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Grant Opportunity ID
DEC01-SPBCR-2017
Agency
Department of Environmental Conservation
Grant Opportunity
2017 Southern Pine Beetle Community Recovery Grants
Contact Name
Molly Hassett
Contact Email
molly.hassett@dec.ny.gov
Solicitation Profile
The New York State DEC of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is pleased to announce that $500,000 is available from the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) to qualifying governmental entities or not-for-profit (NFP) organizations to implement Southern Pine Beetle Community Recovery (SPBCR) projects in Nassau and/or Suffolk County of New York State in areas affected by southern pine beetle. Projects must be implemented as discussed in the 2017 Southern Pine Beetle Community Recovery Grants Request For Applications (RFA).

Safeguarding of the Central Long Island Pine Barrens is vital for water quality protection, wildlife habitat, and the protection of endangered species. The conservation of this landscape has also proven human health benefits by providing recreational opportunities and a connection with nature.

All applications must be developed and submitted in the NYS Grants Gateway by 2:00 PM on November 9, 2017. Applicants may request a minimum grant amount of $25,000, up to a maximum grant amount of $75,000. A match amount of twenty-five percent (25%) of the requested grant amount is required. Eligible sources of matching funds must be provided from non state or federal funding sources.

Questions regarding this grant opportunity will be accepted by the DEC until C.O.B. on November 2, 2017. All questions and answers will be provided in the Grants Gateway for all applicants to view.

To begin to apply for this opportunity, go to the top of this page and log into the Grants Gateway in the assigned role of Grantee, search "Available Opportunities" and look for the grant opportunity name listed above. If you are already logged in, click on “Apply for Grant Opportunity.”
 
 
Full Announcement Details
Applications Due (Date / Time)
November 09, 2017 / 02:00 PM ET
Bidder's Conference(s)/Application Workshop(s)
None available
Anticipated Award DateTuesday, January 2, 2018
Anticipated Initial Contract Length2 Years
Total Funding Available$500,000.00
Anticipated Amount of Award(s)$25,000 - $75,000
NarrativeApplicants may request a minimum grant amount of $25,000, up to a maximum amount of $75,000.
Letter of IntentNot Required
Letter of Intent Due
Narrative
Questions Due DateThursday, November 2, 2017
Questions and Answers NarrativePlease email all grant opportunity questions to: Molly Hassett: molly.hassett@dec.ny.gov and be sure to Include SPBCR in the subject line of the email. Questions regarding this grant opportunity will be accepted by the DEC until C.O.B. on November 2, 2017. All questions and answers will be made available in the Grants Gateway for all applicants to view.
Questions and Answers Posting TypeUpload
Questions and Answers Posting Date
Questions and Answers Link or UploadClick here
Eligible ApplicantsNot-For-Profit, Governmental Entity
Target Population(s)Organizations - Government Entities, Organizations - Not-For Profits
Service Area(s) Environmental Supports
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