The Wildlife Refuge Department is offering a grant to gather information on visitor demographics and experiences on refuges. This critical research will inform the management of public lands and waters by assessing visitors’ recreational, educational, and satisfaction levels with services and facilities. The grant aims to understand and enhance visitor experiences for better future planning and development. Applications close on July 14, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 285816
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F16AS00323 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Monitoring Visitors and Their Experiences on National Wildlife Refuges |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | This is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to Ohio State University through the CESU network in accordance with DOI Policy 505 DM 2 (4) Unique Qualifications |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.678 — Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2016 This is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to Ohio State University through the CESU network in accordance with DOI Policy 505 DM 2 (4) Unique Qualifications |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 14, 2016 This is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to Ohio State University through the CESU network in accordance with DOI Policy 505 DM 2 (4) Unique Qualifications |
| Archive Date: | Aug 07, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $132,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $132,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to Ohio State University through the CESU network in accordance with DOI Policy 505 DM 2 (4) Unique Qualifications |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | This announcement is for gathering information on understanding and characterizing visitor demographics and their experiences on refuges. It is a critical element of managing these public lands and waters. This work will provide information regarding visitorsâ¿¿ recreational, educational and informational experiences, as well as visitorsâ¿¿ levels of satisfaction with current services and facilities, and desires for future services and facilities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Natalie Sexton 970-266-2935
natalie_sexton@fws.gov Email:natalie_sexton@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 285816 Full Announcement-NOFO Template -> NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Natalie Sexton 970-266-2935 natalie_sexton@fws.gov Email: natalie_sexton@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.678 | PKG00225292 | Jul 07, 2016 | Jul 14, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
285816 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
285816 SF424B-1.1.pdf
285816 SF424A-1.0.pdf
285816 Project-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
285816 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf