F24AS00226 - Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes Tribes - Fiscal Year 2024 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
ID: 352115Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS)

Award Range

$20K - $100K

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering grants under the opportunity titled "F24AS00226 - Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes Tribes" as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. This initiative aims to support the development and implementation of Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans, with a focus on projects that contribute to the prevention and control of aquatic invasive species (AIS) within the Great Lakes Basin. Eligible applicants include tribal natural resource agencies and organizations in the Great Lakes Basin, with grants ranging from $20,000 to $100,000 and a total program funding of $300,000 available. Interested parties must submit pre-proposals by March 31, 2024, and can contact Nathan Evans at nathan_evans@fws.gov for further information.

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    The NEPA Compliance Checklist outlines the procedures for determining whether a proposed project is fully covered by a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). It emphasizes the importance of assessing potential extraordinary circumstances that might necessitate an Environmental Assessment (EA) if any adverse effects related to public health, natural resources, historic sites, or endangered species are anticipated. The checklist includes specific queries regarding significant environmental impacts, potential legal violations, and effects on vulnerable populations. If any 'Yes' responses are noted, an EA is required. The document also facilitates the establishment of an administrative record, guiding the project's compliance with federal and state regulations. Ultimately, the purpose of this checklist is to ensure that projects considering federal funding or approval adhere to environmental standards and protect ecological and community interests.
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