Leopold Education Project Exploration & Discovery Cards

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	Federal Grant Title:	Leopold Education Project Exploration & Discovery Cards
	CFDA Number:	15.649
	CFDA Description:	Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training)
	Federal Agency Name:	Fish and Wildlife Service
	Category of Funding Activity:	Education Environment Natural Resources
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	FWS-NCTC-2011-09
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Jun 22, 2011
	Creation Date:	Jun 22, 2011
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 15, 2011
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 15, 2011
	Archive Date:	Aug 14, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	31,700
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	31,700
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: There is not an application process for Leopold Education Project Exploration & Discovery Cards. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant under justification 505 DM 2.14B(1) to Pheasants Forever.
Grant Description: The USFWS is not seeking applications. The USFWS plans to award this cooperative agreement under the Department Manual 505-2, using 2.14B(1) to justify a single source award to Pheasants Forever - 2.14B(1) Unsolicited Proposal the proposal award is the result of an unsolicited assistance application which represents a unique or innovative idea, method, or approach which is not the subject of a current or planned contract or assistance award but which is deemed advantageous to the program objectives. Pheasants Forevers Leopold Education Project (LEP) introduces educators to the writings and lessons of Aldo Leopold. LEP has been concentrated in the Midwest pheasant range and this proposal would allow LEP to reach a larger audience by providing educational activities related to habitats such as wetlands, forests, deserts and prairies. LEP will create a series of Exploration and Discovery cards based on A Sand County Almanac and focus on regional ecosystems and related wildlife. The lessons will be easy to teach and learn and will encourage youth to get outside and explore the nature in their communities. This proposal is in alignment with the Secretary of the Interiors vision to inspire the next generation of conservation professionals.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: Tracy McCleaf Agreements Coordinator tracy_mccleaf@fws.gov

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