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| 15.649 SERVICE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (GENERIC TRAINING) |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTRERIOR |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, for the development and implementation of programs for the benefit of fish and wildlife species and their habitat (16 U.S.C. 661 and 742 et seq.), Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978, as amended (16 U.S.C. 753). |
| OBJECTIVES |
| To assist in the conservation of the Nation's natural resources by supporting and providing financial resources for training, meetings, workshops and conferences to promote the public's conservation awareness. |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). |
| USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
| Training and technical assistance are used to enhance public awareness and understanding of natural resource conservation and preservation. Projects may include natural resources related education, meetings, training, workshops, and conferences. Details on funding opportunity can be found on www.Grants.gov. |
| Applicant Eligibility |
| Federal, State and local government agencies; Federally-recognized Tribal governments; private nonprofit institutions/organizations; public nonprofit institutions/ organizations. |
| Beneficiary Eligibility |
| Federal, State and local government agencies; Federally-recognized Tribal governments; private nonprofit institutions/organizations; public nonprofit institutions/ organizations; general public. |
| Credentials/Documentation |
| None. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| Discussions regarding funding availability and program interest are strongly encouraged (see www.Grants.gov/FIND and http://www.fws.gov/offices/). This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.12372. |
| Application Procedure |
| A Standard Form (SF)424 and a written proposal should be submitted through Grants.gov or via hardcopy to the project office and include: a title, justification (including relevance to the Fish and Wildlife Service's priorities as outlined above), objectives, timeframe, and a budget breakdown. Note that the USFWS may circulate proposals to others for review. All Service financial assistance discretionary funding opportunities will be posted on www.Grants.gov. |
| Award Procedure |
| Notification of an award is the issuance of a grant or cooperative agreement document by Awarding Official. |
| Deadlines |
| Deadline varies depending on the funding opportunity announcements. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| This will vary based on the funding opportunity and will range between 3 and 6 months. |
| Appeals |
| Applicant may revise and resubmit proposal for consideration. |
| Renewals |
| Not applicable. Projects are for a specified duration as identified in each award. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| Applicant cost-share requirements will vary based on the nature of the opportunity, but are highly encouraged and applicants should refer to the individual funding announcement for details on these requirements. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| None. |
| Reports |
| All projects and activities are monitored for progress and compliance with agreed upon scope of work. Written progress and final reports on the project are generally required. |
| Audits |
| In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance $500,000 (for fiscal years ending after December 1, 2003) or more a year in Federal awards will have a single or a program specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entitites that expend less than $500,000 (for fiscal years ending after December 1, 2003) a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular A-133. |
| Records |
| Recipients will maintain records in accordance with the provisions of 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart C, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments" and 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart F, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations." |
| Account Identification |
| 14-1611-0-1-303. |
| Obligations |
| FY 07 $156,032; FY 08 $91,000; and FY 09 est. $150,000. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| Estimated range is $1000 to $500,000 with an average of $10,000 to $50,000 per award of financial assistance funding. Specific funding information is available in funding announcement through www.Grants.gov. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| In Fiscal Year 2004, the Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a total of 2,527 actions totaling $149,000,000 in grants and cooperative agreements. It is anticipated that the awards issued under this CFDA will be a small percentage of the overall action and award totals. All Service financial assistance funding opportunities will be posted on www.Grants.gov. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| Guidelines and literature on the Fish and Wildlife Service programs, including its Guide for Submission of Unsolicited Proposals is available at: http://fws.gov and http://www.fws.gov/contracts/index.html. Federal financial assistance regulations and relevant OMB circulars are located at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/index.html, http://www.doi.gov/pam/financialassistance.html. |
| Regional or Local Office |
| Contact Information related to each funding opportunity will be stated in each announcement. Or visit website http://www.fws.gov/contracts/index.html. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Chief, Division of Administration and Information Management, Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, FA-4020, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Awards are not centrally managed or coordinated. Awards are made in all Regional, Local, and the Washington Offices. Refer to Regional Office contacts at: http://www.fws.gov/org/html. |
| Web Site Address |
| http://www.fws.gov |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| None. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| Workshop - Pheasants Forever; Midwest Conservation Internship. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| Programs within the Fish and Wildlife Service will review and evaluate all applications consistent with authorized Fish and Wildlife Service program purposes. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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