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gov Maintenance Calendar Marine Protected Areas Initiative Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:9325010115 Funding Opportunity Title:Marine Protected Areas Initiative Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity:Environment Expected Number of Awards:1 Assistance Listings:15.
663 -- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Original Closing Date for Applications:Sep 02, 2011 Current Closing Date for Applications:Sep 02, 2011 Archive Date:Oct 02, 2011 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 25,000 Eligible Applicants:Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility:This opportunity is not a request for applications.
The determination not to compete is based on Department policy (505 DM 2. 14,B(4) Unique Qualifications -The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon a variety of demonstrable factors such as location, property ownership, voluntary support capacity, cost-sharing ability, if applicable, technical expertise, or other such unique qualifications;and is within the discretion of the Agency.
See Notice of Intent justification under Full Announcement. � ## Additional Information Agency Name:Fish and Wildlife Service Description:The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is uniquely qualified to receive $25,000 from the National Wildlife Refuge System's Division of Natural Resources and Conservation Planning to help fund conservation and stewardship projects to benefit Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
NFWF efficiently and accountably directs public conservation dollars to the most pressing environmental needs and matches these investments with private funds. NFWF has worked with the MPA Center since 2009 to award ten grants worth nearly $350,000 to partners of the national system of MPAs.
A primary concern with distributing funds for marine conservation is that the recipients' projects are often not properly aligned with the objectives of the granter. NFWF has a history of awarding funds to recipients who focus on working with MPA managers to help achieve the stated marine conservation objectives of the national system of MPAs.
The primary objective of the national system is to advance the conservation and sustainable use of the nation's vital natural and cultural marine resources.
The national system of MPAs: enhances protection of U.S. marine resources by providing new opportunities for regional and national cooperation; supports the national economy by helping to sustain fisheries and maintain healthy marine ecosystems for tourism and recreation businesses; and promotes public participation in MPA decision-making by improving access to scientific and public policy information.
Link to Additional Information:[](https://www. grants. gov/search-results-detail/109554) Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Marine Program Coordinator #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit organizations with significant experience working in partnership with NOAA program offices, and demonstrated experience in coral reef conservation and marine debris issues. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 (from Fish and Wildlife Service, matched by NFWF). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation - Grants for Marine Protected Areas Initiative is funded by U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (administered by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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