USFWS Leopold Education Project Exploration & Discovery Cards Grant

The USFWS is awarding a cooperative agreement under the Department Manual 505-2 to Pheasants Forever for their Leopold Education Project (LEP). This grant aims to expand LEP’s reach by creating Exploration and Discovery cards based on ‘A Sand County Almanac,’ focusing on diverse habitats and wildlife. The project seeks to engage educators in introducing Aldo Leopold’s teachings to a wider audience and inspire youth to explore and appreciate nature. With an emphasis on regional ecosystems, this initiative aligns with the Secretary of the Interior’s goal to inspire the next generation of conservationists. Application deadline: Jul 15, 2011.

Opportunity ID: 100753

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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::
Category of Funding Activity::	Education
Category Explanation::
Expected Number of Awards::	1
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	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 ï¿½ to Pheasants Forever – 2.14B(1) Unsolicited Proposal ï¿½ 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 Foreverï¿½s 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 ï¿½A Sand County Almanacï¿½ 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 Interiorï¿½s vision to inspire the next generation of conservation professionals.
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Version History

Version	Modification Description	Updated Date
Synopsis 1

Package Status

Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:

Package No: 1

Assistance Listings:	15.649
Competition ID:
Competition Title:
Opportunity Package ID:	PKG00060470
Opening Date:	Jun 22, 2011
Closing Date:	Jul 15, 2011
Agency Contact Information::	Tracy McCleaf
Who Can Apply::	Organization Applicants
mendatory_forms	Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1]
optional_forms	Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Other Attachments Form [V1.1]

Packages

Assistance Listings	Competition ID	Competition Title	Opportunity Package ID	Opening Date	Closing Date	Actions	Agency Contact Information:	Who Can Apply:
15.649			PKG00060470	Jun 22, 2011	Jul 15, 2011	View	Tracy McCleaf	Organization Applicants