Smartlands Initiative Conference

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	Federal Grant Title:	Smartlands Initiative Conference
	CFDA Number:	15.640
	CFDA Description:	Wildlife Without Borders- Latin America and the Caribbean
	Federal Agency Name:	Fish and Wildlife Service
	Category of Funding Activity:	Other
	Category Explanation:	Wildlife Conservation
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	DIC001
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Jun 22, 2009
	Creation Date:	Jun 22, 2009
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 26, 2009
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 26, 2009
	Archive Date:	Jul 01, 2009
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$150,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$200,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$150,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

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: This is a single source cooperative agreement. No applications will be accepted as a recipient has already been selected based on unique qualifications.
Grant Description: This is a single source cooperative agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the selected recipient. The recipient will, in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, coordinate and execute a workshop for educators in Latin America with the intent of developing a unique education program to prepare natural resources managers in developing countries. The recipient was selected based on proven ability to coordinate with the USFWS and provide high quality deliverables. Further, the recipient in uniquely situated in that the organization maintains offices in the U.S. as well as the country in which the workshop will be held and has a unique understanding of the logistical requirements of this activity.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: Melinda Clarke International Affairs Specialist
program mailbox [wwb_lac@fws.gov]
Similar Government Grants: • 2011-FWS-WWB-LAC; • WWB-LAC Call for Pre-Applications; • WHMSI Pathway; • Regional Wetlands Action Plan for the Pacific Islands; • Wildlife Without Borders - Latin America and the Caribbean; • Wildlife Without Borders - Latin America & the Caribbean