Request for Proposals, Hawaiian Watrebird Programmatic Safe Harbor Agreement Technical Assistance for Farm Bill Programs

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	Federal Grant Title:	Request for Proposals, Hawaiian Watrebird Programmatic Safe Harbor Agreement Technical Assistance for Farm Bill Programs
	CFDA Number:	10.912
	CFDA Description:	Environmental Quality Incentives Program
	Federal Agency Name:	Hawaii State Office
	Category of Funding Activity:	Agriculture
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	USDA-NRCS-HI-07-05
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	May 24, 2007
	Creation Date:	May 24, 2007
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 18, 2007
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Information not provided
	Archive Date:	Jul 18, 2007
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$45,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$45,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts City or township governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses
Additional Information on Eligibility: Information not provided
Grant Description: The USDA is responsible for Farm Bill Programs intended to provide incentives for private lands conservation. They provide restoration cost-share as well as conservation easement funds for the restoration and enhancement of wetland habitats on private lands. In Hawaii, many program projects have led to endangered species habitat benefits. Private landowners are sometimes hesitant to form alliances with the Federal government because of endangered species restrictions. The Safe Harbor Agreement section of the Endangered Species Act provides assurances to landowners who contribute to endangered species habitat enhancement. To this end, the NRCS is facilitating the development of a "Programmatic Safe Harbor Agreement Covering Hawaiian Goose, Duck, Moorhen, Coot, and Stilt for Participants of USDA Farm Bill Conservation Programs between Garden Island Resource Conservation & Development, Oahu Resource Conservation & Development, Tri-Isle Resource Conservation & Development, Big Island Resource Conservation & Development (collectively "RC&D"), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), and the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR)." The role of NRCS in this agreement is covered under a Memorandum of Understanding with the RC&Ds for the mutual sharing of expertise and facilities to begin the cooperative work of the Programmatic Safe Harbor Agreement. The purpose is to assist NRCS in fulfilling its role in the Programmatic Safe Harbor Agreement (SHA) Covering Hawaiian Goose, Duck, Moorhen, Coot, and Stilt for Participants of USDA Farm Bill Conservation Programs. SEE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROJECT DESCRIPTION. Applicants must submit one (1) original and four (4) copies of their proposal to Shirley Yamaguchi, Contract Specialist, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, 300 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 4-118, Honolulu, Hawaii 96850, NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM (HST), JUNE 18, 2007. Proposals will not be accepted by facsimile. Proposals received after this time will not be considered.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Full Announcement
ftp://ftp-fc.sc.egov.usda.gov/HI/pub/programs/cig/2007/Hawaiian_Safe_Hawaiian_Waterbird_SHA_Technical_Assistant_RFP_No_USDA_NRCS_HI_07_05.pdf
Grant Announcement Contact: Shirley Yamaguchi
Contract Specialist
Phone (808) 541-2600 shirley.yamaguchi@hi.usda.gov shirley.yamaguchi@hi.usda.gov
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