Recovery Act Funds - Habitat Enhancement, Restoration and Improvement.

 

To provide technical and financial assistance to identify, protect, conserve, manage, enhance or restore habitat or species on both public and proviate lands.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 03/27/2024 (Archived.)
Program Number
15.656
Federal Agency/Office
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of The Interior
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Pub.L. 111–5; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, 16 U.S.C. §§661-666; Sikes Act, 16 U.S.C. §§670a-670o; Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. §3101; Fish and Wildlife Act, 16 U.S.C §742 et seq.; Marine Mammal Protection Act, 16 U.S.C. §§1361-1421; Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act, 16 U.S.C. §§4701-4741; Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act, 16 U.S.C. §941; Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. §1531 et seq.; and Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act, 16 U.S.C. §§3771-3774.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Not applicable.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Not applicable.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. The application procedures are specified in www.grants.gov, which require, at a minimum, the submission of a project proposal along with the completed SF 424 Application for Federal Assistance.
Award Procedure
The Regional Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service or the designee will approve or disapprove proposed projects. Regional Offices are responsible for notification of grant approval to the grantee by return of a completed agreement.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 30 to 60 days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Projects may be renewed as needed, if justified and if funds are available.
How are proposals selected?
Program specific criteria is specified in the announcements of the individual financial assistance programs.
How may assistance be used?
Assistance is provided to fund projects that improve habitat and/or any related activity necessary to accomplish this goal. Funds may be used for habitat assessments, protection and restoration of public and private land and may include alternative/renewable energy efficient projects. Funds may also be used to encourage public usage by providing access and education. Providing fish passage and stocking of fish from National and/or State Fish Hatcheries and advising on wildlife management techniques may be management tools considered. Working with interns on habitat restoration projects is acceptable.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Performance reports are required. Recipients must monitor and report on project performance in accordance with the requirements in 2 CFR 200.328. A final performance report is due within 90 calendar days of the award period of performance end date, unless the awarding program approves a due date extension. The FWS details all reporting requirements including frequency and due dates in Notices of Award.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Cost records must be maintained separately for each awarded cooperative agreement. Records, accounts and supporting documents must be retained for 3 years after submission of final financial and performance reports. If questions, such as those raised as the results of audits, remain following the 3-year period, recipients must retain records until all matters are resolved.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is voluntary. No matching is required, however, matching funds are encouraged to allow for additional restoration.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
The Recovery Act places restrictions on the time permitted to spend the money awarded. The Regional Office Contact Person can further explain the restrictions placed upon the time period to fully spend the money awarded under the project. Program obligates funds and sends a notice of award to successful applicants. Recipients request funds in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles, unless otherwise dictated by program-specific legislation or special award terms. Program will include any special payment terms and conditions in the notice of award.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
Please visit www.fws.gov to locate the Regional and Local Office contacts.
Headquarters Office
Assistant Director,
Fisheries and Habitat Conservation, Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20240 US
fwsgrants@fws.gov
Phone: (202) 208-6394
Fax: (202) 208-4674
Website Address
http://www.fws.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-1610-1-1-302
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 18$0.00; FY 19 est $0.00; FY 20 est $0.00; FY 17$0.00; - This program is no longer issuing awards. No new funding is expected. The CFDA remains active to allow the Service to close all currently open awards and report any associated amendments to government-wide systems that require the identification of an active CFDA number as a key reporting element.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable/available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 


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