Opportunity ID: 339451

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: F22AS00301
Funding Opportunity Title: Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program – Base Funding
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 15.667 — Highlands Conservation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Apr 13, 2022
Last Updated Date: May 16, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 31, 2022 The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be open until October 31, 2022. After 60 days of the initial posting of the NOFO, the Service may choose to amend the NOFO in the event that the Highlands Conservation Reauthorization Act becomes law.

Application Due Date Explanation

APPLICATION CHECKLIST
 

Project Abstract
Project Narrative
Separate Budget Narrative
Indirect Cost Statement and related documentation
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Single Audit Reporting Statement
SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement
SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance
SF-424D, Assurances
SF-424C, Budget Information
SF-429B Request to Acquire, Improve, or Furnish Real Property

Failure to provide complete information may cause delays, postponement, or rejection of the application.

Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 31, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM., ET, on the listed application due date.

The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be open until October 31, 2022. After 60 days of the initial posting of the NOFO, the Service may choose to amend the NOFO in the event that the Highlands Conservation Reauthorization Act becomes law.

Application Due Date Explanation

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Project Abstract
Project Narrative
Separate Budget Narrative
Indirect Cost Statement and related documentation
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Single Audit Reporting Statement
SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement
SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance
SF-424D, Assurances
SF-424C, Budget Information
SF-429B Request to Acquire, Improve, or Furnish Real Property

Failure to provide complete information may cause delays, postponement, or rejection of the application.

Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,840,000
Award Ceiling: $1,460,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: Only State Conservation Agencies are eligible to receive these funds. A subaward agreement to another State Conservation Agency is allowed. Only the Lead State Agency (or Agencies), as determined by the Governor of each Highlands State, may apply for funding under the Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program. If the Governor assigns multiple Lead Agencies, those Agencies must coordinate on funding requests prior to submission and ensure no more than the maximum allowable amount is requested through this funding opportunity.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife Service
Description: The Highlands Conservation Act (H.R. 1964, 2004; 16 U.S.C. 3901) (HCA) is designed to assist Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in conserving land and natural resources in the Highlands Region through Federal grants to support land conservation projects in which a State entity acquires land or an interest in land from a willing seller to permanently protect resources of high conservation value. The USDA Forest Service (USFS) was directed by the HCA to identify lands that have high conservation value through the “New York-New Jersey Highlands Regional Study: 2002 Update” and the “Highlands Regional Study: Connecticut and Pennsylvania 2010 Update.” Subject to availability of funds through Federal appropriation, each year, Governors of the four Highlands States may submit proposals for up to 50% of the total cost of land conservation projects in the Highlands Region. Proposed projects must be consistent with areas identified in the Study and Update as having high resource value. This program funds land conservation by State Conservation Agencies in the Highlands Region. Funding appropriated under the HCA has been divided into two separate categories – Base and Competitive. Eligible applicants may submit requests for Base Funding in response to this Notice of Funding Opportunity. A separate Notice of Funding Opportunity will be posted for Competitive Funds. A property may not be proposed for funding from both the Base and Competitive funding opportunities. The US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) administers the HCA grant program.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jay Rasku
jason_rasku@fws.gov
Email:jason_rasku@fws.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Closing Date/Time Clarification May 16, 2022
Apr 13, 2022

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: F22AS00301
Funding Opportunity Title: Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program – Base Funding
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 15.667 — Highlands Conservation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Apr 13, 2022
Last Updated Date: May 16, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 31, 2022 The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be open until October 31, 2022. After 60 days of the initial posting of the NOFO, the Service may choose to amend the NOFO in the event that the Highlands Conservation Reauthorization Act becomes law.

Application Due Date Explanation

APPLICATION CHECKLIST
 

Project Abstract
Project Narrative
Separate Budget Narrative
Indirect Cost Statement and related documentation
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Single Audit Reporting Statement
SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement
SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance
SF-424D, Assurances
SF-424C, Budget Information
SF-429B Request to Acquire, Improve, or Furnish Real Property

Failure to provide complete information may cause delays, postponement, or rejection of the application.

Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 31, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM., ET, on the listed application due date.

The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be open until October 31, 2022. After 60 days of the initial posting of the NOFO, the Service may choose to amend the NOFO in the event that the Highlands Conservation Reauthorization Act becomes law.

Application Due Date Explanation

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Project Abstract
Project Narrative
Separate Budget Narrative
Indirect Cost Statement and related documentation
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Single Audit Reporting Statement
SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement
SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance
SF-424D, Assurances
SF-424C, Budget Information
SF-429B Request to Acquire, Improve, or Furnish Real Property

Failure to provide complete information may cause delays, postponement, or rejection of the application.

Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,840,000
Award Ceiling: $1,460,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: Only State Conservation Agencies are eligible to receive these funds. A subaward agreement to another State Conservation Agency is allowed. Only the Lead State Agency (or Agencies), as determined by the Governor of each Highlands State, may apply for funding under the Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program. If the Governor assigns multiple Lead Agencies, those Agencies must coordinate on funding requests prior to submission and ensure no more than the maximum allowable amount is requested through this funding opportunity.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife Service
Description: The Highlands Conservation Act (H.R. 1964, 2004; 16 U.S.C. 3901) (HCA) is designed to assist Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in conserving land and natural resources in the Highlands Region through Federal grants to support land conservation projects in which a State entity acquires land or an interest in land from a willing seller to permanently protect resources of high conservation value. The USDA Forest Service (USFS) was directed by the HCA to identify lands that have high conservation value through the “New York-New Jersey Highlands Regional Study: 2002 Update” and the “Highlands Regional Study: Connecticut and Pennsylvania 2010 Update.” Subject to availability of funds through Federal appropriation, each year, Governors of the four Highlands States may submit proposals for up to 50% of the total cost of land conservation projects in the Highlands Region. Proposed projects must be consistent with areas identified in the Study and Update as having high resource value. This program funds land conservation by State Conservation Agencies in the Highlands Region. Funding appropriated under the HCA has been divided into two separate categories – Base and Competitive. Eligible applicants may submit requests for Base Funding in response to this Notice of Funding Opportunity. A separate Notice of Funding Opportunity will be posted for Competitive Funds. A property may not be proposed for funding from both the Base and Competitive funding opportunities. The US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) administers the HCA grant program.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jay Rasku
jason_rasku@fws.gov
Email:jason_rasku@fws.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: F22AS00301
Funding Opportunity Title: Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program – Base Funding
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 15.667 — Highlands Conservation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Apr 13, 2022
Last Updated Date: Apr 13, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 31, 2022 The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be open until October 31, 2022. After 60 days of the initial posting of the NOFO, the Service may choose to amend the NOFO in the event that the Highlands Conservation Reauthorization Act becomes law.

Application Due Date Explanation

APPLICATION CHECKLIST
 

Project Abstract
Project Narrative
Separate Budget Narrative
Indirect Cost Statement and related documentation
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Single Audit Reporting Statement
SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement
SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance
SF-424D, Assurances
SF-424C, Budget Information
SF-429B Request to Acquire, Improve, or Furnish Real Property

Failure to provide complete information may cause delays, postponement, or rejection of the application.

Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,840,000
Award Ceiling: $1,460,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: Only State Conservation Agencies are eligible to receive these funds. A subaward agreement to another State Conservation Agency is allowed. Only the Lead State Agency (or Agencies), as determined by the Governor of each Highlands State, may apply for funding under the Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program. If the Governor assigns multiple Lead Agencies, those Agencies must coordinate on funding requests prior to submission and ensure no more than the maximum allowable amount is requested through this funding opportunity.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife Service
Description: The Highlands Conservation Act (H.R. 1964, 2004; 16 U.S.C. 3901) (HCA) is designed to assist Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in conserving land and natural resources in the Highlands Region through Federal grants to support land conservation projects in which a State entity acquires land or an interest in land from a willing seller to permanently protect resources of high conservation value. The USDA Forest Service (USFS) was directed by the HCA to identify lands that have high conservation value through the “New York-New Jersey Highlands Regional Study: 2002 Update” and the “Highlands Regional Study: Connecticut and Pennsylvania 2010 Update.” Subject to availability of funds through Federal appropriation, each year, Governors of the four Highlands States may submit proposals for up to 50% of the total cost of land conservation projects in the Highlands Region. Proposed projects must be consistent with areas identified in the Study and Update as having high resource value. This program funds land conservation by State Conservation Agencies in the Highlands Region. Funding appropriated under the HCA has been divided into two separate categories – Base and Competitive. Eligible applicants may submit requests for Base Funding in response to this Notice of Funding Opportunity. A separate Notice of Funding Opportunity will be posted for Competitive Funds. A property may not be proposed for funding from both the Base and Competitive funding opportunities. The US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) administers the HCA grant program.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jay Rasku
jason_rasku@fws.gov
Email:jason_rasku@fws.gov

Folder 339451 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> HCA Base Foa_Content_of_F22AS00301 (1).pdf

Folder 339451 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> 5.16.22 Updated Foa_Content_of_F22AS00301.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Jay Rasku
jason_rasku@fws.gov
Email: jason_rasku@fws.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
15.667 F22AS00301 Highlands Conservation Act Grant Program – Base Funding PKG00273317 Apr 11, 2022 Oct 31, 2022 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

339451 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

339451 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf

339451 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

339451 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

339451 SF424A-1.0.pdf

339451 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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