lakes Basin. This grant aims to encourage cooperative efforts among States, Indian Tribes, and interested entities for habitat restoration and species protection. A total of approximately $1.56 million is available for projects, with up to 33 percent of the total Congressional appropriation eligible for Regional Projects. Applicants must provide a 25 percent non-federal match for restoration and research projects, while Regional Projects may be exempt from cost sharing. The deadline for submissions is December 12, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 289444
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.608 — Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 12, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 12, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 12, 2016 See NOFO for application instructions. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 12, 2016 See NOFO for application instructions. |
| Archive Date: | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,560,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $515,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,300 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Private institutions of higher education Small businesses County governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) requests interested entities to submit restoration, research and Regional Project proposals for the restoration of the Great Lakes Basin fish and wildlife resources, as authorized under the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act (16 USC 941c). The purpose of the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act (GLFWRA) is to provide assistance to States, Indian Tribes, and other interested entities to encourage cooperative conservation, restoration and management of the fish and wildlife resources and their habitats in the Great Lakes Basin. Regional Projects are authorized activities of the Service related to fish and wildlife resource protection, restoration, maintenance, and enhancement impacting the resources of multiple States or Indian Tribes with fish and wildlife management authority in the Great Lakes Basin. The Service will be responsible for accomplishing Regional Projects on behalf of the State and/or Tribal agencies submitting the Regional Project proposal. Supported in part by President Obama’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a total of approximately $1.56 million is projected to support projects this fiscal year. Available funding and project awards are subject to final Congressional appropriations for Fiscal Year 2017. Up to 33 percent of the total Congressional appropriation to the GLFWRA is eligible to fund Regional Projects. Restoration and research projects require a 25 percent non-federal match. Regional Projects selected shall be exempt from cost sharing if the Service’s Midwest Region Director determines that the authorization for the project does not require a non-Federal cost-share. The two page pre-proposal and Regional Project proposals are submitted to the Service for review. Successful restoration and research applicants are invited to submit full proposals, which are reviewed and ranked by the Proposal Review Committee. Successful restoration and research projects have ranged from $2,300 to $2,000,000 with the average project at $121,806. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rick Westerhof 231-584-3553
rick_westerhof@fws.gov Email:rick_westerhof@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Corrected Eligible Applicants section. | Oct 12, 2016 | |
| Changed the following sentence from 2016 to 2017. – Available funding and project awards are subject to final Congressional appropriations for Fiscal Year 2017. |
Oct 12, 2016 | |
| Oct 12, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.608 — Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 12, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 12, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 12, 2016 See NOFO for application instructions. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 12, 2016 See NOFO for application instructions. |
| Archive Date: | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,560,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $515,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,300 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Private institutions of higher education Small businesses County governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) requests interested entities to submit restoration, research and Regional Project proposals for the restoration of the Great Lakes Basin fish and wildlife resources, as authorized under the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act (16 USC 941c). The purpose of the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act (GLFWRA) is to provide assistance to States, Indian Tribes, and other interested entities to encourage cooperative conservation, restoration and management of the fish and wildlife resources and their habitats in the Great Lakes Basin. Regional Projects are authorized activities of the Service related to fish and wildlife resource protection, restoration, maintenance, and enhancement impacting the resources of multiple States or Indian Tribes with fish and wildlife management authority in the Great Lakes Basin. The Service will be responsible for accomplishing Regional Projects on behalf of the State and/or Tribal agencies submitting the Regional Project proposal. Supported in part by President Obama’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a total of approximately $1.56 million is projected to support projects this fiscal year. Available funding and project awards are subject to final Congressional appropriations for Fiscal Year 2017. Up to 33 percent of the total Congressional appropriation to the GLFWRA is eligible to fund Regional Projects. Restoration and research projects require a 25 percent non-federal match. Regional Projects selected shall be exempt from cost sharing if the Service’s Midwest Region Director determines that the authorization for the project does not require a non-Federal cost-share. The two page pre-proposal and Regional Project proposals are submitted to the Service for review. Successful restoration and research applicants are invited to submit full proposals, which are reviewed and ranked by the Proposal Review Committee. Successful restoration and research projects have ranged from $2,300 to $2,000,000 with the average project at $121,806. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rick Westerhof 231-584-3553
rick_westerhof@fws.gov Email:rick_westerhof@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.608 — Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 12, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 12, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 12, 2016 See NOFO for application instructions. |
| Archive Date: | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,560,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $515,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,300 |
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: | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) requests interested entities to submit restoration, research and Regional Project proposals for the restoration of the Great Lakes Basin fish and wildlife resources, as authorized under the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act (16 USC 941c). The purpose of the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act (GLFWRA) is to provide assistance to States, Indian Tribes, and other interested entities to encourage cooperative conservation, restoration and management of the fish and wildlife resources and their habitats in the Great Lakes Basin. Regional Projects are authorized activities of the Service related to fish and wildlife resource protection, restoration, maintenance, and enhancement impacting the resources of multiple States or Indian Tribes with fish and wildlife management authority in the Great Lakes Basin. The Service will be responsible for accomplishing Regional Projects on behalf of the State and/or Tribal agencies submitting the Regional Project proposal. Supported in part by President Obama’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a total of approximately $1.56 million is projected to support projects this fiscal year. Available funding and project awards are subject to final Congressional appropriations for Fiscal Year 2017. Up to 33 percent of the total Congressional appropriation to the GLFWRA is eligible to fund Regional Projects. Restoration and research projects require a 25 percent non-federal match. Regional Projects selected shall be exempt from cost sharing if the Service’s Midwest Region Director determines that the authorization for the project does not require a non-Federal cost-share. The two page pre-proposal and Regional Project proposals are submitted to the Service for review. Successful restoration and research applicants are invited to submit full proposals, which are reviewed and ranked by the Proposal Review Committee. Successful restoration and research projects have ranged from $2,300 to $2,000,000 with the average project at $121,806. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rick Westerhof 231-584-3553
rick_westerhof@fws.gov Email:rick_westerhof@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.608 — Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 12, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 12, 2016 See NOFO for application instructions. |
| Archive Date: | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,560,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $515,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,300 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Individuals City or township governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) requests interested entities to submit restoration, research and Regional Project proposals for the restoration of the Great Lakes Basin fish and wildlife resources, as authorized under the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act (16 USC 941c).
The purpose of the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act (GLFWRA) is to provide assistance to States, Indian Tribes, and other interested entities to encourage cooperative conservation, restoration and management of the fish and wildlife resources and their habitats in the Great Lakes Basin. Regional Projects are authorized activities of the Service related to fish and wildlife resource protection, restoration, maintenance, and enhancement impacting the resources of multiple States or Indian Tribes with fish and wildlife management authority in the Great Lakes Basin. The Service will be responsible for accomplishing Regional Projects on behalf of the State and/or Tribal agencies submitting the Regional Project proposal. Supported in part by President Obama’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, a total of approximately $1.56 million is projected to support projects this fiscal year. Available funding and project awards are subject to final Congressional appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016. Up to 33 percent of the total Congressional appropriation to the GLFWRA is eligible to fund Regional Projects. Restoration and research projects require a 25 percent non-federal match. Regional Projects selected shall be exempt from cost sharing if the Service’s Midwest Region Director determines that the authorization for the project does not require a non-Federal cost-share. The two page pre-proposal and Regional Project proposals are submitted to the Service for review. Successful restoration and research applicants are invited to submit full proposals, which are reviewed and ranked by the Proposal Review Committee. Successful restoration and research projects have ranged from $2,300 to $2,000,000 with the average project at $121,806. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rick Westerhof 231-584-3553
rick_westerhof@fws.gov Email:rick_westerhof@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 289444 Full Announcement-NOFO -> NOFO.pdf
Folder 289444 Full Announcement-NOFO -> FY2017 GLFWRA Regional Project Proposal Application.pdf
Folder 289444 Full Announcement-NOFO -> FY2017 GLFWRA Pre Proposal Application.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Rick Westerhof 231-584-3553 rick_westerhof@fws.gov Email: rick_westerhof@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.608 | PKG00228559 | Oct 12, 2016 | Dec 12, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
289444 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
289444 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
289444 SF424D-1.1.pdf
289444 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
289444 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
289444 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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