This grant is for the purpose of comprehensively measuring the western snowy plover’s progress toward species recovery. It aims to assess the effectiveness of ongoing recovery efforts and strategies, as described in the Western Snowy Plover Coastal Population Recovery Plan. The funding will support critical nest monitoring and protection activities, enabling the collection of vital data on plover population health, breeding success, and habitat usage. By analyzing these key indicators, the grant will determine whether current conservation initiatives are successfully achieving desired outcomes for species restoration. The insights derived from this project will be instrumental for informing adaptive management, ensuring future actions are optimized, scientifically sound, and contribute effectively to the long-term survival and robust populations of this sensitive coastal bird.
Opportunity ID: 294822
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00271 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2017-2018 Western Snowy Plover Nest Monitoring and Protection |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Information and Statistics Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.678 — Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 27, 2017 The recipient has been selected. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 27, 2017 The recipient has been selected. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $35,602 |
| Award Ceiling: | $35,602 |
| Award Floor: | $100 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Measure the western snowy plover (plover) progress toward recovery of the species and the effectiveness of recovery efforts, as described in the Western Snowy Plover Coastal Population Recovery Plan. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Specialist Connie Sauer 503-872-2826
Connie_Sauer@fws.gov Email:Connie_Sauer@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 294822 Full Announcement-Application Package -> Notice of Intent to Award.pdf
Folder 294822 Full Announcement-Application Package -> SF424 Application (Discretionary).pdf
Folder 294822 Full Announcement-Application Package -> Budget (Non-Construction) exp 1-31-19.pdf
Folder 294822 Full Announcement-Application Package -> Assurances (Non-Construction) exp 1-31-19.pdf
Folder 294822 Full Announcement-Application Package -> NOFO.pdf
Packages
There are no packages on this grant.