F23AS00130 FY 2023 Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program

the Department of the Interior’s management authority per section 3(12) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).  Under this Funding Opportunity, the Service will select projects for funding based on how well and to what extent they support the species-specific priority activities, which are listed below under Species-Specific Funding Priorities.  And, as required under the Prescott Grant Program (section 408(a)((2)(A)), the Service will give preference to those facilities with established records for rescuing or rehabilitating sick and stranded manatees, sea otters, walruses, and polar bears within waters of the United States.