Fish and Wildlife Service

Description

THERE IS NO "FULL ANNOUNCEMENT" ASSOCIATED WITH THIS OPPORTUNITY, AS ALL INFORMATION IS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS SYNOPSIS. The Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) is soliciting an organization or institution to identify biological resources (i.e., species) of concern for its Comprehensive Conservation Plan. The entity selected will, in collaboration with the Refuge and Regional Planning Staff, complete steps 1 – 6 in the attached U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service document: IDENTIFYING REFUGE RESOURCES OF CONCERN AND MANAGEMENT PRIORITIES: A HANDBOOK The project will be completed by August 31, 2011. The applicant and award recipient will have a thorough knowledge of the Refuge and its purposes, as well as the coastal wildlife species that could benefit most through the Refuge’s future actions. The recipient and the Refuge will review and approve each phase of the collaboration prior to its initiation. Please contact Bill_Perry@fws.gov with questions at 413-253-8688.

Who can apply

• State governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Contact

Christal Cutler <br/>Grants Officer <br/>Phone 413-253-8233
christal_cutler@fws.gov