Bureau of Reclamation - Lower Colorado Region

Description

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Lower Colorado Region, Yuma Area Office is requesting proposals to fund projects for activities in support of their Endangered Species and Environmental Restoration programs in federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 (October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012). The Yuma Area Office periodically makes funding available for conducting activities for Threatened and Endangered (T&E) species and their habitats under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA) Section 7.(a) (1) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA).The objectives are to fund opportunities for collecting field data of the Flat Tailed Horned Lizard, perform habitat restoration in accordance with the FCWA, and that will improve, protect, and create riparian and wetland habitat for the benefit of the T&E species along the lower Colorado River corridor.It is anticipated that between one and three awards will be made from responsive, responsible and eligible recipients and will be based on the highest rated technical merit at the fixed assistance amount. Cost sharing or cost matching in the amount of 25% or more is desired. Applications will be reviewed, evaluated and rated by a technical panel.

Who can apply

• State governments
• City or township governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Individuals
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Contact

Shawna Thompson <br/>Grant Specialist <br/>Phone 702-293-8570
smthompson@usbr.gov