The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is awarding a cooperative agreement to Pheasants Forever, stemming from an unsolicited proposal. This grant is for the purpose of significantly expanding the reach of Pheasants Forever’s Leopold Education Project (LEP) beyond its traditional Midwest focus. The project aims to introduce a larger audience, particularly youth, to Aldo Leopold’s conservation philosophies. A key initiative will be the creation of new ‘Exploration and Discovery Cards,’ based on ‘A Sand County Almanac,’ which will highlight regional ecosystems and wildlife. These educational tools are designed to provide easy-to-learn lessons, encouraging young people to explore and connect with nature in their local communities, aligning with the Secretary of the Interior’s goal of fostering the next generation of conservationists.
Opportunity ID: 100753
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-NCTC-2011-09 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Leopold Education Project Exploration & Discovery Cards |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment 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 22, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $31,700 |
| Award Ceiling: | $31,700 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | There is not an application process for Leopold Education Project Exploration & Discovery Cards. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant under justification 505 DM 2.14B(1) to Pheasants Forever. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The USFWS is not seeking applications. The USFWS plans to award this cooperative agreement under the Department Manual 505-2, using 2.14B(1) to justify a single source award � to Pheasants Forever – 2.14B(1) Unsolicited Proposal � the proposal award is the result of an unsolicited assistance application which represents a unique or innovative idea, method, or approach which is not the subject of a current or planned contract or assistance award but which is deemed advantageous to the program objectives.
Pheasants Forever�s Leopold Education Project (LEP) introduces educators to the writings and lessons of Aldo Leopold. LEP has been concentrated in the Midwest pheasant range and this proposal would allow LEP to reach a larger audience by providing educational activities related to habitats such as wetlands, forests, deserts and prairies. LEP will create a series of Exploration and Discovery cards based on �A Sand County Almanac� and focus on regional ecosystems and related wildlife. The lessons will be easy to teach and learn and will encourage youth to get outside and explore the nature in their communities. This proposal is in alignment with the Secretary of the Interior�s vision to inspire the next generation of conservation professionals. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tracy McCleaf
Agreements Coordinator tracy_mccleaf@fws.gov Email:tracy_mccleaf@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 100753 Other Supporting Documents-NOI to award single source 1 -> usfws noi pheas 4ever.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tracy McCleaf Agreements Coordinator 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 | PKG00060470 | Jun 22, 2011 | Jul 15, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
100753 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
100753 SF424A-1.0.pdf
100753 SF424B-1.1.pdf
100753 Project-1.1.pdf
100753 Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
100753 Other-1.1.pdf
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