Description The principal objective of the Restoring Tribal Priority Fish Passage through Barrier Removal Funding Opportunity is to provide federal financial and technical assistance to Indian tribes and organizations that represent Indian tribes through formal legal agreements to remove barriers to fish passage for native migratory or sea-run fish. Funding will be used for fish passage that rebuilds productive and sustainable fisheries, contributes to the recovery and conservation of threatened and endangered species, enhanc...
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Estimated Total Program Funding $20,000,000 Expected Number of Awards 12 Award Ceiling $6,000,000 Award Floor $300,000
Eligible Applicants - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Additional Eligibility Information Eligible applicants are Indian tribes (as defined in 25 U.S.C. Section 5304 (e)) and organizations that represent Indian tribes through formal legal agreements (e.g., tribal commissions, tribal consortia, tribal conservation districts, and tribal cooperatives). 23.U.S.C. Section 5304 (e) states that ‘(e)“Indian tribe” or “Indian Tribe” means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as ...
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Funding Type Cooperative Agreement Categories of Funding Activity - Environment - Natural Resources Opportunity Type Discretionary
Grantor Contact Information infrastructure.tribal@noaa.gov Other Grantor Informaiton Janine Harris at 301-427-8635, or by e-mail at infrastructure.tribal@noaa.gov. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact NOAA Restoration Center staff before submitting an application to discuss their NOAA project ideas with respect to technical merit and NOAA's objectives. NOAA will make every effort to respond to prospective applicants on a first come, first served basis. These discussions will not include review of draft proposals or site visits during the application period.