F24AS00365 Wisconsin Headwaters to Coast Initiative
ID: 355238Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS)

Award Range

$1 - $500K

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/355238
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "F24AS00365 Wisconsin Headwaters to Coast Initiative," aimed at supporting conservation projects in the Lake Superior basin of Wisconsin. This initiative seeks to develop a watershed-wide conservation blueprint through collaborative efforts, addressing critical ecological challenges such as habitat connectivity, biodiversity, water quality, and climate resiliency. With an estimated total program funding of $2.5 million, individual project awards can range from $1 to $500,000, and applications must be submitted electronically via Grant Solutions by September 30, 2024, with a priority deadline of July 1, 2024, for FY 24 funding consideration. Interested applicants can reach out to Mitchell Baalman at Mitchell_Baalman@fws.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mitchell_Baalman@fws.gov
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