# F23AS00302 - Migratory Bird Conservation in the Midwest

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/f23as00302-f23as00302-migratory-bird-conservation-in-the-midwest/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346736

> Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $20,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make $250,000 in total. Applications closed on May 31, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | F23AS00302 |
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 31, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $150,000 |
| Award floor | $20,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $250,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.647 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

This program provides grants for the conservation of birds that are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act but not Federally-listed as Endangered or Threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Proposals should address projects in the geographic area that includes USFWS Region 3 (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin); non-breeding season areas important for birds breeding in Region 3 states; or broad-scale actions that will have tangible benefits that include birds in these states. To focus conservation on the highest priority issues with the greatest probability of making a difference for birds, the Midwest Migratory Bird Conservation Program operates under the USFWS business model known as Strategic Habitat Conservation (SHC). SHC integrates biological planning, landscape design, conservation delivery, and monitoring and evaluation in a way that generates adaptive feedback that enables sound decisions and constantly improves our efficiency and effectiveness in conserving birds. In 2023, the Midwest Migratory Bird Conservation Program will consider proposals addressing the following themes. NOTE: Applicants must consult with MB Staff as listed below BEFORE submitting an application (see contacts listed below within the respective proposal themes)Further understanding of migration, migratory connectivity, migratory threats, wintering ecology, and annual survival for birds moving within and through the Midwest—including local movements of birds-of-the-year during the period between hatching and dispersal/migration. Proposals addressing focal/priority species identified by Joint Venture partnerships in the Midwest are preferred - especially those focused on grassland-dependent species, shorebirds, or aerial insectivores. Visit https://umgljv.org/planning/joint-venture-plans/, https://www.chjv.org/priority-birds-habitats, or https://ppjv.org/assets/pdf/PPJV_2017_ImplPlan_Sec5.pdf to learn more. Staff Contacts: Andrew Forbes (Andrew_forbes@fws.gov), Sarah Kendrick (sarah_kendrick@fws.gov), Michael Wells (michael_wells@fws.gov), Kelly VanBeek (Kelly_vanbeek@fws.gov) or Rachael Pierce (rachael_pierce@fws.gov). 2) Build capacity for sustainable conservation and monitoring of Neotropical migrants during the non-breeding season.

## Questions people ask

### Is F23AS00302 still open?

No. It closed on May 31, 2023.

### Who can apply for F23AS00302 - Migratory Bird Conservation in the Midwest?

Fish and Wildlife Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.

### What is the deadline for F23AS00302 - Migratory Bird Conservation in the Midwest?

Closed May 31, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $150,000 each. About $250,000 in total.

### Who has won Migratory Bird Conservation grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Biodiversity Research Institute, Ozaukee County, Point Reyes Bird Observatory. The program made 20 awards worth $1.9 million in that time.