F24AS00298 Cooperative Agriculture

The objectives for the use of cooperative agriculture in the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) are: production or modification of specific cover types or growing methods that meet the life history requirements of species for which we have established objectives (e.g., waterfowl production); production of foods for wildlife species for which we have established objectives; and/or maintenance, rehabilitation, or reestablishment of natural habitat. Cooperative agriculture is when a person or entity conducts agricultural practices on NWRS lands in support of the Service’s conservation and resource management objectives and there is substantial involvement between the Service and that person or entity. The NWRS uses cooperative agreements, known as Cooperative Agriculture Agreements (CAAs), as the legal instruments to formalize the agreement between the Service and the program participant. The cost-sharing of a person or entity in cooperative agricultural on NWRS lands can vary depending on the needs and objectives of the particular NWRS land. For example, the Service may provide the cooperator with the right to perform agricultural practices on NWRS land and a percentage of any resulting crop yield, as well as the ability to use Service water, equipment, and/or refuge staff. In exchange, the cooperator may provide the Service with labor, equipment, and materials; a percentage of any resulting crop yield; and/or maintenance, rehabilitation, or reestablishment of specific habitat conditions on NWRS lands. In addition to or instead of cost-sharing, the Service may accept bids for payment for the person or entity’s agriculture use (e.g. haying or grazing) on NWRS lands in compliance with the Refuge Revenue Sharing Act. This is a nonfinancial assistance program. No Federal funds are obligated or awarded to program participants. Because a CAA is not a financial assistance award, it is not subject to the regulations at 2 CFR 200 or policy in parts 515 and 516 of the Fish

Details

• Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
• Department: Department of the Interior
• Opportunity #: F24AS00298
• Total Funding: $0
• Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Eligibility

Applicants must be private individuals or small business entities. Pre-application coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
FWS - Refuges
https://www.fws.gov/refuges/whm/cooperativeAgriculture.html
Cooperative Agriculture
Fiscal Year: 2024
F24AS00298
Due Date for Applications: 03/07/2029

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Table of Contents
A. Program Description ...................................................................................................................2
A1. Authority ...............................................................................................................................2
A2. Assistance Listing Number ...................................................................................................2
A3. Background, Purpose and Program Requirements ................................................................2
A4. Funding Opportunity Goals ...................................................................................................3
B. Federal Award Information .........................................................................................................3
B1. Total Funding ........................................................................................................................3
B2. Expected Award Amount ......................................................................................................3
B3. Expected Award Funding and Anticipated Dates .................................................................3
B4. Number of Awards ................................................................................................................4
B5. Type of Award .......................................................................................................................4
C. Eligibility Information ................................................................................................................4
C1. Eligible Applicants ................................................................................................................4
C2. Cost Sharing or Matching ......................................................................................................5
C3. Other ......................................................................................................................................5
D. Application and Submission Information ...................................................................................6
D1. Address to Request Application Package .............................................................................6
D2. Content and Form of Application Submission ......................................................................6
D3. Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) ...............................10
D4. Submission Dates and Times ..............................................................................................11
D5. Intergovernmental Review ..................................................................................................11
D6. Funding Restrictions ...........................................................................................................11
D7. Other Submission Requirements .........................................................................................13
E. Application Review Information ...............................................................................................14
E1. Criteria .................................................................................................................................14
E2. Review and Selection Process .............................................................................................15
E3. CFR – Regulatory Information ............................................................................................16
E4. Anticipated Announcement and Federal Award Dates .......................................................16
F. Federal Award Administration Information ..............................................................................16
F1. Federal Award Notices ........................................................................................................16
F2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements .............................................................17
F3. Reporting .............................................................................................................................18
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G. Federal Awarding Agency Contact(s) ......................................................................................20
G1. Program Technical Contact .................................................................................................21
G2. Program Administration ......................................................................................................21
G3. Application System Technical Support ...............................................................................21
H. Other Information .....................................................................................................................21
A. Program Description
A1. Authority
CAA’s issued under this Notice of Opportunity are entered into under the U.S.