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**Request for Proposals: 2004 Long Island Sound Futures Fund**

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, in cooperation with the Long
Island Sound Study (LISS), are pleased to announce a *Request for
Proposals* for approximately \$1 million in new funds under the *2004
Long Island Sound Futures Fund* (*Sound Futures* *Fund*).

The purpose of the *Sound Futures* *Fund* is to support projects that
restore and protect the health and living resources of Long Island
Sound. The vision for a sound future is comprised of clean water,
abundant wildlife, and flourishing fisheries; of extensive coastal
habitat, plentiful recreational access to beaches and preserves; and a
regional consciousness and way of life that protects and sustains the
resources of the sound. The aim of the *Sound Futures Fund* is to engage
the people of New York and Connecticut who live within the reaches of
the sound in community-based stewardship of this estuary of national
significance.

The *Sound Futures* *Fund* seeks to:

-   Stimulate restoration of important habitats;

-   Encourage locally-based projects that improve water quality and
    protect water resources;

-   Support communities in developing and implementing watershed
    management plans;

-   Encourage environmentally sensitive development and land-use
    planning;

-   Develop the capacity of state and local government, citizens groups,
    educational, and other organizations to promote community based
    stewardship;

-   Increase public access to water and open space;

-   Provide opportunities for direct educational experiences with the
    sound; and

-   Promote a greater understanding of the estuary and the
    interrelationship between the health of the sound and the condition
    of local watersheds.

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation administers the program in
cooperation with the LISS partner agencies, including the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(FWS), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection. The agencies
identify funding priorities, review applications, and provide technical
assistance as appropriate to applicants and grantees. Major funding
support for this program is provided by EPA, FWS, and NOAA. Funds are
also expected from other federal and nonfederal sources.

**The Long Island Sound Study**

The Long Island Sound Study is a cooperative effort involving
researchers, regulators, user groups and other concerned organizations
and individuals. These stakeholders are working together to protect and
improve the health of the sound by implementing the Sound\'s
*[Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP)]{.underline}.* A
paper copy of the *CCMP* is available upon request from the EPA Long
Island Sound Office, 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06904-2152,
203/977-1541.  In addition, specific targets and milestones for
implementing the *CCMP* are contained in the *[Long Island Sound 2003
Agreement]{.underline}*.

**Grant Guidelines**

Grants range between \$10,000 and \$75,000, with larger amounts awarded
to projects that directly address action items of the *CCMP* for the
Long Island Sound (e.g., wetlands restoration, local watershed planning)
or that otherwise demonstrate innovative approaches towards improving
the ecological health of the estuary. The following guidelines will be
used by a team of state and federal agency experts to evaluate proposals
requesting support under the *Sound Futures Fund*. After applications
are screened for completeness, applicants may be contacted by reviewers
if additional information or clarification of submitted materials is
required.

**1. Geographic Focus**

In general, proposals must be for projects within the coastal area
boundary established by the Long Island Sound Study (e.g. the Long
Island Sound and its coastal watersheds) as shown in *Figure 1*. This
includes the coastal portions of New York City and the counties of
Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk in New York that drain to Long Island
Sound, and the coastal area of Connecticut. Proposals for watershed
protection, stormwater management, and nonpoint source control projects
may be in any portion of Westchester County that drains to Long Island
Sound, and all of Connecticut, with a special focus on portions of the
major drainages (i.e., Connecticut, Housatonic, Quinnipiac, Thames
Rivers) emptying into the sound.

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Figure 1: Map of coastal area boundary established by LISS.

**2. Eligible Applicants**

Public or nonprofit private agencies, institutions, and organizations,
state or local governments (i.e., departments, counties, townships,
cities, villages, boroughs, conservation districts, planning districts,
utility districts, or other units of local government); and interstate
entities, or regional water pollution control agencies are eligible for
funding. State agencies are encouraged to involve local government or
nonprofits in their projects.

**3. Small Grants and Scientific Research**

Organizations seeking less than \$10,000 are encouraged to review
guidelines for the [LISS Small Grants Program]{.underline}. Proposals
for research projects will not be accepted under the *Sound Futures
Fund*. Those interested in research should consider applying to the
[Long Island Sound Research Grant Program]{.underline}.

**4. Eligible Activities**

Projects that implement actions to protect and restore Long Island Sound
consistent with the *CCMP*, and the specific priorities listed below are
eligible for funding through the *Sound Futures Fund*.

*Preference will be given to projects that include:*

-   measurable ecological or environmental benefits resulting from
    completion of the project;

-   specific provisions for long-term management and protection, as
    appropriate;

-   education, training, and public outreach components to enhance the
    benefits of the project; and

-   activities consistent with the goals of established state and
    federal resource conservation plans.

*Projects should address one or more of the* *following:*

Restoration and management of coastal habitats consistent with the
priorities identified in the LISS Habitat Restoration Initiative.
Projects can include, but are not limited to, sites identified by the
[Habitat Restoration]{.underline} [Initiative]{.underline}. Habitat
types of special interest include: coastal and island forests, tidal
wetlands, freshwater wetlands, riverine migratory corridors, coastal
grasslands, coastal barriers, beaches, and dunes . Follow the link to [a
map]{.underline} [of current and potential restoration
sites]{.underline} compiled by the Initiative. Go to the University of
Connecticut's ["Focus on the Coast"]{.underline} for mapping information
for wetlands, submerged aquatic vegetation and anadromous fish
corridors.

-   Projects to support the implementation of the [LISS Stewardship
    Initiative]{.underline}. The goals of the initiative are to
    identify, protect, and enhance areas with important ecological,
    recreational, or public access values. Projects in the following
    categories are sought: 1) stewardship of sites with significant
    ecological, scientific, or public access values *(no funding
    directly for fee title or easement acquisition, however, funding is
    available to support the administrative costs of acquisition*); 2)
    management plans for sites with significant ecological, scientific
    or public access values; 3) case studies to serve as models
    implementing stewardship actions. For example, a case study would
    identify important issues, threats and challenges and opportunities
    for action within a Stewardship site complex. A study may also
    include a public participation process for municipalities, local
    land trusts, environmental organizations, and business and industry
    groups.

-   Nonpoint source pollution control projects (i.e. stormwater
    management, agricultural and urban polluted runoff) in areas most
    affected by runoff in terms of the impacts to swimming,
    shellfishing, and the health of living resources. Preferred projects
    also include those using conservation Best Management Practices
    (BMPs) that improve and protect water resources and water quality,
    and reduce pollutant loadings into the sound. Such projects might
    include raingardens, green roofs, improving municipal roadway
    maintenance practices; practices to reduce fertilizer, pesticide and
    herbicide use on public and private lands near waterways (e.g.
    municipal golf courses or playing fields); assessments of current
    municipal nonpoint pollution management practices; use of low impact
    development techniques or standards, helping to develop subdivision
    and site plan codes, and incorporating regulations that integrate
    conservation BMPs in design and construction of municipal and
    private projects along waterways; and BMPs for marinas. Projects may
    also involve developing municipal projects that require periodic
    pumpouts and inspection of septic systems. Projects should be
    compatible with the load allocation goals of the Long Island Sound
    TMDL for Dissolved Oxygen and existing state and federal nonpoint
    and stormwater management programs.

-   Watershed planning and management, including efforts to support and
    educate municipalities in watershed planning and management,
    development of project designs and implementation of projects
    identified in watershed and management plans, and development of new
    watershed management plans.

-   Species conservation, critical habitat monitoring and management,
    and programs to protect and restore populations, including
    endangered, threatened or at-risk coastal plants and animals (e.g.
    fish, shellfish, seaweeds, birds, sea turtles, and marine mammals).

-   Control and management of invasive and nuisance species including
    marine plants and marine animal species.

-   Citizen water quality monitoring*.* Projects that seek funding for
    just citizen monitoring activities are less competitive than
    projects combining citizen monitoring with other priority activities
    such as habitat restoration or watershed planning. A quality
    assurance project plan (QAPP) is required for all project related
    monitoring and data gathering within funded projects. The QAPP must
    be approved by the EPA prior to starting work. Because a QAPP may
    require a significant time investment to prepare, applicants should
    carefully review QAPP guidance, and consider the cost of developing
    a QAPP when developing a project budget. Follow the link for
    guidance about [QAPPs]{.underline}.

-   Educational programs promoting a greater understanding of Long
    Island Sound (e.g. curriculum development and delivery, direct
    experiential or hands-on elements are preferred).

**5. Other Factors**

The following factors will be considered by the reviewers when ranking
proposals.

-   Projects are technically sound and carried out by qualified
    organizations.

-   Projects have a clear Statement of Work (e.g. methods, evaluation,
    dissemination, partnerships etc.).

-   

-   The proposed methods are adequate to achieve the project objectives.

-   The proposed project period is sufficient to achieve the expected
    outcomes. Projects must completed within one year upon receipt of
    grant award; however, projects may be a discrete part of a
    multi-year planning, habitat restoration or water quality
    improvement project so long as there are definable outcomes for the
    proposed phase of the overall effort.

-   The projected budget is reasonable for the proposed Statement of
    Work.

-   Project demonstrates broad partnerships, in particular show strong
    community and/or local government support.

-   Support/contributions of project partners (including local, state
    and federal agency partners) are documented.

-   If applicable, documentation exists that the project expects to
    receive or has received all necessary permits and clearances (e.g.,
    ESA, state and local permits).

-   Proposals will be reviewed by NOAA for National Environmental Policy
    Act (NEPA) compliance and must comply with NEPA before the
    Foundation will release funds. Accordingly, applicants should
    provide detailed information on the activities to be conducted such
    as locations, sites, species and habitat to be affected, possible
    construction activities, and any environmental concerns that may
    exist (e.g., the use and disposal of hazardous or toxic chemicals,
    introduction of non-indigenous species, impacts to endangered and
    threatened species, the presence of historic structures) in order
    for NOAA to make a NEPA determination on each proposal. If NOAA
    determines an assessment is required, successful applicants will be
    required to cooperate with the agency to identify and implement
    feasible measures to reduce or avoid any identified adverse
    environmental impacts of their project. For additional information
    on NEPA, please [click here]{.underline}.

**6. Matching Contributions**

The Foundation refers to non-federal contributions of cash or in-kind
goods and services contributions as \"matching contributions." Matching
contributions *are not* required for this program. However, preference
will be given to projects that leverage the grant award with
contributions of funds, goods, and/or services from project partners. To
be eligible, matching contributions must be:

-   Non-federal in origin (federally appropriated or managed funds are
    ineligible e.g., Pittman-Robertson, Dingell-Johnson, Intermodal
    Surface Transportation Efficiency Act);

-   Raised and dedicated specifically for the project;

-   Voluntary in nature (mitigation, restitution, or other permit or
    court-ordered settlements are ineligible);

-   Applied only to the Foundation's grant to your organization and not
    used for other federal matching programs; and

-   The cost of recent land acquisitions can also qualify as match for a
    project involving work at that site.

-   Over-head or in-direct costs do not quality as match.

If you have any questions about what may count as matching funds, please
contact the Foundation directly. See the [application
form](http://www.nfwf.org/programs/atlantic_salmon.doc) (RFP link sends
applicants to form) for additional details.

**7. Restrictions**\
Grant funds *cannot* be used for political advocacy, lobbying,
litigation or mitigation projects, general administrative overhead or
indirect expenses, clothing, food, fundraising, and equipment purchases
not related to the direct completion of the project.

**8.** **Timeline**

-   **Applications must be postmarked by December 3, 2004.**

-   **Award notification will be made around April 1, 2005.\***

*\** *Please do not contact the Foundation or the LISS regarding the
status of your proposal until after the award announcement date.*

If your proposal is selected, the grant period may begin any time from
your original date of application e.g., December 3, 2004.

**9.** **Who may I contact with questions?**\
*For questions regarding application procedures and eligibility please
contact:*

Lynn Dwyer Lauren Brohawn

Assistant Director Program Administrator

Eastern Region National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 1120 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 900

40 West 4th Street, #102 Washington, DC 20036

Patchogue, NY 11772 202/857-0166

Phone: 631/312-4793
[Lauren.Brohawn@nfwf.org](mailto:Lauren@Brohawn@nfwf.org)

[Lynn.Dwyer@nfwf.org]{.underline}

*For questions regarding the Long Island Sound Study please contact:*

EPA Long Island Sound Office

Government Center, Suite 6-5

888 Washington Blvd.

Stamford, CT 06904-2152

Phone: 203/977-1541

Fax: 203/977-1546

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**10.** **Submission**\
A complete application package should include the following:

-   A completed and signed original [application
    form](http://www.nfwf.org/programs/atlantic_salmon.doc).

-   A proposal narrative not to exceed 7 pages (see the [application
    form](http://www.nfwf.org/programs/atlantic_salmon.doc) for
    details).

-   A map indicating the location of the project (e.g., USGS quadrangle
    map).

-   Letters documenting committed partner contributions.

-   Additional materials as appropriate (e.g., letters of support,
    figures, photos).

-   Quality Assurance narrative statement for projects that include
    monitoring or data collection.

Please include **two copies** of the application and proposal narrative
along with the original application package. **Applications must be
postmarked no later than December 3, 2004**, and should be sent to:

Long Island Sound Futures Fund\
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation\
1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900\
Washington, DC 20036

**General Procedures for Recipients**\
After project selection, Foundation staff will prepare grant agreements
and other necessary paperwork. Additional information about the
recipient\'s organization and its finances will be solicited during this
time (e.g., IRS determination letter, most recent tax return). Please
note that preparation of grant agreements will take approximately 8
weeks after receipt of the additional information by the Foundation.
However, the Foundation will work with grant recipients on a
case-by-case basis to expedite grant awards as necessary. Please contact
the Foundation if you have an immediate need for the funds. Recipients
will be expected to submit interim and final financial and programmatic
reports. Recipients must also include 35mm slides or digital images that
depict the accomplishments of the project made under this grant.
Additional information on the grant process will be provided to
successful applicants after project selection.

[Request for Proposals]{.underline} \| [Application]{.underline} \|
[Technical Assistance]{.underline} \|
[Workshops](http://www.nfwf.org/programs/delaware_workshops.htm)

*For technical assistance**:***

**Long Island Sound Futures Fund State and Federal Agency Partners**

*Our federal and state agency partners are available to provide
technical assistance to prospective applicants.*

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| **Connecticut**\                  | **U.S. Fish and Wildlife          |
| Mark Parker\                      | Service**\                        |
| CT Department of Environmental    | Don Henne\                        |
| Protection\                       | 401/364-9124                      |
| 860/424-3276\                     |                                   |
| <mark.parker@po.state.ct.us>      | <don_henne@fws.gov>               |
|                                   |                                   |
| **New York**\                     | [**National Oceanic and           |
| Rick D'Amico\                     | Atmospheri**c                     |
| NYS Department of Environmental   | **Administration**](http://w      |
| Conservation\                     | ww.nfwf.org/chesapeake/noaa.htm)\ |
| 631/444-0467                      | Craig Wolcott                     |
|                                   |                                   |
| [radamic                          | 732/872-3069                      |
| o@gw.dec.state.ny.us]{.underline} |                                   |
|                                   | [Cra                              |
|                                   | ig.Woolcott@noaa.gov]{.underline} |
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height="1.2083333333333333in"}National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

**Long Island Sound Futures Fund**

**Application for Funds**

**Applications must be postmarked no later than December 3, 2004**

*Incomplete applications will not be considered.*

**I. APPLICANT INFORMATION**

Organization (intended recipient):

Street:

City, State, Zip:

Home Page:

Congressional District:

Organization Type:

(non-profit organization or local government agency)

Project Officer: Financial Officer:

Telephone: Telephone:

Fax: Fax:

> E-mail: E-mail:

Tax Status: Tax ID#: Fiscal Year End (MM/DD): \_\_/\_\_

*(e.g., 501(c)(3), university, etc.) (as assigned by IRS)*

**II. PROJECT INFORMATION**

Project Name:

Location(s) of Project: City:

State:

Country:

U.S. Congressional District(s):

Dates: Project Start Date: Project End Date:

Application Submission Date:

##### III. GRANT REQUEST

**NFWF FUNDS REQUESTED:** [\$]{.underline} *(in U.S. dollars, rounded to
the nearest hundred)*

##### MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS

Amount to be contributed to match NFWF Funds: [\$]{.underline}

**Source Status** *(received/applied for)* **Amount**:

[\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline} \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ [\$]{.underline}

[\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline} \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ [\$]{.underline}

[\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline} \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ [\$]{.underline}

[\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline} \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ [\$]{.underline}

[\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline} \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ [\$]{.underline}

**TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET (NFWF + MATCH):** [\$]{.underline}

**IV. PROPOSAL NARRATIVE**:

**Address each line item below in your proposal narrative. Clearly
identify each item in a separate section. Total narrative length is not
to exceed seven pages of single-spaced text (12 point font).**

I. *Project Abstract:*

A.) Project description - provide a 2-3 sentence description of the
project

B.) Final product(s) - identify specific outcomes expected of the
project (e.g., \# of acres of wetlands restored, linear feet of forest
buffer established, target audience reached through education or
outreach programs)

*II. Proposal:*

A.) Project need - describe the specific watershed management, water
quality or living resource need(s) the project will address and its
impact on local communities.

B.) Objectives - provide a bulleted or numbered list of the project\'s
specific objectives.

C.) Overall context:

\- describe how the project addresses the RFP priorities;

\- describe how this project relates to a local or regional watershed
initiative or plan;

\- indicate whether this project is a continuation or expansion of an
existing project and provide information on the status and
results/outcome of the previous work

D.) Methodology:

\- describe in detail the project\'s methodology, including provisions
for long-term (i.e. ten years) management and protection;

\- indicate the anticipated timetable for implementation**;**

\- describe your organization's experience in conducting similar types
of projects (*please indicate if this is your organization's first
project of this type*).

E.) Evaluation - describe the strategy for monitoring and evaluating
program results, including how success will be defined and measured.

F.) Dissemination - describe how the results of the project will be
communicated to appropriate audience

G.) Partner Justification and Community Involvement

\- describe the strength, qualifications and nature of the contribution
of your organization and other collaborating organizations;

\- describe how the project will involve the local community(s);

\- indicate whether the proposed project has been reviewed by or
otherwise involves the participation of appropriate local, state or
federal authorities.

H\) Document all necessary clearances or permits required for conducting
the project.

I.) Document any insurance coverage needed for citizen participation or
involvement in the project.

**V. PROJECT BUDGET AND PHASING:**

**A.) Budget Guidelines**

Budget requests must conform to the following budget categories that
specifically describe direct project expenses, not general project
activities. **Please note that funds CANNOT be used for general
administrative overhead or indirect costs of any kind.**

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| #               |                                                    |
|  [Budget Catego |                                                    |
| ry]{.underline} |                                                    |
+-----------------+----------------------------------------------------+
| # Salari        |                                                    |
| es and Benefits |                                                    |
+-----------------+----------------------------------------------------+
| Salaries        | List each position with the annual rate and        |
|                 | percentage of time to be spent on the project.     |
|                 | Include only those who are employed by the         |
|                 | applicant/recipient (see Contractual Services for  |
|                 | employees of other organizations). The Foundation  |
|                 | cannot pay for the salaries of permanent federal   |
|                 | employees but can consider paying for seasonal     |
|                 | labor.                                             |
+-----------------+----------------------------------------------------+
| Benefits        | Indicate what rate is used and what items are      |
|                 | included.                                          |
+-----------------+----------------------------------------------------+
| # Equipment     |                                                    |
+-----------------+----------------------------------------------------+
| Equipment       | List each item of tangible, nonexpendable personal |
|                 | property that has a useful life of more than one   |
|                 | year and a **unit cost of more than \$5,000** and  |
|                 | its unit cost.                                     |
+-----------------+----------------------------------------------------+
| # Other         |                                                    |
+-----------------+----------------------------------------------------+
| Contractual     | List each service being contracted and its cost,   |
| Services        | including a justification for the requested level  |
|                 | of funding. Please note that federal law requires  |
|                 | a competitive bid process. Otherwise, justify a    |
|                 | sole source bid.                                   |
+-----------------+----------------------------------------------------+
| Sup             | List each type of item being purchased with the    |
| plies/Materials | number of items of that type and the per-unit      |
|                 | cost.                                              |
+-----------------+----------------------------------------------------+
| Printing        | List each type of item being printed with the      |
|                 | number of items of that type and the per-unit      |
|                 | cost.                                              |
+-----------------+----------------------------------------------------+
| Travel          | Indicate the number of trips, number of travelers, |
|                 | mode of transportation, and rates (see             |
|                 | http://www.gsa.gov/travelpolicy).                  |
+-----------------+----------------------------------------------------+
|                 | List other direct project expenses per line item   |
|                 | (e.g., postage, long distance phone charges).      |
+-----------------+----------------------------------------------------+

**B.) Budget Form**

***[Please develop a line-item budget that breaks all expenses out into
their respective categories i.e. type of item, \# of items, and per-unit
cost]{.underline}.*** Use U.S. dollars (*rounded to the nearest
hundred*) for all amounts listed below. **NOTE**: *List only financial
line items under the column \"Budget Category.\" Contributed goods and
services should be included under Matching Contributions based on the
estimated dollar value of the contribution.*

+------------+-------------------+---------+----------+---------------+
| **Budget   | ##                | **Funds | **Antic  | **Total**     |
| Category** | ## Justification  | Re      | ipated** |               |
|            |                   | quested |          |               |
|            |                   | from    | **Ma     |               |
|            |                   | NFWF**  | tching** |               |
|            |                   |         |          |               |
|            |                   |         | *        |               |
|            |                   |         | *Contrib |               |
|            |                   |         | utions** |               |
+------------+-------------------+---------+----------+---------------+
| *Example:  | *1500 native tree | *e.g.   | *e.g.    | *e.g.         |
| Supplies*  | seedlings         | \       | \$500*   | \$1,500*      |
|            | \$1/plant for     | $1,000* |          |               |
|            | restoration*      |         |          |               |
+------------+-------------------+---------+----------+---------------+
|            |                   |         |          |               |
+------------+-------------------+---------+----------+---------------+
|            |                   |         |          |               |
+------------+-------------------+---------+----------+---------------+
|            |                   |         |          |               |
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|            |                   |         |          |               |
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|            |                   |         |          |               |
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|            |                   |         |          |               |
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|            |                   |         |          |               |
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|            |                   |         |          |               |
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|            |                   |         |          |               |
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|            |                   |         |          |               |
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|            |                   |         |          |               |
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|            |                   |         |          |               |
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|            |                   |         |          |               |
+------------+-------------------+---------+----------+---------------+
|            |                   |         |          |               |
+------------+-------------------+---------+----------+---------------+

*If this space is not adequate, please use the same format on a separate
sheet of paper.*

**C.) Project Phasing**

In order to facilitate timely payment of funds to successful applicants,
projects need to be organized into Project Phases. A Project Phase is
comprised of individual activities that will be accomplished in a
specific time period to meet the overall project purpose. Projects
should typically be organized into one to four Project Phases that are
defined by observable milestones in the project timeline.

Please fill in the Project Phasing format below. Each Project Phase
needs to have its own budget (using the simplified budget categories
shown below), including associated Partner Contributions and a Scope of
Work identifying activities and measurable results. When developing
Project Phases, consider imminent Project expenses (i.e., immediate cash
needs to cover work proposed for that phase) and the timing of Project
activities (i.e., points where Project success can be measured).
Payments will typically be made in advance of each Project Phase;
however, the final payment will typically be made in arrears to ensure
all final financial and programmatic reports have been submitted. Some
Projects may cover only a single phase such as is often the case in an
acquisition.

*NOTE:* This information is **NOT** used to evaluate your grant. It is
collected to make it easier to prepare agreements with National Fish and
Wildlife Foundation if the project is awarded a grant.

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| Phase 1:   |                           |          | *Budget | *NFWF |
|            |                           |          | Cat     | Fu    |
| *(Write a  |                           |          | egory** | nds** |
| brief      |                           |          |         |       |
| Scope of   |                           |          |         |       |
| Work for   |                           |          |         |       |
| the        |                           |          |         |       |
| phase)*    |                           |          |         |       |
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|            |                           |          | Be      |       |
|            |                           |          | nefits: |       |
+------------+---------------------------+----------+---------+-------+
|            |                           |          | Equ     |       |
|            |                           |          | ipment: |       |
+------------+---------------------------+----------+---------+-------+
|            |                           |          | Other:  |       |
+------------+---------------------------+----------+---------+-------+
| A          |                           |          | **      |       |
| nticipated |                           |          | TOTAL** |       |
| Partner    |                           |          |         |       |
| Con        |                           |          |         |       |
| tributions |                           |          |         |       |
| for Phase  |                           |          |         |       |
| 1:         |                           |          |         |       |
+------------+---------------------------+----------+---------+-------+
|            |                           |          |         |       |
+------------+---------------------------+----------+---------+-------+
| Project    |                           |          | *       | *     |
| Phase X:   |                           |          | *Budget | *NFWF |
|            |                           |          | Cat     | Fu    |
| (Write a   |                           |          | egory** | nds** |
| brief      |                           |          |         |       |
| Scope of   |                           |          |         |       |
| Work for   |                           |          |         |       |
| the phase) |                           |          |         |       |
+------------+---------------------------+----------+---------+-------+
|            |                           |          | S       |       |
|            |                           |          | alaries |       |
|            |                           |          | &       |       |
|            |                           |          | Be      |       |
|            |                           |          | nefits: |       |
+------------+---------------------------+----------+---------+-------+
|            |                           |          | Equ     |       |
|            |                           |          | ipment: |       |
+------------+---------------------------+----------+---------+-------+
|            |                           |          | Other:  |       |
+------------+---------------------------+----------+---------+-------+
| A          |                           |          | **      |       |
| nticipated |                           |          | TOTAL** |       |
| Partner    |                           |          |         |       |
| Con        |                           |          |         |       |
| tributions |                           |          |         |       |
| for Phase  |                           |          |         |       |
| X:         |                           |          |         |       |
+------------+---------------------------+----------+---------+-------+
|            |                           |          |         |       |
+------------+---------------------------+----------+---------+-------+
| Final      | [Please note: payment for |          | *       | *     |
| Project    | this Phase may serve as a |          | *Budget | *NFWF |
| Phase:     | Holdback until receipt of |          | Cat     | Fu    |
|            | final reports and may be  |          | egory** | nds** |
| (Write a   | disbursed in              |          |         |       |
| brief      | arrears.]{.mark}          |          |         |       |
| Scope of   |                           |          |         |       |
| Work)      |                           |          |         |       |
+------------+---------------------------+----------+---------+-------+
|            |                           |          | S       |       |
|            |                           |          | alaries |       |
|            |                           |          | &       |       |
|            |                           |          | Be      |       |
|            |                           |          | nefits: |       |
+------------+---------------------------+----------+---------+-------+
|            |                           |          | Equ     |       |
|            |                           |          | ipment: |       |
+------------+---------------------------+----------+---------+-------+
|            |                           |          | Other:  |       |
+------------+---------------------------+----------+---------+-------+
| A          |                           |          | **      |       |
| nticipated |                           |          | TOTAL** |       |
| Partner    |                           |          |         |       |
| Con        |                           |          |         |       |
| tributions |                           |          |         |       |
| for Final  |                           |          |         |       |
| Phase:     |                           |          |         |       |
+------------+---------------------------+----------+---------+-------+
|            |                           |          | **NFWF  |       |
|            |                           |          | PROJECT |       |
|            |                           |          | TOTAL** |       |
+------------+---------------------------+----------+---------+-------+

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