The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in the Pacific Islands Area (PIA) is seeking proposals for Endangered Species Act compliance services related to Farm Bill programs. The PIA NRCS allocates around $12 million annually for conservation projects, necessitating assistance in fulfilling ESA obligations. The selected grantee will handle consultations and inquiries regarding threatened and endangered species and their critical habitats in the region. Applicants must adhere to submission guidelines and deadlines provided by Melissa Skillings in Honolulu, Hawaii, by June 18, 2008. This grant aims to support NRCS in meeting section 7 requirements of the Endangered Species Act within the Pacific Islands Area.
Opportunity ID: 41786
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-HI-08-04 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Request for Proposals, Endangered Species Act Compliance Services for Farm Bill Programs |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 22, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 18, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 18, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 18, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $45,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $45,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Individuals State governments Special district governments City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Hawaii State Office |
| Description: | The Pacific Islands Area (Palau, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Marianas Islands, Hawaii, American Samoa, and the Federated States of Micronesia) differs from most other areas in the United States not only by having the largest number of federally listed species but also by the large amount of Critical Habitat designated. Pacific Island Area (PIA) NRCS offers approximately $12 million per year in Farm Bill funding for conservation projects in the islands, which supports approximately 200 projects on the ground. Because these projects are Federal Actions they are subject to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) section 7(a)(1) and section 7(a)(2). The Grantee is needed to complete the numerous requests for consultations and inquiries about threatened and endangered species and their critical habitat. The purpose is to assist NRCS in complying with section 7 of the Endangered Species Act in the Pacific Islands Area. SEE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROJECT DESCRIPTION.
Applicants must submit one (1) original and four (4) copies of their proposal to Melissa Skillings, Contract Specialist, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, 300 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 4-118, Honolulu, Hawaii 96850, NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM (HST), JUNE 18, 2008. Proposals will not be accepted by facsimile. Proposals received after this time will not be considered. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melissa Skillings
Contract Specialist Phone (808) 541-2600, ext. 122 Email:melissa.skillings@hi.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 41786 Full Announcement-1 -> Endangered Species Act Compliance Services (RFP No USDA-NRCS-HI-08-04).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Melissa Skillings Contract Specialist Phone (808) 541-2600, ext. 122 Email: melissa.skillings@hi.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | USDA-NRCS-HI-08-04 | Request for Proposal, Endangered Species Act Compliance Services for Farm Bill Program | PKG00007359 | May 22, 2008 | Jun 18, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
41786 SF424-2.0.pdf
41786 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
41786 Budget-1.1.pdf
41786 SF424A-1.0.pdf
41786 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
41786 Other-1.1.pdf
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