F25AS00223 FY 2025 Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program
ID: 358149Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS)

Award Range

$0 - $150K

Eligible Applicants

State Governments

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358149
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering the FY 2025 Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program, which provides financial assistance totaling $1,121,364 to support marine mammal stranding response projects. Eligible applicants include state governments and marine mammal stranding network participants authorized under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) to assist distressed marine mammals, with a maximum award of $150,000 per project and a required 25% non-Federal cost share. This initiative aims to enhance recovery efforts, provide emergency assistance, conduct scientific research, and improve response capabilities for marine mammal strandings, thereby reinforcing collaboration between government bodies and non-profit organizations. Applications must be submitted electronically by March 14, 2025, and should include all necessary documentation, with inquiries directed to Patrick McKenney at fws_es_grants@fws.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    fws_es_grants@fws.gov
    Files
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    Foa_Content_of_F25AS00223.pdf
    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the FY 2025 Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program, offering a total of $1,121,364 to support marine mammal stranding response projects. Eligible applicants include state governments and marine mammal stranding network participants who are authorized to assist distressed marine mammals under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The program aims to aid recovery, provide emergency assistance, conduct scientific research, and improve response capabilities concerning marine mammal stranding events. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis, with a maximum award of $150,000 per project and a required 25% non-Federal cost share. Activities must align with species-specific priorities, including enhances capacity for stranding and entanglement response and improving medical care facilities. Project proposals can span up to three years and must undergo eligibility and merit review before funding decisions are made. Applications are due electronically by March 14, 2025, and must include all necessary documentation, including project objectives, participant qualifications, and budget details. The initiative reinforces the collaboration between government bodies and non-profit organizations to improve the health and welfare of marine mammals while meeting federal regulations and guidelines.
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