Migratory Bird Joint Ventures
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 15.637 (USAspending.gov).
- American Bird Conservancy 3 awards $6,099,343
- Western Association Of Fish And Wildlife Agencies, Inc. $5,079,527
- Playa Lakes Joint Venture $3,702,059
- Nebraska Community Foundation $3,450,000
- Wildlife Management Institute, Incorporated $2,325,339
- Point Reyes Bird Observatory $1,929,740
- Ducks Unlimited Inc $1,820,318
- Ducks Unlimited, Inc. $1,747,815
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The objectives of this program are to support projects that protect, restore, and enhance wetland and upland ecosystems for the conservation of Migratory Birds. Funds support the work of the 23 Migratory Bird Joint Ventures which are independent regional partnerships formed under the auspices of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan that guides the conservation of waterfowl and other migratory birds in North America.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
- Unrestricted by Individual Type
Federal, State and local government agencies, Federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, private nonprofit institutions/organizations; public nonprofit institutions/organizations; profit organizations, interstate and intrastate entities, and individuals or families who are also private landowners.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Once the project is designed and either fits within an approved Implementation Plan or is reviewed and approved by a Joint Ventures Management Board, a cooperative agreement or grant agreement is written, executed, and work can begin.
180 days.
Program details & compliance
Description
Migratory Bird Joint Ventures are collaborative, regional partnerships of government agencies, non-profit organizations, corporations, tribes, and individuals that conserve habitat for the benefit of priority bird species, other wildlife, and people. Joint Ventures bring these diverse partners together under the guidance of national and international bird conservation plans to design and implement landscape-scale conservation efforts in support of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan and the other bird management plans.
Mission Categories
Primary: Fish and Wildlife Preservation
Other categories:
Rural Community DevelopmentConservationLand and Forest Conservation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Joint Ventures are public/private partnerships, guided by a Management Board of public/private representatives and use a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) approved Implementation Plan that establishes conservation goals, priorities, and strategies. The Implementation Plan typically includes stepped down goals and objectives from a variety of national and international bird planning efforts. A Joint Venture Coordinator facilitates the coordination and implementation of the Joint Venture program. The USFWS provides basic administrative funding to the Joint Venture to cover costs associated with coordination; planning; monitoring, evaluation and applied research; communications and outreach; and project development and implementation. Joint Ventures may provide Federal assistance to partners within these categories to achieve the goals of the Joint Venture. The USFWS does not fund the entire scope of Joint Venture operations. Joint Venture partners are expected to contribute funding towards one or more of these categories. Non-federal match is not required, but leveraging USFWS dollars provided for Joint Ventures administration is a critical component of the Joint Ventures program.
Required Documentation
Applicant must participate or intend to participate in strategic conservation planning, implementation and evaluation activities designed to meet the Joint Venture objectives as identified in an approved Implementation Plan and all related plans.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements