Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting proposals for the restoration of the Great Lakes Basin fish and wildlife resources. The purpose of the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act is to provide assistance to States, Indian Tribes, and other interested entities to encourage cooperative conservation, restoration, research, and management of the fish and wildlife resources and their habitats in the Great Lakes Basin. The opportunity is open to various types of applicants, including state governments, nonprofits, and small businesses.
The scope of work for this opportunity includes research, restoration, and Regional Project proposals. Restoration and research proposals should address the management implications and applications of the proposal, including the issue, question, or opportunity that will be addressed by the restoration or research proposal. Proposals should also include a brief description of the proposed methods, deliverables, and relevance to the Great Lakes fish and wildlife restoration needs.
Some key points to consider for this opportunity include:
• The proposal activities must be within the Great Lakes Basin or impact a fish or wildlife species present in the Great Lakes Basin to be eligible for funding.
• A non-federal match of at least 25% of the total proposal cost is required.
• The proposal should address the review criteria in Table 1 in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
• The proposal should include a concise description of the report types, investigation data/information, and products that will be provided upon proposal completion.