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Species Recovery Grants to States (Section 6 Program)

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“States play an essential role in conserving and recovering species listed as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), 16 U.S.C. 1535. Listed species under NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) jurisdiction may spend all or part of their lifecycles in state waters, and success in conserving these species depends largely on working cooperatively with the States. NMFS is authorized to provide Federal assistance to eligible State agencies to support the development and implementation of conservation programs for listed marine and anadromous species that reside within that State. This assistance, provided in the form of grants through the Species Recovery Grants to States Program, can be used to support conservation activities for any endangered or threatened species, as well as monitoring of candidate species, recently delisted species, and species proposed for listing under the ESA. Proposals that address the recovery of one of the following critically endangered species are also encouraged as part of the agency’s Species in the Spotlight initiative: Atlantic salmon, white abalone, Cook Inlet beluga whales, Hawaiian monk seals, Pacific leatherback sea turtles, and southern resident killer whales. Funded activities may include development and implementation of management efforts, scientific research, and public education and outreach. Any State agency that has entered into an agreement with NMFS pursuant to section 6(c) of the ESA or enters into such an agreement within 30 days of the application deadline is eligible to apply under this solicitation. Proposals focusing on Pacific salmonids will not be considered for funding under this grant program; such projects may be considered through the NMFS Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund. This document describes how to submit proposals for funding in fiscal year (FY) 2017 and how NMFS will evaluate and select proposals for funding. This document should be read in its entirety; some information has changed from the previous year.” (grants.gov)

  • Funding Number– NOAA-NMFS-PRPO-2017-2004955
  • Closing Date– Oct 17, 2016
  • Funding Category– Environment, Natural Resources, Science and Technology and other Research and Development
  • Award Ceiling– $300,000
  • Number of Expected Awards– 10
  • Eligibility– “Eligible applicants are state agencies that have entered into an agreement with NMFS pursuant to section 6(c) of the ESA. The terms “state” and “state agency” are used as defined in section 3 of the ESA (16 U.S.C. 1532). Currently eligible state agencies are listed here: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/conservation/states/. Any state agency that enters into a section 6(c) agreement with NMFS within 30 days of the grant application deadline is also eligible to apply. Federal agencies or institutions are not eligible to receive Federal assistance under this notice. In addition, NOAA and NMFS employees shall not provide assistance in writing applications, write letters of support advocating for any application, or otherwise confer any unfair advantage on a particular application. However, proposed activities can involve collaboration with current NMFS programs and NMFS employees, and NMFS employees can submit letters verifying that they would collaborate on a particular project if funded.” (grants.gov)
  • More Information– grants.gov
  • Additional Help & Information–
    • National Section 6 Program Coordinator-
      • Lisa Manning (301-427-8466, Lisa.Manning@noaa.gov).
    • NMFS Regional Program Coordinators-
      • Lanni Hall, Greater Atlantic Regional Office (Lanni.Hall@noaa.gov, 978-282-8492 x 6492)
      • Calusa Horn, Southeast Regional Office (Calusa.Horn@noaa.gov, 727-824-5312)
      • Justin Greenman, West Coast Regional Office (Justin.Greenman@noaa.gov, 562-980-3264)
      • Sadie Wright, Alaska Regional Office (Sadie.Wright@noaa.gov, 907-586-7630)
      • Randy McIntosh, Pacific Islands Regional Office, (Randy.McIntosh@noaa.gov, 808-725-5154).

 

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Green Communities Grant

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“Communities that need assistance in creating a Community Forestry Management Plan (CFMP) are eligible for the Green Communities grant. The grant is offered every year for municipalities and counties. Currently the grants are up to $3,000 with a 100% match, than can be made of in-kind and volunteer hours at the federal volunteer rate.” (nj.gov)

  • Closing Date– Rolling
  • Award Ceiling– $3,000
  • Eligibility– Municipal Government
  • Grant Type– Competitive
  • More Information– nj.gov
  • Additional Help & Information– carrie.sargeant@dep.nj.gov

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WaterSMART: Cooperative Watershed Management Program (CWMP) for fiscal year (FY) 2016

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“The objective of this FOA is to invite States, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, local governmental entities, non-profit organizations, existing watershed groups, and local and special districts (e.g., irrigation and water districts, county soil conservation districts) to submit proposals for Phase I activities to establish or further develop a watershed group. Funding provided under this FOA may be used to develop a mission statement, project concepts, and/or a restoration plan. See Sec. III.C. Eligible Activities for a more comprehensive description. All work must be completed within two years from the date of award.” (grants.gov)

  • Funding Number– R16-FOA-DO-008
  • Funding Category– Natural Resources
  • Closing Date– May 04, 2016
  • Award Ceiling– $100,000
  • Number of Expected Awards– 6
  • Eligibility– “Applicant Eligibility for Task A – Establishment of a Watershed Group Applicants eligible to receive an award to fund activities under Task A include: States, Indian tribes, local and special districts (e.g., irrigation and water districts), local governmental entities, interstate organizations, and non-profit organizations. To be eligible, applicants must also meet all of the following requirements: • Significantly affect or be affected by the quality or quantity of water in a watershed • Be capable of promoting the sustainable use of water resources • Be located in the western United States or Territories as identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended and supplemented; specifically: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands Applicant Eligibility for Task B – Further Development of an Existing Watershed Group In order to be eligible to receive an award to fund activities under Task B, the applicant must be an eligible entity as described immediately above and must be either: 1. An existing “watershed group,” (i.e., a grassroots, non-regulatory legal entity that otherwise meets the definition of a watershed group as described above in Section I.B.. Objective of Funding Opportunity Announcement. 2. A participant in an existing watershed group that meets the definition of a “watershed group” as described above in Section I.B. Objective of Funding Opportunity Announcement.” (grants.gov)
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  • Additional Help & Information– Darren Olson Grants Management Specialist Phone 303 445-3697 dolson@usbr.gov

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