NOFO URI July 2017.pdf

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U.S. Fish and Wildlif 'e Service Northeast Rcgion

Division of Migratory Birds

Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 15.655

Notice of Funding Opportunity

I. Description of Funding Opportunity 'fhis notice is an announcement lbr issuing a single source linancial assistance award to the University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island. The intent of the award is to provide technical assistance to the U.S. Fish and Wildlif-e Service ("USFWS") Division o1'Migratory Birds ("DMB") and National Wildl i f 'e Rcfugc Systenr ("NWIiS") with movcr.ncnt stucl ics o1' migratory birds and bats in the USFWS Northeast Region ("IJSFWS Region 5"). Specifically, thc Research Assistant would assist with various aspccts of project coordination, cquipnrent maintenance, and data analysis to support priority USFWS studies utilizing digital VHF telemetry technolclgy ("nanotags") and automated radio tclemetry tracking stations ("telcmetry stations"). This effor1 will also contribute to the Motus Wildlife Tracking System. a cooperative of more than 100 researchcrs and organizations utilizing nanotag technology on a sharcd fiequency to track movcnrcnts ol-migratory birds and bats throughout the Wcstcrn Hcmisphere.

II. Award Information fhe U.S. Fish and Wildl i f 'e Servicc (Scrvice), Migratory Birds Division, Northeast Region, intends to make a sole sourcc award in the fbrm o1'a cooperativc agreemcnt to thc University o1' Rhode Island (URI). Funding for this project is provided undcr the Fish and Wildl i fe Act of 1956, as amended, l6 U.S.C. 742a-754, and the Fish and Wildl i f 'e Conscrvation Act, 16 U.S.C.

2901-2911. URI was selected to receive this pro.ject based on continuation ol-col laborative ef1brt and an expansion of work initiated several years ago to track movements o1'birds at regional scales using digital VHIr (nanotag) technology.

' l 'his work wil l bui ld on prcvious successes by maintaining a network of existing tracking towers along the U.S. Atlantic Coast, facilitating coordination of various nanotag projects on shared fiequency, and cornpleting meta-analyses of existing tracking data to address priorities of the U.S. Fish and Wildlif'e Service and the National Refuge System and Division of Migratory Birds. This award is fbr the amount up to $60,000. URI is in a unique posit ion as they have been partnering with Service biologists to monitor and track f-ederally listed Roseate Tern and Piping Plover movements using nanotag technology.

'l 'hey have been condr.rcting other Roseate l'ern and I'iping Plover fleld work at the study sites in MA, RI, and NY for many years, and have piloted nanotag tracking along the U.S.

Atlantic Coast in recent years (in conjunction with the Service). The current award will involvc equipment maintenance, data analysis and reporting during 2018.

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III. Basic Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants:

Federal; lnterstate; Intrastate; State; Local; including Tribal Government; Public Nonprofit Institution/Organization; Other Public Institution/Organization; Federally Recognizcd 'fribal

Government; U.S. Territory or Possession; Institutions of Higher Education including Public Private, State College, University, Junior, and Comntr.rnity Collegc; Individual/Fanri ly;

Specialized Group; Small Business; Profit Organization; Private Nonprofit InstitutiorVOrganization; Quasi-Public Nonprof-rt Institution/Organization; Other Private Institution/Organization. U.S. non-profit, non-governrncntal organizations nrust provide a copy of their Section 501(c)(3) or (4) status determination letter rcceived from the Internal Revenue Service.

Federal law mandatcs that all entitics applying fbr Fccleral flnancial assistancc nrust havc a valid Dun & Bradstreet Data Univcrsal Number Systcm (DUNS) number and havc a current registration in the Systcm fbr Award Management (SAM). See

'l'itle 2 of the Code ol'Iiederal

Regulations (CFR), Part25 for more information. Excnrptions: The SAM registration requirement does not apply to individuals submitting an application on their own behalf and not on behalf of a company or other lbr-profit entity, stale, local or l-ribal governnrcnt, academia or other type of organization.

A. DUNS Registration Request a DUNS number at http://f-edgov.dnb.coni/weblbrrn. Iror technical diflculties, contact Dun & Bradstrcct by cmail at: govt@d_n_b,Qgl1, or by calling thc Govcrnmcnt Customer Resouroe Center at voice phone: 866-705-571I or TTY l ine: 877-807-1671) (hearing impaired customers only). Once assigned a DUNS nurlbcr, cnti t ics are rcsponsible for maintaining up-to-date infbrmation with Dun & Bradstreet.

B. Entity Rcgistration in SAM Register in SAM at www.sam.gov. Once registered in SAM, entities must renew and revalidate their SAM registration at least every l2 nionths from the date previously registered. Entities are strongly urged to revalidate their registration as often as needed to ensure that their inlbrmation is up to date and in syncl-r with changcs tl-rat may havc bcen made to DL|NS and IRS infbrmation. Foreign entities who wish to be paid directly to a United States bank account must enter and maintain valid and current banking inlbrmation in

SAM.

Note: The official U.S. government website address for SAM is www.sam.gov. Tliere is NO COST to register in or access SAM.gov. There are third-party vendors who charge a fee in exchange for rcgistering entities in SAM; please be awarc that you can rcgister to do business with the U.S. government FOR FREE directly in SAM at www.sam.gov.

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C. Excluded Entities Applicant entities or their key project personnel identified in the SAM.gov Bxclusions database as ineligible, prohibited/restricted or excludcd from receiving Fccleral contracts, certain subcontracts, and certain Federal assistance and beneflts will not be considered for Federal funding, as applicable to the funding being requcsted under this Federal program.

The Service conducts a review of the SAM.gov Exclusions database fbr all applicant entities and their key project personnel prior to award.

D. Cost Sharing or Matching:

Cost-sharing is not a requirement of this award.

IV. Application llequircments To be considered for funding under this funding opportr,rnity, an application must contain:

A. A completed, signed and datcd Application lbr l"cdcral Assistancc tbrm. An application is available at the fbllowing website: (http://apply07.grants. govlapplylF'ormLinks?farnily:15).

Mandatory programs may require applicants to Lrse the SF 424, Application lbr Fcclcral Assistance-Mandatoryform(http:llapply}T.grants.gov/apply/FormLinks?family:16)1. Do not include other Fcderal sources of funding, rcqucsted or approved, in the total cntered in the "Federal" funding box on thc Application fbr Ircderal Assistancc fbmr. Entcr only the amount being requested under this program in the "liederal" lunding box. Inclr"rde any other Federal sources of fundinLr in the total fundins entered in the "Other" box.

B. Projcct Summary Briefly summarize the project, in one page or less. Include the title of the pro.ject. geographic location, and a brief overview o1'the need fbr thc project. Goal(s), objectives, spccilic project activit ies, anticipatcd outputs and outcomcs can also bc includcd in this scction.

C. Projcct Narrative

l. Statement of Nccd: Describc why this project is necessary (signif icance/value) and include supporting information. Summarize previor-rs or on-going eflbrts (o1'youiyor.rr organization, and other organizations or individuals) that are relevant to the proposed work. Explain the successes or failures of past eflbrts and how your proposecl project builds on them. If you have received funding previously (from the Service or any other entity) forthis specific project work or site. provide a slrmnlary ol'the fLrncling. associatecl activities and products/outcomes.

2. Project Goals and Objectives: State the long-term, overarching goal(s) of the program/project. State the objectives of the project. Objectives are the specilic outcomcs to be accomplished in order to reach the stated goal(s). The pro.ject ob.iectives must be specific, measurable, and realistic (attainable within the project's proposed project period).

3. Project Activities, Methods and Timetable: List the proposed project activities and describe how they relate to the stated obiectives. Activities are the specific actions to be

OMB Control Nunrber: I insert number] Expiration Daie: Iinsert date] undertaken to fulfill the project objectives and reach the project goal(s). The proposed project activities narrative must be detailed enough fbr reviewers to make a clear connection between the activities and the proposed project costs. For pro.iccts bcing conducted within the United States, the narrative must provide enough detail so that reviewers arc able to determine project compliancc with the National Bnvironnrental Policy Act, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, and Section 1 06 of the National Historic Preservation Act. For projects being conducted on the high seas, tlie narrativc should provide enough detail so that reviewers are able to determine pro.iect compliance with Section 7 of Endangered Species Act. Provide a detailed description o1'the method(s) to be used to cany out each activity. Provide a timctable inclicating ror.rghly when activities or project milestones are to be accomplished. Include any resulting tables, spreadsheets or llow charts within thc body ol-the project natrrative (do not include as separate attachments). The timetable shor"rlcl not propose specific dates br"rt instead group activities by month fbr each month over the entire proposed pro.ject pcriod.

Stakeholder Coordination/lnvolvement: As applicable, describe how you/your organization has coordinated with and involvcd othcr relcvant organizations or individuals in planning the project, and detail ifThow they will be involved in conducting pro.ject activities, disseminating projcct results and/or incorporating yoLrr rcsLrlts/products into their activities.

Project Monitoring and Evaluation: Dctai l thc monitoring ancl cvaluation plan lbr thc project. Building on the stated project objectives, which must be specilic and measurable, identity what you will mcasurc (i.c.. quantitativc/quantiliablc inclicators) ancl how you will measure (e.g., methods, sample size, survey tools). Rcf-erence the stated project timetable (i.e., process indicators) and budget inlbrmation (i.e., input indicators).

Identify the products/services to be delivered and how/to whom thcy will bc dclivered (i.e., output indicators). Dctail the expected dircct cfl-cct(s) of the pro.lect on bcneficiaries (i.e., outcome indicators). Include any available questionnaircs, surveys, curricula, exams/tests or other assessment tools to be used fbr pro.iect evaluation. Describe the resources and organizational structure availablc lbr gathering, analyzing ancl reportirrg monitoring and evaluation data. If applicable. describe how project participants and beneficiaries will participate in monitoring and evaluation activities. Describe how findings will be f-ed back into dccision making and project activities throLrghout the project period.

Description of Entities Undertaking the Project: Provide a brief description of the applicant organization and all participating entities and/or individuals. Idcntify which of the proposed activities each agency, organization, group, or individual is responsible for conducting or managing. Provide complete contact infbrmation lbr the individual within the organization that will oversee/manage the pro.ject activities on a day-to-day basis. If eligibility for f'unding is based in whole or in part on the qualilications of key personnel, provide for each key person a brief (l-2 paees) but descriptive overview ol'their education, experience and other skills that make them qualified to carry out the proposed project. To prevent unnecessary transmission of Personally Identillable Inlbrmation, r/o not include Social Security numbers, the names offamily members, or any other

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Sustainability: As applicable, describe which project activities will continue beyond the proposed project period, who will continue the work or act on the results achieved. and how and at what level you expect these future activities will be funded.

Literature Cited

9. Map of Project Area: Map should clearly dclineate the project area arrcl be large enougl.r to be legible. Label any sites referenced in the project narrative.

Budgct Form Complete the Budget lnfbrmation fbr Non-Construction Programs (SF 424A) or Budget Information for Construction Programs (SF 424C) fbrnr. Use the SIr 424A if yor.rr project does not include construction and the SF 424C if the project includes construction or land acquisition. The budget lbrms are available on tl.rc Internct at http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/forms/sf-4_2a:1_affrrlyJ:!f:f!_#Sq4by_!. Whcn dcveloping your budget, keep in mind that llnancial assistancc awards and subawards arc sLrb.jcct to the Federal costprinciples in Tit le 2 of the Code of Irecleral Regulations Part 200. as applicable to the recipient organization type. Links to the full text of the Federal cost principles are available on the Internet at http://www.ecfr.gov/.

Note on Mult iple Federal Funding Sources: If thc project budget includes nrLrlt iple | 'ederal funding sources, you must show the funds being recluested from this Irederal program on the budget form separutely from any other requested/secured Federal sollrccs o1'lirncling. Enter the funds being rcqucstcd liom this Federal progranr in the first row o1-the Buclget Surtrnrary section of the fbrm, and then enter funding related to other Federal progranls in the subsequent row(s). Be sure to enter each Federal program's CFDA nur.nber in thc corresponding fields on the form. The CFDA number fbr this Federal progrant appears on the lirst page of this funding opportunity.

Budget Justification In a separate narrative t i t led "Budget Justif icAtion", explain and justi fy al l recluested budget items/costs. Detail how the SF 424 Budget Object Class Category totals were determined and demonstrate a clear connection between costs and the proposed pro.ject activities. For personnel salary costs, include the base-line salary figures and the estimates of time (as percentages) to be directly charged to the project. Describe any item that under the applicable Federal cost principles requires the Service's approval and estimate its cost.

If Federally-funded equipment will be used fbr the pro.iect, provide a list of that cquipment, including the Federal funding source.

Required Indirect Cost Statement: Recipients that do not have an approved indirect cost rate cannot charge indirect costs to their Federal award. All applicants except individuals applying for funds separate from a business or non-profiI organization he/she ntay operate

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Expiration Date: I insert datel must include in the budget justification narrative one of the following statements and attach to their application any required documentation identifled in the applicable statement:

"We are:

l. A U.S. state or local government entity receiving more than $35 million in direct Federal funding each year with an indirect cost rate of [insert rate]. We subnrit our indirect cost rate proposals to our cognizant agency. A copy of our most recently approved rate agreement/certification is attached.

2. A U.S. state or local govemment entity receiving less than $35 ni i l l ion in cl irect Federal funding with an indirect cost rate of [insert rate]. We are required to prepare and retain fbr audit an indirect cost ratc proposal and related clocumcntation to support those costs.

3. A [insert your organization type; U.S. states and local govemments, please use one of the statements above or belowl that has previously negotiatcd or currcntly has an approved indirect cost rate with our cognizant agcncy. Our indirect cost rate is finsert rate]. flnsert either: "A copy of our most recently approved but expired rate agreement is attached. In the event an award is made, we will submit an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency within 90 calendar days after the award is made." or'oA copy of our cunent, approved rate agreement(s) is attached."]

4. A [insert your organization type] that has never subn-ritted an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency. Our indirect cost rate is [insert rate]. ln the event an award is made, we will submit an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizartt agency within 90 calendar days after thc award is made.

5. A finsert your organization type] that has never submittcd an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency and has an indircct cost rate that is lowcr than 10%.

Our indirect cost rate is [insert rate; must be lower than l0%]. However, in the event an award is made, we will not be able to meet the requirement to subnrit an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency within 90 calcndar days aftcr award. We request as a condition of award to charge a llat indirect cost rate of linserl rate; must be lower than 10%j ol'[insert a clear description of the direct cost base against which your rate is charged (e.g., salaries; salaries and fringe benefits; or modifled total direct costs). However, please note that your organization cannot charge indirect costs in excess of the indirect costs that would be recovered if applied against modified total direct costs as defined in 2 CFR 220.68J. Wc undcrstand that we urusl notily tlie Service in writing immediately if we establish an approved rate with our cognizant agency at any point during the award period.

6. A [insert your organization type] that has ncvcr submitted an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency and has an indirect cost rate that is 10%u or higher.

Our indirect cost rate is [insert your organization's indirect rate; must be l0% or higher]. However, in the event an award is made, we will not be able to meet the requirement to submit an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency within

90 calendar days after award. We request as a condition of award to charge aflat de minimis indirect cost rate of 10% of modifred total direct costs as deflned in 2 CFR

200.68. We understand that we must notify the Service in writing immediately iI'we

OMB Control Nunrber: Iinsert number] Expiration Date: Iinsert date] do establish an approved rate with our cognizant agency at any point during the award period. We understand that additional Federal funds may not be available to supporl an unexpected increase in indirect costs during the project period and such changes are subject to review, negotiation, and prior approval by the Service.

7. A finsert your organizationtype] that is submitting this proposal fbr consideration under the finsert either "Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Program" or "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Network"], which has a Department of the Interior-approved indirect cost rate cap ol'Iinsert program rate]. I1'we have an approved indirect cost rate with our cognizant agency, we understand that we must apply this reduced rate against the samc direot cost base as identifled in our approved indirect cost rate agreement. If we do not have an approved indirect cost rate with our cognizant agency, we understand that the basis fbr direct costs will be the modifred total direct cost base defined in 2 CI]R 200.68 "Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC)".

We understand that we must request prior approval from the Service to use the MTDC base instead of the base identilied in our approved indirect cost rate agreetnent, and that Service approval of such a request will be basecl on: 1) a detennination that our approved base is only a subset of the MTDC (such as salaries and wages); and 2) that use of the MTDC base will still resLrlt in a redr.rction ol'thc total indirect costs to be charged to the award. In accordance with 2 Cl.-R 200.405, we understand that indirect costs not rccovcrcd duc to a voluntary rccluction to our federally negotiated rate are not allowable fbr recovery via any other means.

8. A [insert your organization type] that will charge all costs directly.

All applicants are hereby notified of the fbllowing:

. Recipients without an approved indirect cost rate are prohibitcd fiom charging indirect costs to a Federal award. Accepting a llat tle minimis rate as a condition of award is an approved rate.

o Failure to establish an approved rate during the award period renders all costs otherwise allocable as indirect costs urrallowable under thc award.

o Recipients may not charge to their Service award any indirect cosls calculated against the portion of total direct project costs paid by any other Federal funding source or non-Federal parlncr.

. Recipients must have prior written approval liom thc Service to transltr unallowable indirect costs to amounts budgeted for direct costs or to satisfy cost-sharing or matching requirements under the award.

. Recipients are prohibited fiom shifting unallowable indirect costs to another Federal award unless specifically authorized to do so by legislation.

Applicants who are individuals applying for funds separate from a business or non-profit organization he/she may operate are not eligible to charge indirect costs to tl-reir award. lf you are an individual applying for funding, do not include any indirect costs in your proposcd budset.

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For more information on indirect cost rates, see the Service's Indirect Costs and Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreements guidance document on the Internet at https ://www. fws. gov/ grants/atc. htm l.

Negotiating an Indirect Cost Rate with the Department of the Interior: Entities that do not have a NICRA must first have an open, active Federal award before they can submit an indirect cost rate proposal to their cognizant agency.

'fhe Federal awarding agency that provides the largcst amount of direct funding to your organization is your cognizant agency.

unless otherwise assigned by the White House OfTlce ol'Management and Buclget (OMB). If the Department of the Interior is yourcognizant ageltcy, your indirect cost rate wil l be negotiated by the lnterior Business Center (lBC). For more infbrmation. contact the IBC at:

Indirect Cost Services Acquisition Services Directorate, Interior Business Ccntcr U.S. Department of the lnterior 650 Capitol Mall, suite 7-400 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone :916 -930-3803 Emai I : Thro u gh https : //www. doi. gov/i bc/conta_clUs/r bg&edbeek we b lb rni Internet address: https://www.doi.gov/ibc/sSLlig_edrnance/indire iqef

Single Audit Reporting Statements: As required in Title 2 of the Code ol'Fecleral Regulations Part 200. Subpart F, all U.S. states, local governments, 1-ederally-rccognized Indian tribal governments. and non-profit organizations expending $750,000 USD or more in Federal award I'unds in a tiscal ycar must submit a Singlc Audit rcport lbr that ycar through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse's Internet Data Entry System. All tJ.S. startc. local govcrnment, f-ederally-recognizcd lndian tribal govcrnmcnt and non-prolit applicants must provide a statemcnt rcgarding if your organization was/was not required to sLrbmit a Single Audit report fbr the organization's most recently closed liscal year and, if so, state if that report is available on the Federal Audit Clearinghor"rse Single Audit Database website (hgp-g;//hary,9g!gr,cengus=go,v,/,facwgb/) and provide the EIN under which that report was submitted. Includc thcse statements at thc cnd ol'thc Proicct Narrative in a section titled "Single Audit Reporting Statements".

Assuranccs: Include the appropriate signed and datcd Assurances form availablc at http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/forms/s1'-424-tbmily.html#sortbv:1. Use the Assurances for Construction Programs (SF 424D) fbr construction and land acqr-risition pro.jccts. Use the Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF 4248) fbr all other projects.

'l 'he form includes a statement that somc of thc assurances may not bc applicable to your organization and/or your project or program. Signing this form does not make you or your organization subject to laws that are otherwise not applicable to you or yollr organization.

Changing, crossing out, or making notations on the form before signing has no impact on the applicability of law.

Certification and Disclosure of Lobbying Activities: Under Title 3 I of the United States Code, Section 1352, an applicant or recipient must not use any federally appropriated funds (both annually appropriated and continuing appropriations) or matching fr"urds under a grant

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Expiration Date: Iinsert date] or cooperative agreement award to pay any person for lobbying in connection with the award. Lobbying is dehned as influencing or attempting to influence an o{ilcer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress connection with the award. Submission of an application also represents the applicant's certification of the statemcnts in 43 CFR Part 18. Appendix A- Certification Regarding Lobb)'ing. If you/your organization have/has made or agrees to make any payment using non-appropriated funds lbr lobbying in connection with tliis proposal AND the Federal share exceeds $100.000. completc and submit thc SF LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities fbrm available at http://,uwvw.grants.gov/wcb/grants/forms/post-awarcl-reporting-forms.htnrl#sortby:1. Scc 43 CFR, Subpart 18.100 for more information on when additional submission of this form is required.

Conflict of lnterest Disclosures: Applicants must notily the Service in writing o1'any actual or potential conf'liots of intcrcst that are known at thc time ol'application or that niay arise during the life of this award, in the event an award is made. Conflicts ol'intercst include any relationship or matter which might placc thc recipient, thc rccipient 's cmployccs, or the recipient's subrecipients in a position of conf.lict, real or apparcnt. bctween thcir responsibilities under the award and any other outsidc interests. Conllicts of intcrcst may also include, but are not limited to, direct or indirect flnancial intcrests, closc personal relationships, positions of trust in outside organizations, consideration of lirtr-rre ernployment arrangements with a dill-erent organization, or clecision-making affecling the awerrcl that would cause a reasonable person with knowledge of the relevant facts to question the impartiality of the applicant, the applicant's employees, or the applicant's llturc subrecipients in thc matter. Upon receipt of such a notice, the Service Pro.icct Olllcer in consultation with their Ethics Counselor wil l determine i l-a conl ' l ict of interest exists and, i l-so, if there are any possible actions to be taken by the applicant to reducc or resolve the conf l ic t . Fa i luretoresolveconf l ic tsof in terest inanranner thatsat is f lestheServ icernay result in the project not being select lbr Iunding.

Required Overlap/Duplication Statement: Applicants must provide a statcmcnl that addresses if there is any overlap between the proposed project and any other active or anticipated projects in terms of activities, costs, or lime commitment of key personnel. lf any overlap exists, applicants must provide a description of the overlap in their application.

Applicants must also state if the proposal submitted fbr consideration under this program is/is not in any way duplicative of any proposal that was/will be submitted fbr firnding consideration to any other potential funding source (Federal or non-Federal). Ifsuch a circumstance exists, applicants must detail when thc other duplicativc proposal(s) were submitted, to whom (entity name and prograrr), and when funding decisions are expected to be announced. If at any time a proposal is awarded funds that would be dr-rplicative of the funding requested from the Service, applicants must notify the Service point of contact fbr this funding opportunity immediately.

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Aprrlication Checklist n Evidence of non-profit status: If a non-profit organization, a copy of thcir Section 501(c)(3) or (4) status determination letter received fiom the Internal Revenue Service.

! SF 424,, Application for Federal Assistancc: A complete, signed and datecJ SI.- 424, Slr 424-Mandatory, or SF 424-lndividual form.

n Project summary

! Project narrative

! Timetable

! Description of key personnel qualifications n Single Audit lleporting statement: If a U.S. state, local government, l-cdcrally-recognized Indian tribal government, or non-profit organization, statements regarding applicability of and compliance with Single Audit reporting requirements.

! SF 424 budgct form: A complete SF- 4244 or SF 424C Budget Infbnnation lbnl.

! Budget justification

! Federal ly-funded equipment l ist: I f Federal ly-l lnded cquipmcnt wil I bc usecl lbr the project, a list of that equipment.

! Indirect cost statement n NICRA: When applicable, a copy of the organization's current Negotiatccl Incl irect Cost Rate Agreement.

! SF 424 Assurances form: Signed and datcci SIr 4248 or SF 424D Assurances lbrm.

n SF LLL form: If applicable, completed SF-LLL I) isclosure o1- Lobbying Activit ies 1brm.

! Conflict of Interest disclosure, when applicable.

tr Overlap/Duplicationstatement

F'ailure to provide complete inlbrmation may calrse delays, postponement. or re.lection of the application.

V. Submission lnstructions

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 0810112017 - 08107 12017.

Intergovernmental Review: Before submitting an application, U.S. state and local government applicants should visit the following website (http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants_spoc/) to determine whether their application is subject to the state intergovernnterttal rcview process under Executive Order (E.O.) l23T2 "Intergovernmental review of Federal Programs." E.O.

12372 was issued to fbster the intergovernmental partnership and strengthen f-edcralism by relying on state and local processes for the coordination and review of proposed Fedcral financial assistance and direct Federal development. The E.O. allows each state to designate an entity to perform this function. The official list of designated entities is posted on the website. Contact your state's designated entity for more information on the process the state requires to be followed when applying for assistance. States that do not havc a designated entity listed on the website have chosen not to participate in the review process.

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To submit an applicotion by e-moil:

Format all of your documents to print on Letter size (8 '/2" x ll") paper. Format all pages to display and print page numbers. Scanned documer-rts should be scanned in Letter format, as black and white images only. Where possible, save scanned documents in .pdf format. E-mail your application to the Service program point of contact identified in the Grants.gov funding opportunity.

The required SF 424 Application fbr Federal Assistance and Assurances lbrms and any other required standard forms MUST be signed by your organization's authorized of ficial.

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Signature and Date fields on the standard fbrms downloacled fiom Grants.gov are prc-populatcd with the text "Completed by Grants.gov upon submission" or "Completed on submission to Grants.gov". Remove this text (manually or digitally) belbre signing the fbrms.

VI. Application Review Information

Review and Selection Process:

Prior to participating in any review or evaluation process, all staff and peer rcviewers, evaluators, panel members, and advisors must sign and return to the program office point of contact the "Department of the Interior Conf'lict of Interest Certiflcation" fbrm. For a copy of this lbrni, contact the Service point of contact identified in the Agcncy Contacts section below.

Prior to award, the Service reviews the selected applicant's statement regarding potential overlap or duplication in terms of activit ies, funding, or t ime commitmcnt of kcy personnel and makes a determination regarding Servicc funding. Depending on the circumstanccs, modillcation of the application, other pending applications, or an active award may be neccssary, or tlle Scrvice might choose to not fund the proposed project.

Each fiscal year, for evcry entity receiving one or more awards in that fiscal year, the Service conducts a risk assessment based on eight risk calegories. fhe result of this risk asscssntent is used to establish a monitoring plan for all awards to the entity in that fiscal yeerr. Iror a copy of the Service' s risk assessment form, go to https ://www. fws. gov/grants/atc. l-rtnll.

Prior to approving an award with a Federal funding antount that exceeds or is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, as adjusted (see 2 CFR 200.88), the Service ntust review and consider any information about the applicant that is in the designated integrity and perfbrmance system accessible through SAM (cunently FAPIIS; https://www.fapiis.gov/fapiis/indcx.action) to determine if, at a minimum, the information for-rnd in the system fbr the applicant demonstrates a satisfactory record of Federal award perlbrmance and integrity and br'rsiness ethics (see 2 CFR 200.205(a)(2)). The Service must also report to FAPIIS if an applicant subject to this review is found not qualified fbr a particular award due to its prior record of integrity or performance under Federal awards (see 2 CFR 200.212).

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VII. Award Administration Award Notices: F'ollowing review, applicants may be requested to revise the project scope and/or budget before an award is made. Successful applicants will receive w'ritten notice in the form of a notice of award document. Notices of award are typically sent to recipients by e-mail.

If e-mailnotification is unsuccessful, the documents will be sent by courier mail (e.g., IredEx, DHL or UPS). Award recipients are not required to sign/return the Notice of Award document.

Acceptance of an award is defined as starting work, drawing down funds, or accepting the award via electronic means. Awards are based on the application submitted to, and as approved by, thc Service. The notice of award document will include instructions specific to each recipient on how to request paymcnt. I f applicable, the instructions wil l detai l any addit ional information/forms required and where to submit payment requests.

Domestic Recipient Paymcnts: Prior to award, the Service program off-ice r,vill contact you/your organization to either enroll in the U.S. Treasury's Automated Standard Application lbr Payments (ASAP) system or, if eligible, obtain approval from thc Dcpartmcnt of thc Intcrior to be waived from usins ASAP.

Transmittal of Sensitive Data: Rccipients arc rcsponsiblc fbr ensuring any scnsitivc data bcing sent to the Service is protected during its transmission/delivery. The Service strongly recommends that recipients use the most secure transmission/delivery method available. The Service recommends the following digital transmission rncthods: secure digital faxing; encryptcd emails; emailing a password protected zipped/compresscd tlle attachment in one cmail fbllowed by the password in a sccond email; or email ing a zippccl/comprcsscd l l lc attachn-rcnt. J'hc Service strongly encourages recipients sending sensitive data in paper copy to use a couricr mail scrvice. Recipients may also contact their Scrvicc Pro.jcct Of1lccr and providc any scnsitive data ovcr the telephone.

Award Terms and Conditions: Acceptance of a llnancial assistance awarcl (i.e., grant or cooperative agreement) from the Service carries with it the responsibility to be aware o1-and comply with the tcrms and conditions applicable to the award. Acccptance is de{lncd as the start of work, drawing down funds, or accepting the award via electronic means. Awards arc based on the application submittcd to and approved by thc Scrvice and are subject to tl-re tentrs and conditions incorporated into the notice of award either by direct citation or by rel'erence to the following: Federal regulations; program legislation or regulation; and special award terms and conditions. l'he Servicc's Standard Award Tcrms ancl Conditions are available on the Internet at https://www.fws.gov/grants/atc.html. If you do not have access to the Internet and require a full text copy of the award terms and conditions, contact the Service point of contact idcntified in thc Agency Contacts section below.

Rccipient Reporting Rcquirements:

Financial and Performance Reports:

Final Reports: Recipients are required to submit final financial and perlbrmance reports no laler than 90 calendar days after the award period of performance end date or termination date, whichever comes first. For awards lasting l2 months or less, the final rcports will be the only financial and performance reports required, except in unusual circumstances or if waived.

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Interim Reports: For awards that last longer than 12 months, recipients are required to submit interim financial and performance reports no less frequently than annually and no more frequently than quarterly, except in unusual circumstances or if waived. itequiring a higher frequency of reporting than annual reporting will be based on the Servicc's asscssnrent of nigh., or other unusual circumstance. Quarterly and semiannual interim reports are due within 30 calendar days of the reporting period end date. Annual interim reports are clue within 90 calendar days ofthe reporting period end date.

Recipients must use the Standard Form 425, Fcderal Financial Report lbr financial reporting, available on the Internet at http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/forms/post-award-Lqpo11gg:

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Performance reports must contain: 1) a comparison of actual accomplishrnents with the goals and objectivcs of the award as detailed in the approvcd scopc o1'work, 2) a description o1'reasons why established goals were not met, if appropriate; and 3) any other pertinent ilrfbm-ratiorr relevant to the pro.iect results.

Significant Developmcnts Reports: Events rnay occLlr between the scheduled pellbrnrance reporting dates that have significant impact upon the supported activity. In sucli cases, recipients are required to notify the Service in writing as soon as the fbllowing types of conditions become known:

o Problems, delays, or adverse condit ions that wil l material ly impair the abil i ty to meet the objective of the Federal award. 'fhis disclosure must include a statenrenl ol-any corrective action(s) taken or contemplatcd, and any assistance necdcd to rcsolvc thc situation.

e Favorable developments that enable meeting time schedules and objcctives sooner or at less cost than anticipated or producing more or difl'crent benetlcial results than originally planned.

The Service will specify in thc noticc of award docunrcnt thc reporting and rcporting Ircquency applicable to the award.

Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Recipients are responsible fbr notifying the Service Pro.ject Officer in writing ol-any actual orpotential conllicts ol'interest that may arise during tlic lif-e of this award. Conflicts of interest include any relationship or matter which might place the recipient, the recipient's employees, or the recipient's subrecipients in a position o1'conflict, real or apparent, between their responsibilities under this award and any other outside interests. Conflicts of interest may also include, but are not limited to, direct or indircct flnancial interests, close personal rclationships, positions of tnrst in outside organizations, consideration of future employment arrangements with a different organization, or decision-making affecting the award that would cause a reasonable person with knowledge of the relevant facts to qr-restion the impartiality of the Recipient, the Recipient's employees, or the Recipient's subrecipients in the matter. Upon receipt of such a notice, the Service Pro.lect Officer in consultation with their Ethics Counselor will determine if a conflict of interest exists and, if so, if there are any possible actions to be taken by the Recipient, the Recipient's employee(s), or the Recipient's Subrecipient(s) that could reduce or resolve the conflict. Fuilu.. to resolve conflicts of interest in amannerthat satisf ics the Service may result in any o1'the remedies describccl in 2 CIFR 200.33g, Remedies for Noncompliance, including termination of this award.

Other Mandatory Disclosures: The non-Federal entity or applicant for a Federal award must disclose, in a timely manner, in writing to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity all violations of Federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting the Federal award. Non-Federal entities that have received a Federal awird including the term and condition outlined in 2 CFR 200, Appendix XII Awarcl'l-ernr and Ctondition fbr Recipient Integrity and Perfbrmance Matters are required to report certain civil, crirninal, or administrative proceedings to SAM. Failure to make rcquired disclosures can rcsult in any of the remedies dcscribed in 2 CFR 200.338 Remedies fbr noncompliance, including suspension or debarment . (See a lso 2 cFR Par t 180,31 u.s .c . 332l ,and 4 l u .s .c . 2313.)

2 CFR Part 200, Appendix Xll-Award Term and Condition for Recipient Integrity and Performance Matters is applicable to awards witli a total Federal share ol'more than $500.000.

except those to individuals and fbreign public entities.

VIII. Agency Contacts Scott Johnston, Branch Chief U.S. Fish & Wildl i fe Service Division of Migratory Birds, Northeast Region 300 Westgate Center Drive Hadley, MA 01035 Emai I : scoltj ohnston(@fws. gov Phone: 413-253-8557