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Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2017: A grant agreement was funded by this program.
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation used the program funds to issue sub-grants to recipients for their work with conserving and protecting fish and wildlife species and their habitat.
Examples of projects supported included habitat restoration, monitoring, and community engagement.
All sub-grants are awarded through a competitive process and are associated with a program-level business plan developed with the Service and other partners.
Fiscal Year 2018: A single grant agreement is expected to be funded from this program.
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will use the program funds to issue sub-grants to recipients for their work with conserving and protecting fish and wildlife species and their habitats.
Examples of projects that are likely to be funded include habitat restoration, monitoring, invasive species eradication, and community engagement.
Fiscal Year 2019: A single grant agreement is expected to be funded from this program.
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will use the program funds to issue sub-grants to recipients for their work with conserving and protecting fish and wildlife species and their habitats.
Examples of projects that are likely to be funded include habitat restoration, monitoring, invasive species eradication, and community engagement.
- KLAMATH BASIN RESTORATION PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING PROGRAM
- Re-announcment of the Community Training and Video Production for Walrus Haulout Public Education Video
- Gunnison Sage-grouse Action Plan
- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act
- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act
The Department of the Interior protects and provides access to the Nation's natural and cultural heritage, including responsibilities to Indian tribes and island communities. Departmental goals include resource protection and usage, overseeing recreational opportunities, serving communities and excellence in management.
Please contact headquarters.
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| National Fish And Wildlife Foundation | $ 6,811,340 | 2020-10-01 | 2025-09-30 | |
| National Fish And Wildlife Foundation | $ 6,811,340 | 2019-10-01 | 2024-07-23 | |
| National Fish And Wildlife Foundation | $ 6,861,340 | 2018-10-01 | 2023-07-30 | |
| National Fish And Wildlife Foundation | $ 7,022,000 | 2017-08-07 | 2022-07-31 | |
| National Fish And Wildlife Foundation | $ 6,825,664 | 2017-10-01 | 2022-06-30 | |
| Birdlife International | $ 82,610 | 2016-06-02 | 2021-06-02 | |
| National Fish And Wildlife Foundation | $ 7,022,000 | 2016-04-01 | 2021-03-31 | |
| National Fish And Wildlife Foundation | $ 7,022,000 | 2015-04-14 | 2021-01-13 | |
| Birdscaribbean | $ 92,070 | 2016-06-29 | 2019-06-24 | |
| College Of William & Mary, The | $ 66,494 | 2016-06-15 | 2019-06-17 |
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2017: Funds will be used to support over 95 projects benefitting our Nation?s fish and wildlife resources. These funds will be leveraged with non federal funds on a 1:1 match. The funds support strategic conservation efforts focused on at-risk species, habitat enhancement, and community-based stewardship. Focal areas include Alaska Fish and Wildlife Fund, Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund, Colorado River Delta Restoration, Long Island Sound Futures Fund, Longleaf Stewardship Fund, and Sustain Our Great Lakes: Chi-Cal Rivers Fund, to name a few. Fiscal Year 2018: Program funding will continue to be used to attract non-federal resources to support fish and wildlife projects on a landscape scale. Projects will assist NFWF accomplish the broader outcomes identified in the business plans for each program. Fiscal Year 2019: Program funding will continue to be used to attract non-federal resources to support fish and wildlife projects on a landscape scale. Projects will assist NFWF accomplish the broader outcomes identified in the business plans for each program.
Uses and Use Restrictions
To aid cost-share conservation projects to further the conservation and management of the fish, wildlife, and plant resources of the United States and its territories and possessions for present and future generations of Americans.
Funds must be matched on a one-to-one basis by NFWF sub-recipients.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Specified in the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Beneficiaries include fish, wildlife and their habitats, the American people and, where applicable, international partners, wildlife and natural resources.
Credentials/Documentation
. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.
Award Procedures
None.
Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Authorization
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act, 16 U.S.C. §3701 et seq.; and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, 16 U.S.C. §§661-666.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not Applicable.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program. Matching Requirements: There are no matching requirements for Federal dollars transferred to NFWF. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act (Public Law 98-244) requires a one-to-one (1:1) match for subrecipients. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Payments are made during the fiscal year on an annual basis. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Funds are disbursed to recipients as requested and in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles, otherwise prescribed in program-specific legislation or special award terms.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Program reports are not applicable.
Cash reports are not applicable.
The U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service program manager conducts monitoring activities to track accomplishments.
NFWF provides the Service with annual reports on projects as well as completed SF-425 forms (Federal Financial Report).
Recipients are responsible for monitoring and reporting performance each award and sub-award under this program in accordance with 2 CFR 200 and 2 CFR Part 170.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503.
Records
NFWF maintains records in accordance with regulation (i.e. three years after submission of the final financial and performance reports).
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-1611-0-1-302.
Obigations
(Project Grants) FY 17 $7,022,000; FY 18 est $5,009,000; and FY 19 est $0 - Project Grants: FY17 $7,022,000; FY18 est $5,009,000; FY19 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not Applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Not Applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None. Please contact headquarters.
Headquarters Office
Director U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program, Policy and Programs Division, 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: WSFR, Falls Church, Virginia 22041-3803 Phone: (703) 358-2156
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
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