F24AS00225 - Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2024 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
ID: 352114Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS)

Award Range

$100K - $800K

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352114
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering grants under the F24AS00225 opportunity for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) management in the Great Lakes states as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The program aims to support the implementation of State AIS Plans, which are developed by state environmental agencies to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species in the Great Lakes Basin. With an estimated total program funding of $4,510,388, individual grants will range from $100,000 to $800,000, and applications must be submitted by March 31, 2024, for pre-proposals, with full proposals due within 60 days of notification. Interested applicants can contact Nathan Evans at nathan_evans@fws.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    nathan_evans@fws.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Intra-Service Sec 7 Consultation.docx
    Intra-Service.bin
    NEPA Checklist 3-2185.pdf
    NEPA.pdf
    The NEPA Compliance Checklist serves as a tool for evaluating whether a proposed grant or agreement is fully covered by categorical exclusions outlined in federal regulations (516 DM 8.5). The checklist prompts evaluators to assess potential extraordinary circumstances that may require an Environmental Assessment (EA), such as significant adverse effects on public health, historical or cultural resources, endangered species, or low-income populations. Each item on the checklist requires a simple "yes" or "no" response to determine if the proposal may pose environmental risks or violate laws protecting the environment. If any circumstances receive a "yes" response, an EA must be prepared. The checklist culminates in the acknowledgment of whether the project falls within the scope of a categorical exclusion or necessitates further environmental documentation. The document concludes with signature sections for service approval and date verification. This compliance process is essential for ensuring that environmental impacts are considered in alignment with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related statutes during the management of federal grants and agreements.
    NHPA Section 106 Form.pdf
    NHPA.pdf
    The FWS Form 3-2445 serves as a Section 106 National Historic Preservation Act Evaluation Form for projects involving Federal funding or permitting. This form assists in determining if project activities could affect historical properties eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The form requires detailed project information, such as project name, location, size, and Service Activity, and includes mandatory attachments like topographic maps, project activity details, and land use history. Key points cover mandatory compliance with NHPA, circumstances where projects may not affect historic properties, and guidance for projects that do impact sites/buildings. Specific documentation is required for known historic structures, including photographs, descriptions, and age information. The evaluation process is primarily the responsibility of the Regional Director and involves consultation with the Regional Historic Preservation Officer (RHPO). Collaboration with state or local entities is permitted under certain conditions, with strict adherence to timelines for public comment. This form reinforces federal obligations to protect historical sites while facilitating project implementation, underscoring the importance of historic preservation in governmental activities.
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