Department of Fish and Wildlife State Wildlife Grants Competitive Program

Opportunity ID: 42534

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FWS-WSFR-SWGCOMP
Funding Opportunity Title: State Wildlife Grants Competitive Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Environment
Natural Resources
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation: The State Wildlife Grant Competitive Program is open to States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealths, and territories that have Service approved Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plans (CWCP). Grant proposals must address species of greatest conservation need and actions to conserve them and their habitats as described in the State’s CWCP. Grant proposals will be awarded to the highest-ranking cooperative conservation projects and in accordance with the evaluation criteria provided in the request for grant proposals. Priority will be given to cooperative conservation projects with an emphasis on performance results and outcomes.
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 15.634 — State Wildlife Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Aug 01, 2008
Last Updated Date: Aug 19, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: Nov 13, 2008
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 17, 2008 Grant proposals are due to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program Washington, DC office by November 17, 2008. Grant proposals received after this date will not be accepted. The announcement of awards is expected to be in February 2009.
Archive Date: Dec 15, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,922,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $300,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: States, Commonwealths, territories, and the District of Columbia with Service approved Comprehensive State Wildlife Conservation Plans. These include the 50 States, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Marianna Islands, the territories of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and America Samoa, and the District of Columbia.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife Service
Description: The State Wildlife Grants Competitive Program was authorized in the FY 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 110-161). Congress authorized $4,922,000 for FY 2008 awards. Grant proposals submitted and ranked under this announcement, but not selected for a FY 2008 award, will be considered for FY 2009 awards based on the ranking if Congress authorizes funding for this competitive program for FY 2009.

The State Wildlife Grant Competitive Program will award grants to the highest ranking cooperative conservation projects that implement strategies and actions contained in Service approved Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plans (also known as State Wildlife Action Plans or the Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategies). The evaluation criteria for grant proposal ranking is provided in the full announcement. The criteria contain general information, mandatory application requirements,and evaluation criteria. Eligible applicants should read this information carefully in order to present eligible and fully competitive proposals.

Link to Additional Information: Additional information on the State Wildlife Grant Program
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Steve Jose

Programs Branch Chief

Phone 703.358.2156
Email:steve_jose@fws.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Added FY 2008 and FY 2009 language. Aug 19, 2008
Corrections Aug 19, 2008
Update award date Aug 18, 2008
Add URL Aug 18, 2008
Update Opportunity Number from DOI-FWS-WSFRP-SWGCOMP to FWS-WSFR-SWGCOMP Aug 18, 2008
Updated 08/18/2008 Aug 18, 2008
Aug 18, 2008

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FWS-WSFR-SWGCOMP
Funding Opportunity Title: State Wildlife Grants Competitive Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Environment
Natural Resources
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation: The State Wildlife Grant Competitive Program is open to States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealths, and territories that have Service approved Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plans (CWCP). Grant proposals must address species of greatest conservation need and actions to conserve them and their habitats as described in the State’s CWCP. Grant proposals will be awarded to the highest-ranking cooperative conservation projects and in accordance with the evaluation criteria provided in the request for grant proposals. Priority will be given to cooperative conservation projects with an emphasis on performance results and outcomes.
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 15.634 — State Wildlife Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Aug 01, 2008
Last Updated Date: Aug 19, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: Nov 13, 2008
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 17, 2008 Grant proposals are due to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program Washington, DC office by November 17, 2008. Grant proposals received after this date will not be accepted. The announcement of awards is expected to be in February 2009.
Archive Date: Dec 15, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,922,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $300,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: States, Commonwealths, territories, and the District of Columbia with Service approved Comprehensive State Wildlife Conservation Plans. These include the 50 States, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Marianna Islands, the territories of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and America Samoa, and the District of Columbia.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife Service
Description: The State Wildlife Grants Competitive Program was authorized in the FY 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 110-161). Congress authorized $4,922,000 for FY 2008 awards. Grant proposals submitted and ranked under this announcement, but not selected for a FY 2008 award, will be considered for FY 2009 awards based on the ranking if Congress authorizes funding for this competitive program for FY 2009.

The State Wildlife Grant Competitive Program will award grants to the highest ranking cooperative conservation projects that implement strategies and actions contained in Service approved Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plans (also known as State Wildlife Action Plans or the Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategies). The evaluation criteria for grant proposal ranking is provided in the full announcement. The criteria contain general information, mandatory application requirements,and evaluation criteria. Eligible applicants should read this information carefully in order to present eligible and fully competitive proposals.

Link to Additional Information: Additional information on the State Wildlife Grant Program
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Steve Jose

Programs Branch Chief

Phone 703.358.2156
Email:steve_jose@fws.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FWS-WSFR-SWGCOMP
Funding Opportunity Title: State Wildlife Grants Competitive Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Environment
Natural Resources
Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation: The State Wildlife Grant Competitive Program is open to States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealths, and territories that have Service approved Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plans (CWCP). Grant proposals must address species of greatest conservation need and actions to conserve them and their habitats as described in the State’s CWCP. Grant proposals will be awarded to the highest-ranking cooperative conservation projects and in accordance with the evaluation criteria provided in the request for grant proposals. Priority will be given to cooperative conservation projects with an emphasis on performance results and outcomes.
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 15.634 — State Wildlife Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Aug 19, 2008
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 17, 2008 Grant proposals are due to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program Washington, DC office by November 17, 2008. Grant proposals received after this date will not be accepted. The announcement of awards is expected to be in February 2009.
Archive Date: Dec 15, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,922,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $300,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: States, Commonwealths, territories, and the District of Columbia with Service approved Comprehensive State Wildlife Conservation Plans. These include the 50 States, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Marianna Islands, the territories of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and America Samoa, and the District of Columbia.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife Service
Description: The State Wildlife Grant Competitive Program will award grants to the highest ranking cooperative conservation projects that implement strategies and actions contained in Service approved Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plans (also known as State Wildlife Action Plans or the Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategies). This competitive program was included in the FY 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 110-161). The evaluation criteria for grant proposal ranking is provided in the full announcement. The criteria contain general information, mandatory application requirements,and evaluation criteria. Eligible applicants should read this information carefully in order to present eligible and fully competitive proposals.
Link to Additional Information: Additional information on the State Wildlife Grant Program
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Steve Jose

Programs Branch Chief

Phone 703.358.2156
Email:steve_jose@fws.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FWS-WSFR-SWGCOMP
Funding Opportunity Title: State Wildlife Grants Competitive Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Environment
Natural Resources
Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation: The State Wildlife Grant Competitive Program is open to States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealths, and territories that have Service approved Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plans (CWCP). Grant proposals must address species of greatest conservation need and actions to conserve them and their habitats as described in the State’s CWCP. Grant proposals will be awarded to the highest-ranking cooperative conservation projects and in accordance with the evaluation criteria provided in the request for grant proposals. Priority will be given to cooperative conservation projects with an emphasis on performance results and outcomes.
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 15.634 — State Wildlife Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Aug 18, 2008
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 17, 2008 Grant proposals are due to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program (Washington, DC office by November 17, 2008. Grant proposals received after this date will not be considered. The announcement of awards is expected to be in February 2009.
Archive Date: Dec 15, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,922,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $300,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: States, Commonwealths, territories, and the District of Columbia with Service approved Comprehensive State Wildlife Conservation Plans. These include the 50 States, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Marianna Islands, the territories of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and America Samoa, and the District of Columbia.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife Service
Description: The State Wildlife Grant Competitive Program will award grants to the highest ranking cooperative conservation projects that implement strategies and actions contained in approved State Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation plans (also known as State Wildlife Action plans). This competitive program was included in the FY 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 110-161). The evaluation criteria for grant proposal ranking is provided in the full announcement. The criteria contain general information, mandatory application requirements,and evaluation criteria. Potential applicants should read this information carefully in order to present acceptable and fully competitive proposals.
Link to Additional Information: Additional information on the State Wildlife Grant Program
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Steve Jose

Programs Branch Chief

Phone 703.358.2156
Email:steve_jose@fws.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FWS-WSFR-SWGCOMP
Funding Opportunity Title: State Wildlife Grants Competitive Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Environment
Natural Resources
Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation: The State Wildlife Grant Competitive Program is open to States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealths, and territories that have Service approved Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plans (CWCP). Grant proposals must address species of greatest conservation need and actions to conserve them and their habitats as described in the State’s CWCP. Grant proposals will be awarded to the highest-ranking cooperative conservation projects and in accordance with the evaluation criteria provided in the request for grant proposals. Priority will be given to cooperative conservation projects with an emphasis on performance results and outcomes.
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 15.634 — State Wildlife Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Aug 18, 2008
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 17, 2008 Grant proposals are due to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program (Washington, DC office by November 17, 2008. Grant proposals received after this date will not be considered. The announcement of awards is expected to be in January or February 2009.
Archive Date: Dec 15, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,922,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $300,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: States, Commonwealths, territories, and the District of Columbia with Service approved Comprehensive State Wildlife Conservation Plans. These include the 50 States, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Marianna Islands, the territories of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and America Samoa, and the District of Columbia.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife Service
Description: The State Wildlife Grant Competitive Program will award grants to the highest ranking cooperative conservation projects that implement strategies and actions contained in approved State Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation plans (also known as State Wildlife Action plans). This competitive program was included in the FY 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 110-161). The evaluation criteria for grant proposal ranking is provided in the full announcement. The criteria contain general information, mandatory application requirements,and evaluation criteria. Potential applicants should read this information carefully in order to present acceptable and fully competitive proposals.
Link to Additional Information: Additional information on the State Wildlife Grant Program
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Steve Jose

Programs Branch Chief

Phone 703.358.2156
Email:steve_jose@fws.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: FWS-WSFR-SWGCOMP
Funding Opportunity Title: State Wildlife Grants Competitive Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Environment
Natural Resources
Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation: The State Wildlife Grant Competitive Program is open to States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealths, and territories that have Service approved Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plans (CWCP). Grant proposals must address species of greatest conservation need and actions to conserve them and their habitats as described in the State’s CWCP. Grant proposals will be awarded to the highest-ranking cooperative conservation projects and in accordance with the evaluation criteria provided in the request for grant proposals. Priority will be given to cooperative conservation projects with an emphasis on performance results and outcomes.
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 15.634 — State Wildlife Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Aug 18, 2008
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 17, 2008 Grant proposals are due to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program (Washington, DC office by November 17, 2008. Grant proposals received after this date will not be considered. The announcement of awards is expected to be in January or February 2009.
Archive Date: Dec 15, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,922,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $300,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: States, Commonwealths, territories, and the District of Columbia with Service approved Comprehensive State Wildlife Conservation Plans. These include the 50 States, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Marianna Islands, the territories of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and America Samoa, and the District of Columbia.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife Service
Description: The State Wildlife Grant Competitive Program will award grants to the highest ranking cooperative conservation projects that implement strategies and actions contained in approved State Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation plans (also known as State Wildlife Action plans). This competitive program was included in the FY 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 110-161). The evaluation criteria for grant proposal ranking is provided in the full announcement. The criteria contain general information, mandatory application requirements,and evaluation criteria. Potential applicants should read this information carefully in order to present acceptable and fully competitive proposals.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Steve Jose

Programs Branch Chief

Phone 703.358.2156
Email:steve_jose@fws.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DOI-FWS-WSFRP-SWGCOMP
Funding Opportunity Title: State Wildlife Grants Competitive Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development
Environment
Natural Resources
Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation: The State Wildlife Grant Competitive Program is open to States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealths, and territories that have Service approved Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plans (CWCP). Grant proposals must address species of greatest conservation need and actions to conserve them and their habitats as described in the State’s CWCP. Grant proposals will be awarded to the highest-ranking cooperative conservation projects and in accordance with the evaluation criteria provided in the request for grant proposals. Priority will be given to cooperative conservation projects with an emphasis on performance results and outcomes.
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 15.634 — State Wildlife Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Aug 18, 2008
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 17, 2008 Grant proposals are due to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program (Washington, DC office by November 17, 2008. Grant proposals received after this date will not be considered. The announcement of awards is expected to be in January or February 2009.
Archive Date: Dec 15, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,922,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $300,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: States, Commonwealths, territories, and the District of Columbia with Service approved Comprehensive State Wildlife Conservation Plans. These include the 50 States, the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Marianna Islands, the territories of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and America Samoa, and the District of Columbia.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife Service
Description: The State Wildlife Grant Competitive Program will award grants to the highest ranking cooperative conservation projects that implement strategies and actions contained in approved State Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation plans (also known as State Wildlife Action plans). This competitive program was included in the FY 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 110-161). The evaluation criteria for grant proposal ranking is provided in the full announcement. The criteria contain general information, mandatory application requirements,and evaluation criteria. Potential applicants should read this information carefully in order to present acceptable and fully competitive proposals.
Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Steve Jose

Programs Branch Chief

Phone 703.358.2156
Email:steve_jose@fws.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DOI-FWS-WSFRP-SWGCOMP
Funding Opportunity Title: State Wildlife Grants Competitive Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 15.634 — State Wildlife Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Aug 18, 2008
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 13, 2008
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,922,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $300,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: States, territories, and other jurisdictions with approved Comprehensive State Wildlife Conservation Plans. These include the fifty States, the District of Columbia, and the insular areas of U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, America Samoa, the Commomwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife Service
Description: The State Wildlife Grant Competitive Program will award grants to the highest ranking cooperative conservation projects that implement strategies and actions contained in approved State Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation plans (also known as State Wildlife Action plans). This competitive program was included in the FY 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 110-161).

The evaluation criteria for grant proposal ranking is provided in the full announcement. The criteria contain general information, mandatory application requirements,and evaluation criteria. Potential applicants should read this information carefully in order to present acceptable and fully competitive proposals.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Steve Jose

Programs Branch Chief

Phone 7033581851
Email:steve_jose@fws.gov

Folder 42534 Full Announcement-1 -> FY08 and FY09 SWG Competitive Program Application Instructions.pdf

Folder 42534 Other Supporting Documents-State Wildlife Grants Competitive Program Criteria 1 -> SWG Competitive Criteria.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Steve Jose
Programs Branch Chief
Phone 703.358.2156
Email: steve_jose@fws.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
15.634 FWS-WSFR-SWGCOMP State Wildlife Grants Competitive Program PKG00008111 Aug 18, 2008 Nov 17, 2008 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

42534 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf

42534 Project-1.0.pdf

42534 Budget-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

42534 Other-1.0.pdf

42534 SF424A-1.0.pdf

42534 SF424C-1.0.pdf

42534 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf

42534 Mandatory_SF424D-1.1.pdf


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