Cooperative agreement funding is requested to support the administration and expansion of nfwfs great lakes programs: sustain our great lakes (sogl), CHI-CAL rivers fund (CHI-CAL), southeast…

Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action

Award ID
F23AC03024
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$15,031,566

Award facts

Assistance listing
15.662 Great Lakes Restoration
Completion date 77% complete
Funding agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3 Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior
Place of performance
United States

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About this award

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) awarded a $15,031,566.02 cooperative agreement to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to support the administration and expansion of its Great Lakes programs, including Sustain Our Great Lakes (SOGL), Chi-Cal Rivers Fund (Chi-Cal), Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund (SEMI), and Conservation Partners Program's Great Lakes Priorities (CPP). Through this CFDA 15.662 Great Lakes Restoration grant, NFWF will manage and oversee sub-awards for projects aligned with GLRI Focus Areas 2, 3 and 4, including invasive species control, regenerative agriculture, green stormwater infrastructure, riparian restoration, aquatic connectivity improvements, and marsh-bird restoration monitoring. NFWF will select sub-grantees through competitive processes and collaborate with FWS and other funding partners in the proposal review and award decisions. The agreement is effective August 1, 2023 through September 30, 2027.

The sub-awards described fund a range of conservation and restoration activities to be implemented by non-profit organizations, universities, local governments, and other entities across the Great Lakes region. Key sub-project efforts include restoring coastal wetlands, controlling invasive plants, installing green infrastructure, improving riparian and aquatic habitats, monitoring bird populations, and promoting regenerative agriculture practices to enhance water quality.

Description

As the agency reported it.

Cooperative agreement funding is requested to support the administration and expansion of nfwfs great lakes programs: sustain our great lakes (sogl), CHI-CAL rivers fund (CHI-CAL), southeast michigan resilience fund (semi) and conservation partners program s great lakes priorities (CPP). Funding requested via this cooperative agreement will be directed to nfwf program administration activities, contracts, program expenses and sub-awards funded under its great lakes programs. All sub-awards will be selected through competitive grant processes and all award decisions directly informed through a highly engaged and collaborative proposal review process with all funding partners, particularly FWS.sub-award funding will be allocated to projects that align with glri focus areas 2, 3 and 4, with fundingdirected to projects whose activities and outcomes directly support the measures of progress under the followingglri focus area strategies: focus area 2 invasive species control focus area 3 regenerative agriculturetechnical assistance and implementation focus area 3 green stormwater infrastructure focus area 3 riparian restoration for water quality improvements focus area 4 aquatic connectivity improvements, stream restoration, and marsh-bird restoration monitoring.with the glri funding to be directed to nfwf via this cooperative agreement with FWS in 2023, nfwf will: 1) award and manage all sub-awards funded under the 2023 and 2024 funding cycles of nfwfs great lakes programs (sogl, CHI-CAL, SE MI and CPP) including those funded directly by FWS glri via this cooperative agreement. 2) manage all grants to be awarded funding provided by this cooperative agreement in 2023 and 2024 3) monitor and evaluate the outcomes of nfwfs great lakes program grants, including on-the-ground monitoring for key species 4) develop the 2024 request for proposals for sogl, CHI-CAL and SE MI 5) solicit and receive 2024 proposals for nfwfs great lakes programs 6) coordinate 2024 proposal reviews 7) work to develop new program partnerships 8) and implement program communications efforts.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Amendment $0
Amendment $0
Original award $15,031,566

Subawards

Subrecipient Amount Awarded
Regents Of The University Of Michigan Restoring Wetland and Terrestrial Habitat to Improve Natural Areas and Water Quality in Pierce Park (MI) $677,293
Regional Science Consortium At Presque Isle Center Protect species of concern, such as the piping plover, through invasive species control, native plant propagation and installation, and wildlife monitoring to… $84,269
County Of Washtenaw Install rain gardens and plant trees at public locations in Ypsilanti to mitigate flooding risks for residents. Project will install four rain gardens, plant 36… $68,177
The Delta Institute Plant 700 trees, restore seven acres of endangered native grassland habitat, reduce and treat over 800,000 gallons of stormwater annually, plant native… $175,596
University Of Wisconsin Parkside Install a regenerative stormwater conveyance bioswale to receive and infiltrate runoff from the University of Wisconsin Parkside's campus. Project will… $101,527
Ducks Unlimited, Inc. Restore wetland and plant native trees at seven locations across the Milwaukee area to reduce flooding impacts and capture and filter stormwater to improve… $721,421
Trout Unlimited, Inc. Improve aquatic organism passage at five road stream crossings in Keweenaw County, Michigan to restore natural river channel, lower water temperatures, and… $223,522
Throwe Environmental LLC Throwe environmental will facilitate successful NFWF investments in the Great Lakes, disseminate information to a variety of targeted audiences, and develop… $152,886
The American Farmland Trust Partner with farmers in a multi-county area in Ohio and Indiana to build models of one-on-one farmer engagement, benchmark farm practices, develop continuous… $340,000
The Detroit Zoological Society Improve stormwater storage on a seven-acre parcel of the Detroit Zoo campus to promote water filtration, retain stormwater runoff, and improve habitat for… $567,947
Blue Heron Ministries Inc. Restore over 60 acres of upland wood and field to prairie and oak savanna and remove invasive species across more than 100 acres of wetlands to suppress and… $319,511
Lorain County Reestablish 23 acres of former agricultural cropland into floodplain and wetlands, create over 3,000 linear feet of functional stream with connected floodplain,… $774,404
Ducks Unlimited, Inc. Restore 1,500 acres of wetland, 450 acres of grassland and remove 1 million pounds of nitrogen and 54,874 pounds of phosphorus annually. The project will fund… $151,821
City Of Two Rivers Design and implement a bioswale, install one acre of prairie and six acres of beach and dune stabilization, restore 3 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, and… $280,000
ST. Suzanne Cody Rouge Community Resource Center Install green stormwater infrastructure by building and maintaining rain gardens, continuing youth and adult education programs, and developing long-term… $399,636
City Of Benton Harbor Improve water quality and enhance habitat for priority species by reducing runoff from neighboring uses. The project will restore 2,640 feet of stream and 10… $600,000
Wayne State University Implement a large green infrastructure plan using native plant species to improve stormwater capture and increase green spaces within the Jefferson-Chalmers… $134,501
Trout Unlimited, Inc. Reconnect over 30 miles of high-quality cold-water habitat, implement five road stream culvert upgrades and three stream habitat restoration and enhancement The… $276,050
The Research Foundation For The State University Of New York Restore 50 acres of riparian-wetland habitat that have been decimated by the invasive ash borer in Genesee and Monroe counties, New York. The project will plant… $266,113
The Greening Of Detroit Implement an urban forest restoration in Detroit, Michigan by strategically planting diverse tree species to slow and retain stormwater runoff in the Rouge… $388,572
Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network Remove invasive species across more than 500 acres and restore newly exposed bottomlands along the Boardman River. The project will protect wild rice species… $248,668
#193 Fox Valley Chapter Restore 2.9 miles of brook trout habitat and 7 acres of wetland and remove invasive species from 13 acres. The project will continue efforts to reconnect and… $348,475
OAI Inc. Reduce runoff, sewer overflows and localized flooding while preventing pollution from entering Chi-Cal priority waterways. Project will maintain and improve… $82,317
National Audubon Society, Inc. Restore 3,000 acres of wetland across 12 prioirty regions of Great Lakes coastal wetlands to protect the habitat of 14 species of marsh birds. The project… $1,200,000
Onondaga Environmental Institute Inc. Restore 2.4 miles of instream habitat and improve 3.6 miles of fish passage at three contiguous locations in the West Branch of Onondaga Creek to benefit… $408,718
Michigan State University Redefine wetland elevation contours, connect and restore wetland systems, modify subsurface drain tiles, daylight an ephemeral stream channel, and promote… $815,736
City Of Manitowoc Restore over 1,800 linear feet of native vegetated riparian buffer to intercept and infiltrate stormwater, reduce erosion, stabilize banks and improve overall… $218,061
Minnesota Land Trust Restore coastal and riparian forest habitat for avian species of global and regional importance through understory planting of native tree and shrub species,… $157,179
National Audubon Society, Inc. Assist in monitoring NFWF’s impact on migratory shorebirds, waterfowl and marsh-nesting birds for the Great Lakes Program. $136,704
Clinton Conservation District Hire a new technician to work with landowners to create monthly local farmer led workgroups, 90 completed certified conservation practices, and bring 10,000… $50,000
Academy For Global Citizenship Install nature-based stormwater management solutions utilizing native plants, engineered stormwater wetlands, and rain gardens to benefit regional water quality… $202,151
Shirley Heinze Land Trust Incorporated Restore restoration on 14 key nature preserves within five conservation areas in Lake, Porter, and Laporte counties in Indiana to benefit rare plant species,… $542,058
Glacial Lakes Conservancy Inc. Remove 10,000 pounds of sediment and install a regenerative stormwater conveyance to limit pollutants in urban stormwater runoff entering a class two trout… $282,070
Conservation Resource Alliance Create 275 linear feet of new brook trout habitat, improve over 4,400 linear feet of stream, open 6.5 miles of habitat, and restore 77 acres of riparian… $250,000
Riveredge Nature Center Inc. Remove 40 woody and herbaceous invasive plant species across more than 200 acres in Ozaukee County to benefit 27 species of concern including marsh-nesting… $115,733
Ontario County Soil And Water Conservation District Collaborate with 10 farms to install 1,000 acres of prescribed grazing best managing practices and facilitate 1,000 acres of additional soil health related… $150,000
Ozaukee County Improve stormwater drainage through the restoration and expansion of a one acre wetland with native plantings to reduce stormwater runoff and flooding events to… $150,000
Mequon Nature Preserve Inc. Manage 20 species of non-native invasive flora within a 50-acre farm and a 57-acre wetland restoration site, in which invasive plant seeds that had been lying… $137,274
Calvin University Implement green stormwater infrastructure The projects and restore native habitats within Plaster Creek watershed to improve urban stream habitat in Kent… $326,986
Huron Pines Resource Conservation And Development Council Inc. Treat over 700 previously managed acres, enhance 80 acres via native vegetation, and restore more than 150 acres of land and 800 acres of wetland to sustain… $434,314
Harbor District Inc. Install 38,300 square feet of green infrastructure, remove 1,843 pounds of sediment, plant 40 trees, and retain 1.76 million gallons of stormwater annually. The… $428,385
Michigan Trout Unlimited Open over 20 upstream miles and 50 downstream miles of high quality, coldwater stream by improving five fish passage barries and installing 14 instream… $199,999
Owasco Lake Watershed Management Council, Inc. Reduce sedimentation in Owasco Lake, restore instream habitat by installing 20 structures and improve 2,000 linear feet to stabilize stream bank. The project… $409,892
Berrien County Conservation District Hire new technician to connect with previously established landowners, connect with 700 participants through field days and educational workshops, plant 200… $50,000
Muskegon Conservation District Remediate a road stream crossing and improve 200 linear feet streambank habitat in Bear Creek. The project will improve habitat along a stream, remove… $220,011
Southeastern Wisconsin Invasive Species Consortium Inc. Remove invasive buckthorn across over 150 acres of Cedarburg Bog to protect wetland plant communities that include cedar and tamarack trees. The project will… $242,380
Genesee Riverwatch Inc. Stabilizing and Restoring Riparian and Stream Habitat at Rush Creek (NY) $0
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Quick answers

Who received award F23AC03024?

F23AC03024 was awarded to National Fish And Wildlife Foundation by DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9 (Fish and Wildlife Service) on August 1, 2023.

How much is award F23AC03024 worth?

$15,031,566 has been obligated on F23AC03024.

Which agency awarded F23AC03024?

DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9 (Fish and Wildlife Service) awarded F23AC03024, with funding from DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3 (Fish and Wildlife Service).

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