The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering this grant to encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm, ranch, and forest land to voluntarily make their property available for public access. The primary purpose is to facilitate wildlife-dependent recreation, specifically hunting and fishing, through programs implemented by State or tribal governments. This initiative aims to expand opportunities for the public to enjoy outdoor activities on private lands. Grantees that are States will face a 25 percent reduction in their grant amount if migratory bird hunting opening dates are not consistent for residents and non-residents. This condition does not apply to tribal governments.
Opportunity ID: 65595
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | VPA-HIP |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program FY 2011 |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | — |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 19, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 07, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 07, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Farm Service Agency |
| Description: | The primary objective of the VPA-HIP is to encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm, ranch, and forest land to voluntarily make that land available for access by the public for wildlife-dependent recreation, including hunting or fishing, under programs implemented by State or tribal governments.
Grantees that are States will have the grant amount reduced by 25 percent if opening dates for migratory bird hunting in the State are not consistent for residents and non-residents. This paragraph does not apply to grantees that are tribal governments. The regulations at 7 CFR part 1455 govern the VPA-HIP. |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.fsa.usda.gov/vpa |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
David Hoge
Program Specialist Phone 202.720.7674 Email:david.hoge@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 65595 Full Announcement-1 -> 01 19 cepd vpahip 2011 rfa .pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | David Hoge Program Specialist Phone 202.720.7674 Email: david.hoge@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPA-HIP10-093 | VPA-HIP FY2011 | PKG00028171 | Jan 19, 2011 | Mar 07, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
65595 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
65595 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
65595 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
65595 Budget-1.1.pdf
65595 Project-1.0.pdf
65595 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
65595 Other-1.0.pdf
65595 Attachments-1.0.pdf
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