Under this cooperative agreement, the national fish and wildlife foundation (nfwf) and U.S. Fish and wildlife (FWS) will manage year three 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.
Pueblo Of JemezEstablish 3 miles of native riparian vegetation, stabilize 4,500 feet of stream, restore 4 acres of fens wetland, and protect a 10-acre unique oxbow-wetland…
$2,106,937
Penobscot Indian NationImprove aquatic organism passage, provide public access to conservation areas, and collect data needed to adaptively manage habitat for at-risk species in the…
$4,749,899
Seminole Tribe Of FloridaRestore 2,200 acres of wetlands and uplands within the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation formerly part of an ecotourism facility that changed the…
$2,425,000
Confederated Tribes And Bands Of The Yakama NationIdentify, prioritize, and plan restoration actions across Washington’s Cascades landscape to build capacity for Tribally-led recovery of a newly listed species,…
$962,529
Confederated Tribes Siletz IndiansLead an inter-Tribal and regional effort to restore a population of sea otters within their historic range in Oregon and northern California. In partnership…
$1,519,019
American Samoa GovernmentExpand ongoing efforts to detect, map, and eradicate incursions of the invasive little fire ant on Tutuila Island, American Samoa. Project will prevent…
North Carolina State UniversitySupport longleaf pine and other fire-adapted ecosystem restoration objectives, and improve more than 1,000 acres of at-risk species habitat through expanded…
$3,097,193
New Hampshire Fish & GameRestore habitat connectivity and significantly reduce roadkill mortality for at-risk wildlife, especially northeast turtle and salamander species at four…
$2,670,970
Yurok TribeEstablish a restoration and stewardship training program to promote Indigenous Knowledge, environmental stewardship, and hands-on experience while advancing the…
$1,431,052
Florida State UniversityIdentify a minimum of 25 projects ready for feasibility assessments, 12 projects ready for preliminary design and 7 projects ready for engineering/permitting…
$1,484,919
Department Of Natural ResourcesCreate a science-based conservation plan for the Big and Little Darby Creek State and National Scenic River in central Ohio targeting eight at-risk freshwater…
$852,562
Grand Traverse Band Of Ottawa And Chippewa IndiansImplement watershed restoration projects at 14 culturally significant sites within Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians' Treaty of 1836 Ceded…
$4,833,019
Nisqually Indian TribeRestore salmon and wildlife habitat along Ohop Creek, the second largest tributary of the Nisqually River. The project will improve instream spawning and…
Bristol Bay Native CorporationComplete the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) across the Bristol Bay region of southeast Alaska by mapping 4.5 million acres of ecologically, economically…
$1,027,420
Pueblo Of SandiaBuild internal capacity for the Pueblo of Sandia's ranch properties department to undertake ecological restoration and resilience planning along with…
$1,398,327
State Of OklahomaCreate ecologically functional grassland, wetland, and riparian ecosystems in the southern great plains of Oklahoma and Kansas through 10,000 acres of…
Austin Peay State UniversityEstablish six grassland anchor sites by reconstructing 1,200 acres of prairie on non-native pastures and cropland and restoring 300 contiguous acres of…
$4,572,173
North Carolina Wildlife Resources CommissionImprove aquatic organism passage in the Little Tennessee River Basin and Catawba River Basin to enhance stream habitat in western North Carolina. Project will…
$2,030,000
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…
$886,403
Cherokee NationLead the development of a diverse, collaborative partnership network that combines skills and resources to achieve conservation, restoration, and improved…
$749,727
Northwestern Band Of Shoshone NationRestore the Bear River Massacre Site to benefit culturally important species like the bald eagle, trumpeter swan, sago lily, and sage, and reinforce the…
$4,080,263
University Of HawaiiConstruct a nearly 2.5 acre feral ungulate exclosure fence within Lyon Arboretum in the Hawai'i Sentinel Landscape to establish permanent on-site populations of…
$99,994
Kansas Water OfficeUse a community engagement model to ensure a clean, stable water supply to restore playas and surrounding grass buffers, increasing groundwater recharge to…
$4,999,184
NEZ Perce TribeReduce excess sediment delivery into critical habitat for steelhead, spring chinook, and bull trout through restoration of a 22-acre abandoned hydraulic mine…
$1,860,383
Karuk Tribe Of CaliforniaIntegrate Traditional Ecological Knowledge with contemporary scientific approaches to restore forest ecosystems, revitalize forest management practices, and…
$1,940,000
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State UniversityRestore over 5,000 acres of red spruce forest and 45 miles of headwater streams in the Central Appalachian Highlands through release treatments, planting, and…
$2,000,000
University Of ArizonaDevelop an urban wildlife corridor masterplan to revitalize the river, create refuge sites to support numerous at-risk species, such as lesser long-nosed bat,…
$636,142
University Of ArizonaImprove watershed health and ecosystem services in Altar Valley, Arizona by restoring 25 miles of streams and uplands, planting 17 acres of native grasses and…
$3,203,857
University Of AlabamaDevelop giant rivercane seed stock with accompanying genetic information and public database to assist Tribal Nations and other stakeholders in implementing…
State Department Of Natural ResourceImprove aquatic and riparian ecosystem function in the Santa Clara River in southwestern Utah in partnership with the Shivwits Band of Paiute Indians to benefit…
$597,500
New Jersey Department Of Environmental ProtectionImplement cold-water conservation projects in priority watersheds across Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey over four years by addressing barriers,…
$4,500,000
The Hoopa Valley TribeConduct removals of invasive barred owls across National Forests and state parks in northwestern California to benefit northern spotted owls. Project will…
$4,364,998
Lummi Indian Business CouncilImplement four high priority projects in the South Fork Nooksack Watershed to benefit the native early chinook population essential to the recovery of at-risk…
$4,849,343
Washington State Department Of Fish & WildlifeRevitalize 5 miles of steelhead, chinook, and coho spawning and rearing habitat in the West and Middle Fork Teanaway River through berm removal and installation…
$3,805,400
Nebraska Game & Parks CommissionRestore and enhance nearly 56,000 acres of prairie and savanna within the tallgrass prairie ecosystem in Iowa and Nebraska through invasive species control,…
$5,000,000
Lower Elwha Tribal Community CouncilConduct a Tribally-led, multi-Tribe study to increase wildlife connectivity and ecological resilience on the Olympic Peninsula. Project will create a…
State Of Oregon Department Of Fish And WildlifeCreate a network of 1,877 acres of oak and prairie habitat by restoring 22 protected sites in the Willamette River Basin across tribal, private, and public…
Fairbanks Soil & Water Conservation DistEstablish a native plant nursery to produce restoration materials for partnering agencies, facilitate use of local native plant stock in public projects, and…
$1,021,428
Crook County Soil & Water ConsRestore core sagebrush ecosystems in Oregon to benefit sage-grouse, pronghorn, and other desert species. Project will cut 9,000 acres of juniper trees,…
$3,499,999
Skokomish Indian TribeEnhance 1.3 miles of instream and floodplain habitat by installing 14 engineered log jams and supplemental wood loading via helicopter-placed mobile wood on the…
F24AC01102 was awarded to National Fish And Wildlife Foundation by DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9 (Fish and Wildlife Service) on May 1, 2024.
How much is award F24AC01102 worth?
$168,181,633 has been obligated on F24AC01102: $154,081,633 in federal funding and $14,100,000 in non-federal funding.