For Immediate Release
February 24, 2010
Peter Fasbender
612-713-5343
peter_fasbender@fws.gov
Georgia Parham
812-334-4261 x (1)203
Georgia_Parham@fws.gov
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Request for Proposals for Great Lakes Endangered Species Projects
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced a request for project proposals to protect, restore and enhance Great Lakes endangered species under the Endangered Species Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Up to $1.85 million in grants is available for projects that benefit federally endangered, threatened, candidate, or at-risk species. Deadline for proposal submission is March 22, 2010.
The program provides grants and other assistance on a competitive basis to individuals, groups, and government agencies engaged in voluntary conservation efforts to benefit species listed or proposed under the Endangered Species Act, as well as candidate or other at-risk species within the Great Lakes watershed in the United States.
Project proposals will be compiled, ranked and reviewed by a Service review panel, and final funding decisions will be made by the Service in late spring or early summer 2010.
The announcement and application guidelines can be found at http://www.fws.gov/midwest/Endangered/ and http://www.grants.gov/">
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit " href="/">/www.fws.gov
