Fish and Wildlife Service

Description

The purpose of this grant is to provide support for the fourth Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Initiative (WHMSI) meeting in December 2010. The meeting will review progress made on WHMSI governance,vision, and sustainability, and FEMCIDI grants. The meeting will also discuss new efforts to enhance the conservation of shared migratory species throughout the Americas by strengthening institutional and human capacity, political commitment, international cooperation, and public-private partnerships at regional, national, and local levels. Activities include coordination of facilities, including meeting space and simultaneous translation services, communication with invited participants, coordination of the agenda, logistical arrangements and post-conference follow-up.

Who can apply

• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)

Contact

Nikole Tucker <br/>International Affairs Specialist <br/>Phone 703-358-2379
nikole_tucker@fws.gov