Modification of Contract for Establishment of Environmental Water Rights Transaction program for the Rio Grande
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings
- 15.663 -- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
This announcement is for US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) San Andres National Wildlife Refuge (SANWR), New Mexico, Region 2, FY 2012. The purpose of this Grant Agreement is to modify the existing agreement covering the establishment of the Rio Grande Water Rights Transactions Program with the focus on the Canalization Reach of the Rio Grande from Caballo Dam south to the New Mexico State line. This modification will enable financial assistance grant agreements with two local irrigation districts. The objective is to purchase water rights to use for wildlife and habitat restoration on the...
Rio Grande in southern New Mexico. This project will benefit the public by making water available for native habitat restoration to benefit endangered species, improve management of wetland and riparian habitats and promote healthy ecosystems.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Bernard Lujan
Asst. Refuge Supervisor
Phone 5052486805
agency contact
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| f12as00080_attachment_a.pdf | supporting document | Feb 17, 2012 10:21 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: March 25, 2012
Award
$137,645
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$137,645
Award Minimum
$137,645
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
NWRS-22521-1201
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Continuation
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Environment
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
February 20, 2012
Archive date:
March 25, 2012
