F24AS00298 Cooperative Agriculture
ID: 352845Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity titled "F24AS00298 Cooperative Agriculture," aimed at small businesses and private individuals interested in conducting agricultural practices on National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) lands. The primary objectives of this program include the production or modification of specific cover types to support wildlife species, the provision of food for these species, and the maintenance or rehabilitation of natural habitats, all while ensuring substantial involvement between the Service and the participants. This non-financial assistance program does not involve federal funds, and participants may engage in various agricultural practices in exchange for labor, equipment, or a share of the crop yield. Interested applicants should contact Christian Myers at christian_myers@fws.gov for more information, and note that applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 PM ET on March 7, 2029.

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