F23AC01889
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
Under this cooperative agreement, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife (FWS) will manage the Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund. Authorized by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act, 16 U.S.C. 3701 of 1984, NFWF will assist FWS by developing a competitive grant program with the goal of improving restoration and protection of the resources in the Delaware River Watershed by enhancing efforts to coordinate the many, already committed, partners.
NFWF has a longstanding commitment to watershed restoration and stewardship, focused on demonstrable improvements for natural resources and social values, including native biodiversity conservation and recovery of key indicator species. NFWF has a track record of engagement with community leaders and private landowners and has previously assisted FWS using this proven grant program model.
The Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund (DWCF) will maximize conservation, bolster the economy, further protect communities, improve human health, provide greater outdoor recreation opportunities, and help build a more adaptable watershed for all citizens to enjoy today and into the future.
NFWF has a longstanding commitment to watershed restoration and stewardship, focused on demonstrable improvements for natural resources and social values, including native biodiversity conservation and recovery of key indicator species. NFWF has a track record of engagement with community leaders and private landowners and has previously assisted FWS using this proven grant program model.
The Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund (DWCF) will maximize conservation, bolster the economy, further protect communities, improve human health, provide greater outdoor recreation opportunities, and help build a more adaptable watershed for all citizens to enjoy today and into the future.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Multi-State
United States
Geographic Scope
Multi-State
Related Opportunity
F-FWS-SA-23-011
National Fish And Wildlife Foundation was awarded
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund (DWCF) Grant Program
Cooperative Agreement F23AC01889
worth $10,680,000
from Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5: Northeast in July 2023 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 15.670 Adaptive Science.
$10,100,000 (49.0%) of this Cooperative Agreement was funded by non-federal sources.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 7/6/23
Period of Performance
7/1/23
Start Date
6/30/28
End Date
Funding Split
$10.7M
Federal Obligation
$10.1M
Non-Federal Obligation
$20.8M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Subgrant Awards
Disclosed subgrants for F23AC01889
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
F23AC01889
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
140F05 FWS NORTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE
Awardee UEI
S4SXKUK5RAC8
Awardee CAGE
086A7
Performance District
90
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resource Management, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior (014-1611) | Conservation and land management | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $10,680,000 | 100% |
Modified: 7/6/23