This grant, offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is established to significantly increase diversity within the conservation workforce. Known as the Diversity Joint Venture (DJV), this initiative brings together a broad partnership of federal and state agencies, universities, non-governmental organizations, foundations, and professional societies. The National Park Foundation proposed this venture, with FWS serving as the fiduciary agent. Operating under the authority of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, the DJV aims to foster a more inclusive and representative workforce, ensuring a wider range of perspectives contributes to vital conservation efforts across the nation. This collaborative effort seeks to build a stronger, more diverse talent pipeline for the future of conservation.
Opportunity ID: 295102
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00288 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Diversity Joint Venture |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.649 — Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 06, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 06, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 07, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | THE RECIPIENT HAS BEEN SELECTED. There is not an application process for Diversity Joint Venture. This is notice of intent to award a single-source agreement to the National Park Foundation under justification 505DM2.14 (B4). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) received a proposal from the National Park Foundation (NPF) to participate in and serve as the fiduciary agent for the Diversity Joint Venture (DJV) a partnership of federal and state agencies, universities, non-governmental organizations, foundations, and professional societies working together to increase diversity in the conservation workforce. This opportunity is offered under the authority of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Biologist Tracy Mccleaf (304) 876-7781
Tracy_McCleaf@fws.gov Email:Tracy_McCleaf@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 295102 Full Announcement-NOFO and NOI -> 201700629_NPF NOFO.pdf
Folder 295102 Full Announcement-NOFO and NOI -> NOI NPF.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Biologist Tracy Mccleaf (304) 876-7781 Tracy_McCleaf@fws.gov Email: Tracy_McCleaf@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.649 | PKG00233474 | Jun 29, 2017 | Jul 06, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
295102 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
295102 SF424B-1.1.pdf
295102 SF424A-1.0.pdf
295102 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
295102 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
295102 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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