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.

Deleted 03/27/2024 (Archived.) 15.656 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of The Interior B - Project Grants Not applicable. 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. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 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. 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. Not applicable. From 30 to 60 days. Not applicable. Projects may be renewed as needed, if justified and if funds are available. Program specific criteria is specified in the announcements of the individual financial assistance programs. 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. 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. Not applicable. 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. 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. 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. Please visit www.fws.gov to locate the Regional and Local Office contacts. 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 http://www.fws.gov 14-1610-1-1-302 (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. Not applicable/available. Not applicable. Not applicable.