Under this cooperative agreement, the national fish and wildlife foundation (nfwf) and U.S. Fish and wildlife (FWS) will manage year two of the america the beautiful challenge (atbc)
Utilizing funding authorized by bipartisan infrastructure law (also known as the infrastructure investment and jobs act) P.L. 117-58 section 40804(4) ecosystem restoration, nfwf will work with FWS to administer a competitive grant program with the goal of streamlining funding opportunities for new voluntary conservation and restoration projects around the united states. Nfwf has a shared mission with FWS and a longstanding commitment to successful competitive conservation grant program delivery around the country. Funded projects will advance existing landscape conservation plans and or propose to knit together a diverse stakeholder partnership that develops and or implements new conservation plans. Atbc will maximize conservation and ecosystem services, bolster local economies, engage underserved communities, expand public access to nature, and improve community resilience.
West Virginia-Division Of Natural ResourcesEngage 60 partners in cross-boundary collaborations and strategic planning to create a Coordinated Interagency Conservation Partnership (CICP) to address…
$200,000
Bristol Bay Native CorporationMap millions of acres of ecologically economically and culturally important wetlands in Bristol Bay Alaska to improve region-wide prioritization and…
$101,865
State Of OklahomaTrain and support leaders from low-income communities, and nine federally recognized Tribal Nations, to develop landscape-level proposals for restoring woodland…
$638,415
Government Of Guam- Department Of AdministrationEradicate little fire ants within priority sites on Guam where treatment will support military mission, protect at-risk species, address community concerns, and…
$500,000
Penobscot Indian NationConduct habitat assessments of moose, wood turtles, vernal pools, fish passage for eastern brook trout and Atlantic salmon, plus restore riparian habitat and…
$4,849,406
Government Of Guam- Department Of AdministrationRe-establish connectivity of intact native habitats previously degraded by anthropogenic disturbance including fires, clearing, and off roading allowing…
$1,096,740
Confederated Tribes And Bands Of The Yakama NationRemove a 0.55 mile-long segment of State Route 207 from the Nason Creek floodway, reconnect 13 acres of side channel and floodplain habitat, protect 0.6 miles…
$2,907,418
Virginia Department Of Wildlife ResourcesImprove aquatic connectivity, habitat suitability through fish barrier removal, enhance freshwater mussel restoration efforts through production facility…
$1,573,000
Game Commission, PennsylvaniaUse an existing project pipeline to advance replacement of 36 crossings in a cost-effective manner with timber deck bridges which have no footprint in the…
$1,406,062
Vermont Housing And Conservation BRDProduce a long-term conservation plan that supports, maintains, and enhances an ecologically functional and connected landscape with sustainable production of…
$1,000,000
State Of California Department Of Water ResourcesRemove the existing Sunset Weir, a 10-foot tall boulder weir in the Feather River, and modify the appurtenant pumps to allow for unimpeded passage for…
$2,000,000
New Hampshire Department Of Environmental ServicesSupport implementation of three high priority salt marsh projects to restore single channel hydrology of tidal wetlands, primarily through salt marsh ditch…
Walker River Paiute TribeProtect, enhance, and reconnect aquatic, wetland, and riparian habitats to prepare for the reintroduction of Lahontan cutthroat trout to Walker Lake while…
$1,451,714
NEZ Perce TribeStrengthen the Tribally-led Camas to Condors collaborative by completing a range study, nesting territory surveys, release and feeding site selection, and…
$1,939,408
Arizona Dept Of Game And FishEstablish wildlife corridors for pronghorn, elk, deer, and other wildlife by upgrading fencing and developing overpasses on two interstates with a high number…
$1,000,000
Department Of Game & Fish North DakotaAssemble collective insights, resources, and efforts of conservation, agriculture, and industry partners to enhance, restore, and sustain native grasslands in…
$2,499,975
Game & Fish Commission WyomingEnhance, prioritize, restore, and conserve habitats that improve landscape permeability and connectivity, directly contribute to overall ecosystem resiliency…
$5,000,000
Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation CommissionPilot payment for ecosystem services program to maintain and enhance habitat for the Florida panther as a critical step in expanding their range and…
$1,500,000
Commonwealth Of MassachusettsRestore floodplains benches, riparian forests, and aquatic connectivity within three river basins in the Appalachian Highlands in Massachusetts. Project will…
$3,492,094
Fish Wildlife & Parks Montana DepartmentCoordinate with independent livestock producers and local landowner-led groups to expand the use of proven and locally-designed non-lethal carnivore conflict…
$4,972,308
Texas Parks And Wildlife DepartmentCollaborate with partners to restore riparian and grassland ecosystems in priority conservation areas of the Chihuahuan Desert in Texas and New Mexico.…
$3,499,979
Houlton Band Of Maliseet IndiansCreate a portfolio of high priority river restoration projects that address top habitat needs, while producing safer and cost-effective infrastructure using a…
$1,613,248
Eastern Shoshone TribeProvide Tribal leaders with the community support they need to develop a strategic plan and take action to advance shared goals. Project will plan a series of…
$600,519
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State UniversityCatalyze riparian reforestation efforts on agricultural land in the Southern Appalachian range of Eastern Hellbenders by promoting multifunctional riparian…
$327,178
Department Of Energy And EnvironmentEnhance the Fort Dupont Riparian Corridor through stream and wetland reconstruction projects including the removal of fish barriers and regenerative stream…
$2,500,000
Coeur D'alene TribeDevelop an analysis to support long-term efforts of restoring habitat for the return of Chinook salmon to its historical home. Project will establish four…
$595,899
Washington State Department Of Fish & WildlifeCollaborate with Washington’s 29 federally recognized Tribes and two Tribes with off-reservation treaty rights to develop an adaptive framework to…
$1,000,000
Rhode Island. Department Of Environmental ManagementRecover natural salt marsh hydrology degraded by legacy impacts and address non-native invasive species inhibiting natural processes that at-risk species like…
Minnesota Department Of Natural ResourcesReplace two undersized culverts with properly sized channel flow span bridges in the upper Otter Tail River. Project will reconnect 20 miles of critical…
$2,000,000
State Engineer, New Mexico Office Of TheImplement Water Resource Management for Fish Habitat Improvement in the San Juan River by leasing water from the Jicarilla Apache Nation, and expanding outreach…
$3,999,924
North Carolina Wildlife Resources CommissionComplete prescribed burns, mechanical and chemical treatments, and hand cutting to improve habitat for terrestrial and aquatic species on 42,290 acres of…
$1,686,000
North Carolina Wildlife Resources CommissionEstablish Atlantic white cedar forest and adapted peatland plant species, including bald cypress and button bush, and accomplish hydrologic restoration in a…
$1,691,922
Cocopah Indian TribeRestore 431 acres of native cottonwood, willow, mesquite, and wetland habitat in the floodplain of the Colorado River Delta on the Cocopah Indian Reservation…
$4,850,000
State Of Utah Dept Of Environmental QualityRevitalize the Jordan River and adjacent habitats along the south shorelands of the Great Salt Lake through floodplain and wetland restoration, native and…
$4,991,383
Pulikla Tribe Of Yurok PeopleImprove wetland habitat and reduce flooding impacts in the Lower Klamath River Basin by rectifying aquatic barrier infrastructure and planting native plants and…
Guam Community CollegeDevelop Indigenous methodologies and capacity to effectively navigate the threats to biodiversity and advance restoration efforts in the Mariana Islands.…
$587,648
Government Of Guam- Department Of AdministrationCollaborate with partners to utilize existing trapping technology, veterinary management techniques, and other eradication methods to remove invasive and…
$750,000
Holy Cross TribeCreate the First Indigenous Sovereign Habitat Tribal Conservation District - Mountains to Sea – Alaska that will achieve co-management between the…
$892,343
Department Of Natural ResourcesAssess and prioritize 300 road crossings in high-priority watersheds, replace 6 crossings that cause significant barriers to small fish passage, and use…
$1,999,411
Arkansas Game & Fish CommissionCollaborate with partners and landowners to remove four aquatic organism passage barriers to reconnect 434 miles of War Eagle Creek, restore 5,500 linear feet…
$3,934,122
Arkansas Game & Fish CommissionRestore and maintain 4,023 acres of glades and open woodlands through invasive species removal, vegetation management, and prescribed fire across the Ozark…
$100,000
Catawba Indian NationUse a cultural approach to ecological restoration by engaging Catawba citizens in replacing two culverts, stabilizing streambanks, converting land to native…
$4,663,130
Lower Brule Sioux TribeStabilize shoreline of Lake Sharpe; establish trees, shrubs, vines and other culturally important riparian plants; build an island and a peninsula; restore…
$2,273,002
Missouri Department Of ConservationReconstruct and manage an estimated 28,000 acres of state wildlife action plan-prioritized tallgrass prairie in Missouri and Iowa through multi-jurisdictional…
F23AC01655 was awarded to National Fish And Wildlife Foundation by DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9 (Fish and Wildlife Service) on July 1, 2023.
How much is award F23AC01655 worth?
$136,996,660 has been obligated on F23AC01655: $124,996,660 in federal funding and $12,000,000 in non-federal funding.