The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a grant to BirdsCaribbean, Inc. for a comprehensive shorebird survey in Trinidad. This project aims to fill knowledge gaps on shorebird abundance and distribution, particularly during fall migration and winter seasons. The survey will provide crucial data to the Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative (AFSI) to understand and address threats to shorebirds in Trinidad and Tobago. This initiative aligns with conservation stewardship priorities and aims to restore trust with local communities. Funding is provided under various Acts including the Fish and Wildlife Act, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, and the Department of State Appropriations Act.
Opportunity ID: 320507
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F19AS00383 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 0 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.664 — Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $0 |
| Award Ceiling: | $35,200 |
| Award Floor: | $35,200 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 TO A SINGLE-SOURCE. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) intends to award a grant agreement to BirdsCaribbean, Inc., to conduct a comprehensive seasonal shorebird survey. The abundance and diversity of shorebirds that migrate through or winter in Trinidad, and the location of staging and wintering areas in the country, are not well understood, and no comprehensive survey of shorebirds has been conducted since the mid-1980s. Recent work identified shorebird concentration sites in T&T, based on historical surveys, and provided a preliminary assessment of the magnitude of shorebird hunting. However, there is an urgent need to expand this work by conducting a comprehensive seasonal shorebird survey. The surveys will build on aerial surveys conducted previously and focus efforts in high concentration areas. Other shoreline areas with known or expected low shorebird densities would be surveyed in a randomized manner to confirm status. Information collected as part of the proposed work will greatly assist the Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative¿s (AFSI) in understanding threats to shorebirds in T&T and working toward effective shorebird management. As identified in the AFSI Business Plan, there is an urgent need to understand the abundance and distribution of migrant and wintering shorebirds in the Flyway and to understand the threats that shorebirds face at key sites. Filling the large time gap with comprehensive information on shorebirds using Trinidad during the fall migration and wintering seasons will address this AFSI need. Understanding threats to shorebirds in T&T and will enable partners to work toward effective the AFSI¿s goal of managing and protecting critical shorebird habitat. The AFSI focal species addressed in this project include Whimbrel, Ruddy Turnstone, Semipalmated Sandpiper, Red Knot, Short-billed Dowitcher and Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs. This program aligns with Departmental funding Priority #1, creating a conservation stewardship legacy second only to Teddy Roosevelt, as it promotes natural resource conservation through sustainable use integrating the best science (survey data) for the conservation of migratory shorebirds. By engaging network partners and other local stakeholders, this program aligns with Priority #3, restoring trust with our local communities, by improving relationships and expanding lines of communication with international partners who look to consider local communities in developing conservation solutions. Funding for this project is provided under the authority of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 742a-754; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958, 16 U.S.C. 661- 2 667(e); Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. 2901-2911; and the Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dave Gordon 703-358-2025
David_Gordon@fws.gov Email:David_Gordon@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 320507 Full Announcement-Announcement -> NOFO 2019.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Dave Gordon 703-358-2025 David_Gordon@fws.gov Email: David_Gordon@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.664 | PKG00254749 | Sep 17, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
320507 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
320507 SF424B-1.1.pdf
320507 SF424A-1.0.pdf
320507 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
320507 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
320507 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
Share This Post, Choose Your Platform!
About the Author: osnqt
