Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation
This notice is an announcement for issuing a single source financial assistance award to the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA.
The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Region, intends to make a sole source award of a cooperative agreement to UMass Amherst.
Funding for this project is provided under the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 as amended, 16 U.S.C.
742a -754, and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C.
2901-291 1. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service is mandated to protect migratory bird species under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (1918), with additional protections for species listed as Endangered or Threatened under the Endangered Species Act (1973).
The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Region, intends to make a sole source award of a cooperative agreement to UMass Amherst.
Funding for this project is provided under the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 as amended, 16 U.S.C.
742a -754, and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C.
2901-291 1. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service is mandated to protect migratory bird species under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (1918), with additional protections for species listed as Endangered or Threatened under the Endangered Species Act (1973).
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
http://www.grants.gov
Additional Information of Eligibility:
(1) Eligible Entities: Applicants who are eligible to apply are U. S. and overseas-based Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs), Educational Institutions and other qualified organizations who are able to respond to the NOFO and be able to mobilize in a short period of time.To be eligible for a grant award, in addition to other conditions of this NOFO, organizations must have a commitment to non‐discrimination with respect to beneficiaries and adherence to equal opportunity employment practices.
Non‐discrimination includes equal treatment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, and political affiliation.Applicants are reminded that U. S. Executive Orders and U. S. law prohibits transactions with, and the provision of resources and support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism.
It is the legal responsibility of the Recipient to ensure compliance with these Executive Orders and laws.
This provision must be included in any sub‐awards issued under this grant award.(2) U. S. Embassy Brasilia-Brazil encourages applications from potential new partners.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Agency Email:
annelee_motta@fws.gov
Date Posted:
2017-07-21
Application Due Date:
2017-07-27
Archive Date:
2017-07-28
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