FWS R3 Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
About This Grant
United States Department of Interior U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (UFWS) NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will fund the following project activities to the Ottawa County Soil and Water Conservation District (OCSWCD) without full and open competition: Implementation of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Jobs Challenge Program in cooperation and partnership with Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Ottawa County, Ohio. The purpose of this funding is to provide the resources to OCSWCD to hire 12 temporary and seasonal unemployed workers to implement the comprehensive network of projects in and around Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge within Ottawa County, Ohio. Ottawa County Soil and Water Conservation District (OSWCD) was identified within the Service s GLRI Jobs Challenge proposal as one of the principal partnering organization that would assist the Service in implementing the program. The Service outlined three priority GLRI Focus Areas that would be addressed by the program: Invasive Species, Near-shore Health and Nonpoint Source Pollution, and Habitat and Wildlife Protection and Restoration. The OSWCD was identified as the single source organization within Ottawa County, Ohio with the technical expertise and resources to effectively hire unemployed people to implement the multitude of individual control, monitoring, restoration, education, and outreach projects in partnership with Ottawa NWR. The District has a staff which includes a Nonpoint Source Education Specialist, Agricultural Technician, and Wildlife Specialist who have the local expertise essential to the program. The OSWCD has the knowledge of the local watershed, partners, and stakeholders necessary to effectively and successfully implement the program. In addition, the Lake Erie Cooperative Weed Management Association (CWMA) has been identified as a secondary partnering organization that will work with the OCSWCD to deliver the conservation restoration, outreach, and education efforts of the program. Projects will include nonpoint source pollution monitoring and education outreach, invasive species control, habitat restoration, and various outreach education programs. The Service has determined this a single source opportunity under the department policy and no other applications are anticipated.
Grant Summary
FWS R3 Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge is a Fish and Wildlife Service grant providing up to $187K. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
Funder did not publish eligibility criteria — confirm directly with the funder before applying.
How to Apply
Up to $187K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for FWS R3 Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge from Fish and Wildlife Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Fish and Wildlife Service before the deadline.
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FWS R3 Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the FWS R3 Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge?
FWS R3 Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge is offered by Fish and Wildlife Service and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the FWS R3 Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge provide?
FWS R3 Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge provides up to $187K per award from Fish and Wildlife Service. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the FWS R3 Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge deadline?
FWS R3 Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Fish and Wildlife Service, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the FWS R3 Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge?
To apply for FWS R3 Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Fish and Wildlife Service.
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