The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region, is soliciting proposals for funding under the Private Stewardship Grants Program. This program provides funding for projects carried out by individuals and groups to conserve imperiled or at-risk species on private lands. A total of $472,976 is available for projects in Alaska.
The Private Stewardship Grants Program is an innovative new program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to assist voluntary conservation efforts on private lands. "We look forward to using these funds to help our partners conserve at-risk species on private lands," said Dave Allen, Alaska Regional Director, Fish and Wildlife Service.
To be eligible, projects must be voluntary conservation efforts carried out on private lands (including lands owned by Alaska Native Corporations). The projects must benefit imperiled species or species of concern, such as species listed or being considered for listing under the Federal or State Endangered Species Acts. A minimum of 10% of the cost of the project must be provided by non-Federal sources.
The deadline for submitting proposals is December 2, 2002. For more information on this grant program you may contact Susan Detwiler, at (907) 786-3868 or Michael Roy at (907) 786-3925 or write to Endangered Species Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1011 E. Tudor Rd., Anchorage, Alaska 99503. You may also visit the Service
