The NMFS is offering a grant program to support proactive conservation efforts for marine and anadromous species before they become threatened or endangered. This program aims to provide federal assistance through grants or cooperative agreements to manage potentially at-risk species efficiently and cost-effectively. Eligible entities include states, territories, tribes, and local authorities with jurisdiction over these species. The initiative seeks to raise awareness and facilitate voluntary conservation actions, as well as prevent the need for ESA listing. The application process for FY 2009 funding proposals is outlined in this opportunity.
Opportunity ID: 44568
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NMFS-PRPO-2009-2001608 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Proactive Species Conservation Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.472 — Unallied Science Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 05, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 12, 2009 Applications must be received and validated by Grants.gov on or before 5 p.m. EST on February 12, 2009. Applications submitted through Grants.gov will have a date and time indication on them. Hard copy applications will be date and time stamped when they are received. Hard copy applications must be postmarked by February 12, 2009. Please Note: It may take Grants.gov up to two (2) business days |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 12, 2009 Applications must be received and validated by Grants.gov on or before 5 p.m. EST on February 12, 2009. Applications submitted through Grants.gov will have a date and time indication on them. Hard copy applications will be date and time stamped when they are received. Hard copy applications must be postmarked by February 12, 2009. Please Note: It may take Grants.gov up to two (2) business days |
| Archive Date: | Mar 14, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are U.S. state, territorial, tribal, or local governments that have regulatory or management authority over one or more SOC or activities that affect one or more SOC. A current list of SOC can be found at http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/ species/concern/#list or obtained from the Office of Protected Resources (see section G, Agency Contacts). Applicants are not eligible to submit a proposal under this program if they are a federal employee; however, federal employees may serve as Cooperators. In addition, NMFS employees are not allowed to actively engage in the preparation of proposals or write letters of support for any application. However, if applicable, NMFS employees can write a letter verifying that they are collaborating with a particular project. NMFS contacts (see section G) are available to provide information regarding programmatic goals and objectives associated with the PSCP, other ongoing ESA programs, regional funding priorities, and, along with other Federal Program Officers, can provide information on application procedures and completion of required forms. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Description: | The NMFS is seeking to provide federal assistance, in the form of grants or cooperative agreements, to support conservation efforts for the current list of marine and anadromous species under the Proactive Species Conservation Program. The program supports voluntary conservation efforts designed to conserve marine and anadromous species before they reach the point at which listing as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) becomes necessary. Such proactive conservation efforts can serve as an efficient, non-regulatory, and cost-effective means of managing potentially at-risk species. To raise awareness of potentially at-risk species and to foster their proactive conservation, the NMFS created a `species of concern’ list in April 2004 (69 FR 19975). `Species of concern’ are species that are potentially at risk of becoming threatened or endangered or may potentially require protections under the ESA, yet for which sufficient data are lacking. The species-of- concern status carries no procedural or regulatory protections under the ESA. The list of species of concern and descriptions of each species are available at http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/concern/ #list. Under this solicitation, any state, territorial, tribal, or local entity that has authority to manage or regulate these species or activities that affect these species is eligible to apply to this grant program. This document describes how to submit proposals for funding in fiscal year (FY) 2009 and how the NMFS will determine which proposals will be funded. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on Full Announcement Button located at the top of this page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Steve Drescher
Policy Advisor Phone 301-713-0926 Email:steve.j.drescher@noaa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 44568 Full Announcement-1 -> FY 09 Omnibus FRN.pdf
Folder 44568 Full Announcement-1 -> Proactive Species Conservation Program.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Steve Drescher Policy Advisor Phone 301-713-0926 Email: steve.j.drescher@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.472 | 2137229 | Proactive Species Conservation Program | PKG00009869 | Jan 02, 2009 | Feb 12, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
44568 SF424-2.0.pdf
44568 Project-1.1.pdf
44568 Budget-1.1.pdf
44568 CD511-1.1.pdf
44568 SF424B-1.1.pdf
44568 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
44568 Other-1.1.pdf
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