Modification of Contract for Establishment of Environmental Water Rights Transaction program for the Rio Grande

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Modification of Contract for Establishment of Environmental Water Rights Transaction program for the Rio Grande: This announcement is for US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) San Andres National Wildlife Refuge (SANWR), New Mexico, Region 2, FY 2012. The purpose of this Grant Agreement is to modify the existing agreement covering the establishment of the Rio Grande Water Rights Transactions Program with the focus on the Canalization Reach of the Rio Grande from Caballo Dam south to the New Mexico State line. This modification will enable financial assistance grant agreements with two local irrigation districts. 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.

Federal Grant Title:	Modification of Contract for Establishment of Environmental Water Rights Transaction program for the Rio Grande
Federal Agency Name:	Fish and Wildlife Service
Grant Categories:	Environment
Type of Opportunity:	Continuation
Funding Opportunity Number:	NWRS-22521-1201
Type of Funding:	Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers:	15.663
CFDA Descriptions:	National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Current Application Deadline:	Feb 24, 2012
Original Application Deadline:	Feb 24, 2012
Posted Date:	Feb 20, 2012
Creation Date:	Feb 17, 2012
Archive Date:	Mar 25, 2012
Total Program Funding:	$137,645
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$137,645
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$137,645
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Cost Sharing or Matching:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Grant Announcement Contact: Bernard Lujan Asst. Refuge Supervisor Phone 5052486805

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