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Middle Rio Grande Endangered Species Act Collaborative Program: Restoration of Habitat Benefitting the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow and the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher
The Middle Rio Grande Endangered Species Collaborative Program (PROGRAM) expects to fund projects for the benefit of the endangered Rio Grande silvery minnow (Hybognathus amarus) (silvery minnow) and southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus) (flycatcher) in federal Fiscal Year (FY)
2010 (October 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010).
Activities not funded in FY 2010 may be considered for available funding in FY 201 1. Funding for proposals received under this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is contingent upon congressional appropriations.
The PROGRAM is comprised of multiple stakeholders representing diverse interests on the Middle Rio Grande (MRG).
The PROGRAM is governed by an Executive Committee, in accordance with the PROGRAM By-Laws.
The Habitat Restoration Work Group (HRW) of the PROGRAM was formed to oversee habitat restoration projects, which are an element of the reasonable and prudent alternative of the March 2003 Biological Opinion on the Bureau of Reclamation�s (Reclamation) Water and River Maintenance Operations, Army Corps of Engineers� Flood Control Operations, and Non-Federal Actions (2003 BiOp).
The PROGRAM works to support the recovery of listed species in the Middle Rio Grande (MRG) and to protect existing and future water uses while complying with applicable state and federal laws, existing water rights, and the Rio Grande Compact.
The Program Area is defined as:
�the headwaters of the Rio Chama watershed and the Rio Grande, including tributaries, from the New Mexico-Colorado state line downstream to elevation 4,450 ft mean sea level, the elevation of the spillway crest of the Elephant Butte Dam.�
Activities not funded in FY 2010 may be considered for available funding in FY 201 1. Funding for proposals received under this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is contingent upon congressional appropriations.
The PROGRAM is comprised of multiple stakeholders representing diverse interests on the Middle Rio Grande (MRG).
The PROGRAM is governed by an Executive Committee, in accordance with the PROGRAM By-Laws.
The Habitat Restoration Work Group (HRW) of the PROGRAM was formed to oversee habitat restoration projects, which are an element of the reasonable and prudent alternative of the March 2003 Biological Opinion on the Bureau of Reclamation�s (Reclamation) Water and River Maintenance Operations, Army Corps of Engineers� Flood Control Operations, and Non-Federal Actions (2003 BiOp).
The PROGRAM works to support the recovery of listed species in the Middle Rio Grande (MRG) and to protect existing and future water uses while complying with applicable state and federal laws, existing water rights, and the Rio Grande Compact.
The Program Area is defined as:
�the headwaters of the Rio Chama watershed and the Rio Grande, including tributaries, from the New Mexico-Colorado state line downstream to elevation 4,450 ft mean sea level, the elevation of the spillway crest of the Elephant Butte Dam.�
Related Programs
Middle Rio Grande Endangered Species Collaborative Program
Department of the InteriorRelevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AR-18-001.html
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U. S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U. S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.
Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Agency Email:
jlewis@usbr.gov
Date Posted:
2011-06-08
Application Due Date:
2011-07-07
Archive Date:
2011-07-08
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