Closed · F12AS00384 · CFDA 15.662 · Discretionary

Upper Midwest Invasive Species Law Enforcement Task Force

Federal grant opportunity posted by Fish and Wildlife Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$10K-$150K
Award range
Closed
Status
-
Close date
5
Expected awards

The verdict

Upper Midwest Invasive Species Law Enforcement Task Force is a closed discretionary listing from Fish and Wildlife Service that offered $10,000 -- $150,000 across 5 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$10K-$150K
award range
Closed
application status
5
expected awards
15.662
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Upper Midwest Invasive Species Law Enforcement Task Force - is cataloged under number F12AS00384 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 15.662, posted by Fish and Wildlife Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on August 16, 2012. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $10,000 -- $150,000. The agency has projected $350,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 5 awards. If the agency funds the expected 5 awards from the $350,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $70,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity is closed. Monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements in the next funding cycle. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$10,000 -- $150,000

Close Date

Not specified

NA

Posted

August 16, 2012

Est. Total Funding

$350,000

Expected Awards

5

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement is working with state Government partners in an effort to start a Conservation Law Enforcement Invasive Species Task Force. This task force will be developed to: 1. Conduct outreach focused on educating other law enforcement agencies and request their assistance to apprehend violators, gather intelligence, and respond to violations. 2. Raise public awareness and create deterrence by conduction educational outreach to public and all appropriate industry representatives. Education would include risks associated with unlawfully dealing in listed species, and laws and penalties that prohibit the activity. 3. Share intelligence on both commercial and non-commercial violators of both Federal and State Invasive species laws 4. Assist with the development of investigative plans, obtain appropriate approvals, and initiate investigations in an effort to document suspected violations of both State and Federal laws. 5. Team with State and Federal prosecutors to create deterrence through formal prosecution of individuals involved in illegal activity associated with State or Federal listed species.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

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Agency Contact

Gregory M. Jackson, 612-713-5321 Gregory_jackson@fws.gov

Key Dates

Posted August 16, 2012
Close Date Not specified
Archive Date August 24, 2012
Last Updated August 16, 2012

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Upper Midwest Invasive Species Law Enforcement Task Force", offered by Fish and Wildlife Service. It is associated with CFDA program 15.662. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement is working with state Government partners in an effort to start a Conservation Law Enforcement Invasive Species Task Force. This ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $10,000 -- $150,000. Total estimated funding: $350,000. Expected number of awards: 5.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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