HQ NWRS System Enhancements

Type: 
Funding
Organization: 
DOI, FWS
Description: 

Deadline Passed 08/31/2019. Deadline Unknown for 2020.  Headquarters National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) is accepting proposals for financial assistance from organizations that support Department of Interior (DOI) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) priorities and have the capacity to work cooperatively with the Service to identify, conserve, manage and enhance the physical and ecological infrastructure of the NWRS; deliver public access and high-quality recreational opportunities; identify organizations and support projects that provide recreational activities for disabled persons, youth, and veterans; build a volunteer cadre, and inspire the next generation of hunters, anglers and wildlife enthusiasts through work on and off NWRS managed lands and waters.

Category: 
National Wildlife Refuge System, conservation, management, ecological infrastructure, recreation
Funding Amount: 
$250,000-$400,000
Matching Funds: 
No- Cost sharing or matching is not mandatory but is encouraged as a method of leveraging funding through public-private ventures.

Geography:

Eligibility: 
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) included in eligibility
Contact Information: 
Visitor Services Specialist Patrick Schulze 703 358 2567 patrick_schulze@fws.gov