F22AC03364
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
Under this Cooperative Agreement, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) will manage the newly developed America the Beautiful Challenge (ATBC), authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58, Section 40804).
For ecosystem restoration, NFWF will work with FWS to develop 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.
For ecosystem restoration, NFWF will work with FWS to develop 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.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Multi-State
United States
Geographic Scope
Multi-State
Related Opportunity
F-FWS-SA-22-036
Analysis Notes
Infrastructure $81,300,000 (100%) percent this Cooperative Agreement was funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Act.
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 14% from $71,500,000 to $81,300,000.
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 14% from $71,500,000 to $81,300,000.
National Fish And Wildlife Foundation was awarded
NFWF & FWS Grant for America the Beautiful Challenge (ATBC)
Cooperative Agreement F22AC03364
worth $81,300,000
from FWS Headquarters in August 2022 with work to be completed primarily in Multi-State United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 years and
was awarded through assistance program 15.669 Cooperative Landscape Conservation.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 12/1/22
Period of Performance
8/6/22
Start Date
7/31/27
End Date
Funding Split
$81.3M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$81.3M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Subgrant Awards
Disclosed subgrants for F22AC03364
Transaction History
Modifications to F22AC03364
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
F22AC03364
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
Nonprofit With 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other Than An Institution Of Higher Education)
Awarding Office
140F09 FWS HEADQUARTERS
Funding Office
140F09 FWS HEADQUARTERS
Awardee UEI
S4SXKUK5RAC8
Awardee CAGE
086A7
Performance District
90
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departmental Operations, Office of the Secretary, Interior (014-0102) | Other natural resources | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $81,300,000 | 100% |
Modified: 12/1/22