Please check the program page of the NFWF website for the most current dates and information Five Star and Urban Waters. All application materials must be submitted online through National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Easygrants system. Funding Available: Projects must include a plan for maintenance and care of the project beyond the grant period. These nine projects will protect and restore … The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is dedicated to sustaining, restoring and enhancing the nation's fish, wildlife, plants and habitats for current and future generations. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) supports conservation efforts in all 50 states and U.S. territories. Established in 2018, the National Coastal Resilience Fund invests in conservation projects that restore or expand natural features such as coastal marshes and wetlands, dune and beach systems, oyster and coral reefs, forests, … Agencies announce 2020 Longleaf Stewardship grants. Address stressors through restoration techniques and green infrastructure practices that manage stormwater and rural run-off and link directly to stormwater management plans, source water protection plans and water supply planning efforts, Collect and analyze local waterway samples that could be used to determine the effectiveness of current stream/wetland restoration and green infrastructure efforts and inform future planning and decision-making, Develop/implement trash and litter prevention programs designed to keep urban waterways and riverfronts clean, Develop public open spaces, create or enhance community parks, improve and protect community tree canopy, enhance brownfield sites beyond required remediation, Engage the public – particularly youth – in hands-on, outdoor conservation experiences that build awareness of the importance of protecting and recovering priority and/or at risk species and habitats and promote stewardship, Engage communities in restoration at public areas – such as schools, parks, birding trails and more – for public health and recreation, Establish or advance a community science or water quality monitoring program that involves community members and/or addresses community water quality priorities, Improve understanding of damaging trash and litter impacts in local waterways that affect community health and local economies, Directly engage a diverse group of community partners to achieve ecological and specific educational outcomes including partnerships among upstream and downstream communities, Demonstrate that the project will advance existing local watershed or conservation plans and/or propose to foster and coordinate a diverse stakeholder partnership that develops and/or implements new plans, Identify plans to provide training, partnership meetings and presentations to build support for the project during and beyond the project period, Identify measurable activities and metrics which clearly link to watershed and community outcomes, Document a high level of community engagement to support fish and wildlife habitat, urban and community forestry, water quality-related recreational activities and improve understanding across diverse audiences of how fish and wildlife conservation, clean water and healthy forests contribute to community well-being, Describe a commitment to community strength and long-term capacity to remain engaged as partners, Address any priority and/or at-risk species, habitats or conservation actions identified in State Wildlife Action Plans or other recovery or conservation plans, Directly connect outcomes to community benefits of watershed restoration such as clean water, public health benefits, local economic development and jobs, Fulfill or advance priorities identified through local planning efforts, including watershed, disaster and sustainability plans, Develop restoration and stewardship approaches that contribute to pre and post disaster planning, resiliency of community water assets and link to local hazard mitigation, resilience and/or emergency management plans, Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Indian tribes and educational institutions, Ineligible applicants include: unincorporated individuals, businesses, international organizations and U.S. federal government agencies. Projects include a variety of ecological improvements along with targeted community outreach, education and stewardship. Page 1 of 17 Easygrants ID: 26551 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation NFWF/Legacy Grant Project ID: 0302.11.026551 Coral Reef Conservation Fund 2011 - Submit … If volunteers include youth (up to age 18) or veterans, specify # youth or # veterans. Include: your name, proposal ID #, e-mail address, phone number, program you are applying to, and a description of the issue. Page 1 of 11 Easygrants ID: 23786 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation NFWF/Legacy Grant Project ID: 0302.10.023786 U. S. Coral Reef Task Force Partnership Initiative 2010 - Submit Final Programmatic Report (Activities and Outcomes) The complete application kit is available from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation here. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (GEBF) was established in early 2013 as a result of the plea agreements resolving the criminal charges against BP and Transocean after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The trouble is at the front door. U.S. EPA Five Star Restoration Training Program National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Washington, District of Columbia. These funds are available nationwide, in any size community. Approximately $315,000 is available from the U.S. Marfa and Marathon, Presidio and Brewster Counties, Texas. For more information about Urban Bird Treaty Cities, visit, Not paid by the Federal government under another Federal award, Not included as matching contributions for any other award, Necessary and reasonable for accomplishment of project or program objectives, Allowable costs based on the program and funding source guidelines, Committed directly to the project and used within the period of performance. In some cases, if a permit pre-application meeting has not been completed, NFWF may require successful applicants to complete such a meeting prior to grant award. Larger match ratios and matching fund contributions from a diversity of partners are encouraged and will be more competitive during application review. Projects must result in specific, measurable ecological, educational and community benefits, Sustainability However, grant funds may be used to support projects that enhance or improve upon existing baseline compliance efforts. Geographic Priorities: Chloe Hundelt National Wildlife Refuge Friends Group Grant Program. Voicemail: 202-595-2497 Easygrants ID: 38894. Procurement – If the applicant chooses to specifically identify proposed Contractor(s) for Services, an award by NFWF to the applicant does not constitute NFWF’s express written authorization for the applicant to procure such specific services noncompetitively. The National Coastal Resilience Fund restores, increases and strengthens natural infrastructure to protect coastal communities while also enhancing habitats for fish and wildlife. Communication – Project includes a detailed plan to communicate information about the project to appropriate audiences. NFWF funds and matching contributions may not be used to support political advocacy, fundraising, lobbying, litigation, terrorist activities or Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations. Proposals should demonstrate how the project will meet at least one of the Urban Standards of Excellence for Urban Wildlife Refuges and Partnerships (located at, $135,000 of these funds comes from the Urban Bird Treaty program and projects should have an emphasis on protecting, restoring and enhancing urban habitats for birds, reducing urban hazards to birds such as through bird-safe building programs while engaging people, especially diverse and youth audiences, in bird conservation, education, recreation and community science activities. Projects should increase access to the benefits of nature, reduce the impact of environmental hazards and engage local communities, particularly underserved communities, in project planning, outreach and implementation. Urban Waters Federal Partnership, U.S. EPA and U.S.D.A. Grants should span 12 to 18 months with a start date in late summer/early fall 2021. Mississippi River active floodplain of Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee, Land Trust for the Mississippi Coastal Plain. Grants support nine projects to protect, restore and monitor declining bird populationsHOUSTON, Dec. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and ConocoPhillips today announced $1.3 million in grants that will conserve more than 58,000 acres of breeding, stopover and wintering bird habitat. The grants will generate $1.9 million in matching contributions, for a total conservation impact of $3.5 million. Receiving Award Funds – Award payments are primarily reimbursable. This program will award approximately $1.5 million in grants nationwide. osób lubi to. These funds will support projects in any of the following metropolitan areas: BNSF Railway Grants are available for projects that catalyze the implementation of electronic technologies for catch, effort, and/or compliance monitoring, and improve information systems in U.S. fisheries. This program expects that applicants will represent a mixture of urban and rural communities. Applicants should budget time and resources to complete this task. Funding Available: If you do not believe an applicable metric has been provided, please contact Chloe Hundelt at Chloe.Hundelt@nfwf.org to discuss acceptable alternatives. NFWF may use a mix of public and private funding sources to support any grant made through this program. Monitoring – Project includes a plan for monitoring progress during and after the proposed project period to track project success and adaptively address new challenges and opportunities as they arise. Once on your homepage, click the “Apply for Funding” button and select this RFP’s “Funding Opportunity” from the list of options. Approximately $40,000 is available from BNSF Railway to support projects in the three cities listed below. Federally-funded projects must be in compliance with OMB Uniform Guidance as applicable. Past Success – Applicant has a proven track record of success in implementing conservation practices with specific, measurable results. Transferability – Project has potential and plan to transfer lessons learned to other communities and/or to be integrated into government programs and policies. Priority will go to projects that improve habitat or access for outdoor recreational experiences, including hunting and fishing. Resighini Rancheria, Del Norte County, Klamath, California. Page 1 of 48 Easygrants ID: 23795 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation NFWF/Legacy Grant Project ID: 0302.10.023795 U. S. Coral Reef Task Force Partnership Initiative 2010 - Submit Final Programmatic Report (Activities and Outcomes) Quality Assurance – If a project involves significant monitoring, data collection or data use, grantees will be asked to prepare and submit quality assurance documentation (www.epa.gov/quality). Provide number of community members directly volunteering in project. Please review the instructions for your selected program and refer to the Applicants' FAQs in the menu to the left before submitting your application. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund expands, enhances and accelerates longleaf pine ecosystem restoration across longleaf pine’s historical range throughout the southeastern United States. T 202-857-0166 | F 202-857-0162, Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program 2021 Request for Proposals, Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program, https://www.epa.gov/urbanwaterspartners/20-designated-urban-waters-locations, https://www.fws.gov/birds/grants/urban-bird-treaty.php, Provide # and type of habitat restored. The federal government has determined that a de minimis 10% indirect rate is an acceptable minimum for organizations without a NICRA, as such NFWF reserves the right to scrutinize ALL proposals with indirect rates above 10% for cost-effectiveness. Priority given to projects that address at-risk species and habitats; address watershed and federal recovery or state wildlife action plans and coordinate with those plan coordinators; and, engage the public – particularly youth – in hands-on, outdoor conservation experiences that build awareness of the importance of protecting and recovering priority species and habitats. Coordinator, Community Stewardship Address key species and habitats and link directly to established watershed and conservation plans, including establishment of urban wildlife corridors, fisheries and daylighting of streams. The Foundation works with public and private partners in all 50 states and U.S. territories to solve the most challenging conservation problems. Funding Available: Page 1 of 57 Easygrants ID: 30936 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation NFWF/Legacy Grant Project ID: 0302.12.030936 Coral Reef Conservation Fund 2012 - Submit … Funding Available: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation supports vital conservation projects across the United States and its territories. As may be applicable, successful applicants may be required to comply with additional Federal, state or local requirements and obtain all necessary permits and clearances.
Download a PDF version of your proposals for your records. Full Proposal Due Date: January 28, 2021 by 11:59 PM Eastern Time OVERVIEW The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC), in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USDA Forest Service (USFS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), FedEx, Southern Company and BNSF Railway are pleased to solicit applications for the 2021 Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration program. This program provides competitive seed grants ranging from $1,500-$10,000 for proposals that focus on nonprofit capacity building, on-the-ground projects, and Friends peer-to-peer coaching. This detailed list of funders is provided to identify areas of the country where additional funds are available and provide information on any funder-specific recommendations that applicants should include in proposals. Federal Funding – The availability of federal funds estimated in this solicitation is contingent upon the federal appropriations process. Projects must integrate meaningful outreach, education and/or training into the proposed on-the-ground activities that advance local watershed and conservation goals, Community Partnerships Alabama Gov. The focus of NFWF is conservation in the USA, but it also administers a few programs of grant making internationally. NFWF’s grants go to large and small environmental organizations, funding … This document can be downloaded here. Additional information to support the application process can be accessed on the NFWF website’s Applicant Information page. Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET, Monday-Friday. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to fund projects that engage urban neighbors and foster a sense of stewardship where there are Service lands or offices nearby (within approximately 25+/- miles). Townships of Hardwick and Frelinghuysen, Warren County and Stillwater Township, Sussex County, New Jersey. To better gauge progress on individual grants and to ensure greater consistency of project data provided by multiple grants, the Five Star and Urban Waters program has a list of metrics in Easygrants for grantees to choose from for reporting. Chartered by Congress in 1984, NFWF directs public conservation dollars to the most pressing environmental needs and matches those investments with private contributions. On-the-Ground Restoration Cost-Effectiveness – Project includes a cost-effective budget that balances performance risk and efficient use of funds. Recipients are also be asked by NFWF to provide high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi) photographs depicting the project. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation provides funding on a competitive basis to projects that sustain, restore and enhance our nation's fish, wildlife and plants, and … Cost-effectiveness evaluation may include, but is not limited to, an assessment of either or both direct and indirect costs in the proposed budget. Compliance Requirements – Projects selected may be subject to requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act (state and federal), and National Historic Preservation Act. Cons. Long-term Sustainability – Project will be maintained to ensure benefits are achieved and sustained over time. For more information on locations, click here: https://www.epa.gov/urbanwaterspartners/20-designated-urban-waters-locations. For issues or assistance with our online Easygrants system, please contact: To be eligible, matching contributions typically must be: All proposals will be screened for relevance, accuracy, completeness and compliance with NFWF and funding source policies. About the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund. Proposals should address at least one bullet under each of the five following bolded priorities. Page 1 of 99 Easygrants ID: 30786 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation NFWF/Legacy Grant Project ID: 0302.12.030786 Coral Reef Conservation Fund 2012 - Submit … $180,000 of these funds comes from the National Wildlife Refuge System to engage communities in conservation on easily-accessible lands that the Service does not own. Page 1 of 70 Easygrants ID: 30971 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation NFWF/Legacy Grant Project ID: 0302.12.030971 Coral Reef Conservation Fund 2012 - Submit … Applicants should budget time and resources to obtain the needed approvals. Geographic Priorities: Funding Need – Project establishes a clear need for the funds being requested and demonstrates that activities would not move forward absent funding. The agreements directed a total of $2.54 billion to … Projects must restore and/or create wetlands, coastal or riparian areas, Environmental Outreach, Education & Training A Tip Sheet is available for quick reference while you are working through your application. If different types of habitat restored, provide # acres for each individual type, including wetlands, springs, saltwater marshes and beach habitat, Provide # acres restored and type of invasive species removed, Provide # acres impacted directly by plan, Provide # miles riverbank planted (decimals are acceptable), Identify the type of tree(s) planted, approximate age and caliper of the trees, Best Management Practices implementation for livestock fencing, Best Management Practices implementation for stormwater runoff, Provide # acres managed with Best Management Practices including the type of green infrastructure being implemented, Provide volume of stormwater captured by new green infrastructure practices including Best Management Practices for stormwater management, Provide # acres under improved management including Best Management Practices for nutrient and sediment reduction, # of organizations contributing to project goals, Outreach/ Education/ Technical Assistance, Include platforms and size of target audience, Provide total # of people targeted through email and newsletters, Provide # of people actively engaged through workshops, classes or other demonstrations. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) protects and restores our nation’s wildlife and habitats. Chloe.Hundelt@nfwf.org. There is one round of full proposals annually for this program. For more than 50 years, the trispot darter had not been seen in the state. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is a private nonprofit organization established by the U.S. government for the conservation of birds, freshwater fish, wildlife and habitat, and marine and coastal conservation. ______________________________________________________________. Fort Belknap Reservation, Crow Reservation, and Private Lands in Rosebud County, Montana, and Bad River Ranches, South Dakota. All proposals in these areas must propose a volunteer event for up to 100 local FedEx employees in the project narrative to be considered for funding under this funding source. Identify proposed partners, including potential or contemplated subawards to third party subrecipients of the applicant, the roles they will play in implementing the project and how this project will build new or enhance existing partnerships.
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