This Department of Interior grant aims to protect and restore coastal wetlands, crucial for flood protection, water quality maintenance, and wildlife habitat. States can acquire land or waters for conservation or enhance existing coastal wetlands ecosystems. Restoration efforts may include improving wetland hydrology, planting native vegetation, and removing invasive species. Applications are evaluated based on criteria outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations. Deadline for submissions is June 26, 2009.
Opportunity ID: 44928
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CWG-10 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act: National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.614 — Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 26, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 26, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 26, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 26, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are any agency or agencies designated by the Governor of a coastal State. It is usually a State natural resource or fish and wildlife agency. If your agency is uncertain of its eligibility, please contact the Regional Fish and Wildlife Service WSFR contact in Section IV, A (Address to Request/Submit Application Package). The Regional Fish and Wildlife Service WSFR contact maintains the list of certified eligible agencies in each coastal State in his/her Region.
Eligible coastal States are States bordering the Great Lakes (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin); States bordering the Atlantic, Gulf (except Louisiana), and Pacific coasts (Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington); and American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Louisiana is not an eligible coastal State for this program as dictated by the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Resources Act (16 U.S.C 3955 (b)(1)). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Coastal wetlands are valued because they protect against flooding, help maintain water quality, and provide habitat for wildlife. Coastal environments are important economically, generating billions of dollars annually through such industries as commercial fishing and tourism. The National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program provides States with a means of protecting and restoring these valuable resources. Projects can include (1) acquisition of a real property interest (e.g., easement or fee title) in coastal lands or waters from willing sellers or partners (coastal wetlands ecosystems) for long-term conservation or (2) restoration, enhancement, or management of coastal wetlands ecosystems for long-term conservation. Examples of restoration efforts that could be funded include: Restoring wetland hydrology by plugging drainage ditches, breaking tile drainage systems, installing water control structures, dike construction, or re-establishing historic connections with waterways. Planting native vegetation. Removal of exotic plants and animals that compete with native fish and wildlife and alter native habitats. Ranking decisions are based on criteria published in title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 84.32. Also see Attachment A to this announcement that clarifies select ranking criteria and addresses questions regarding 50 CFR Part 84. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christy Kuczak
Grant Management Specialist Phone 703-358-1748 Chris Darnell |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 44928 Full Announcement-1 -> 2010 RFA.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christy Kuczak Grant Management Specialist Phone 703-358-1748 Chris Darnell |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.614 | PKG00010140 | Jan 26, 2009 | Jun 26, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
44928 SF424-2.0.pdf
44928 SF424D-1.1.pdf
44928 SF424C-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
44928 SF424B-1.1.pdf
44928 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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