Ramsar Convention Grants

The summary for the Ramsar Convention Grants Federal Grant is detailed below. It contains information such as the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number, the government agency offering the grant, funding award amounts, and important deadlines. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed in the Grant Announcement Contact section.

Federal Grant Title:	Ramsar Convention Grants
CFDA Number:	15.649
CFDA Description:	SERVICE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (GENERIC TRAINING)
Federal Agency Name:	Fish and Wildlife Service
Category of Funding Activity:	Environment
Category Explanation:	Information not provided
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	RAMSAR2010
Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement Grant Other
Posted Date:	Jan 20, 2010
Creation Date:	Jan 20, 2010
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Dec 31, 2010
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Dec 31, 2010
Archive Date:	Jan 30, 2011
Expected Number of Awards:	3
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$100,000
Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$100,000
Federal Grant Award Floor:	$2,000
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: The only eligible applicant is the Ramsar Secretariat. This is a single source announcement.
Grant Description: This is a single source announcement based on the recipient's unique ability to carry out the proposed tasks. The Division of International Conservation intends to enter into agreements with the Ramsar Secretariat to fulfill our obligations under the Convention of Wetlands of International Importance. Project grants and cooperative agreements will be used to facilitate training and meeting attendance for activities related to this international agreement. The only eligible recipient of these funds is the Ramsar Secretariat.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: Melinda Clarke International Affairs Specialist Phone 703-358-2078 For electronic access problems [mindy_clarke@fws.gov]
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