Establishment of the Rio Grande Canalization Project Water Transaction Program in southern New Mexico

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	Federal Grant Title:	Establishment of the Rio Grande Canalization Project Water Transaction Program in southern New Mexico
	CFDA Number:	15.663
	CFDA Description:	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
	Federal Agency Name:	Fish and Wildlife Service
	Category of Funding Activity:	Environment
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	NWRS-R2-22521-1101
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	May 25, 2011
	Creation Date:	May 24, 2011
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	May 31, 2011
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	May 31, 2011
	Archive Date:	Jun 30, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	23,788,680
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	23,788,680
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	23,788,680
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Additional Information on Eligibility

Information not provided

Grant Description

This announcement is for US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) San Andres National Wildlife Refuge (SANWR), New Mexico, Region 2, FY 2011. The purpose of this Grant Agreement is to establish a Rio Grande Water Transactions Program with the focus on the Canalization Reach of the Rio Grande from Caballo Dam south to the New Mexico State line. This agreement will establish a cooperative environmental water transaction program. The objective is to purchase water rights to use for wildlife and habitat restoration on the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico. This project will benefit the public by making water available for native habitat restoration to benefit endangered species, improve management of wetland and riparian habitats and promote healthy ecosystems.

Link to Full Grant Announcement

Information not provided

Grant Announcement Contact

Bernard Lujan Asst. Refuge Supervisor Phone 5052486805

bernard_lujan@fws.gov [bernard_lujan@fws.gov]

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