**TRIBAL WILDLIFE GRANTS PROGRAM**

**GRANT APPLICATION KIT**

**U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE**

**FY 2006**

This package includes information and guidance for preparing and
submitting a project proposal for the 2006 Tribal Wildlife Grants
Program (TWG) of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Interested tribes need to prepare and submit proposals that describe
their project and its benefits for wildlife. A TWG project proposal
includes a cover letter, program summary, program narrative, budget
narrative, resolution of support, a Proposed Accomplishments sheet and
one federal form - Standard Form 424 Application for Federal Assistance
(SF-424). Copies of the Proposed Accomplishments sheet and SF-424 are
included in this grant application kit.

**[Index]{.underline}**

[Section]{.underline} [Page]{.underline}

Who can apply for TWG grants? 2

Summary of what to submit 2

When are project proposals due? 2

A TWG proposal includes the following 2

When will project selections be made? 2

Have additional questions? 2

Who can help plan and implement a project? 2

What types of projects may be funded? 3

How does the TWG work? 3

How to apply for a TWG grant 4

Where to send TWG project proposals (Table 1) 4

Funding limits 5

Matching funds and partnerships 5

Duration of grants 5

The TWG project proposal 6

Ranking criteria 7

How will proposals be selected? 9

Administrative requirements (Table 2) 9

Definitions 10

Attachment - I "Proposed Accomplishments" 11

Attachment - II "Supplemental Instructions for SF-424" 12

**[Tribal Wildlife Grants Program]{.underline}**

**[Who Can Apply for TWG Grants]{.underline}?**

The TWG is a competitive grants program for federally recognized tribes.
Federally recognized tribes are listed in the *Federal Register* (68 FR
68180; December 5, 2003). State recognized tribes, tribal organizations
and other non-tribal entities are not eligible to apply. Tribal
organizations and other entities may participate as subgrantees or
contractors to federally recognized tribes.

[**Summary of What to Submit:**]{.underline}

Tribes must submit one signed original and two signed copies of the
complete project proposal. We will not accept facsimile project
proposals. Please do not submit excessive copied materials.

**[When are Project Proposals Due:]{.underline}**

Project proposals must be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office
listed in Table 1 with a postmark of no later than January 31, 2006.

**[A TWG Project Proposal Includes the Following]{.underline}**

\(1\) Narrative Project Description

-   Cover Letter

-   Program Summary

-   Program Narrative

-   Budget Narrative

-   Resolution of Support

\(2\) Proposed Accomplishments Form (See Attachment - I)

\(3\) SF-424 (See Attachment - II)

*NOTE: Following this format is helpful in expediting the review
process.*

**[When Will Project Selections Be Made]{.underline}?**

We anticipate that we will announce project selections in summer 2006.
However, we recommend that tribes check our internet site
<http://www.fws.gov/grants/tribal.html> regularly for updates concerning
the implementation of the TWG.

**[Additional Information]{.underline}:**

Contact the Service=s Regional Native American Liaison that has the
responsibility for the state in which the proposed project would occur.
The contact information for each Regional Native American Liaison is
listed in Table 1. Information on the TWG is also available from the
Office of the Native American Liaison, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
1849 C Street, Mail Stop 3012 MIB, Washington, DC 20240 or at
<http://www.fws.gov/grants/tribal.html>.

**[Who Can Help Plan and Implement a Project]{.underline}?**

The Service can assist tribes in planning or implementing projects.
Through a number of programs, we offer a variety of expertise to assist
tribes in planning and implementing projects. For information on how the
Service may be able to assist, contact the Native American Liaison in
the appropriate Regional Office identified in Table 1. Information is
also available from the Service=s Internet site at
<http://www.fws.gov/>. In addition, many other federal, state, or tribal
agencies, as well as conservation organizations, work closely with
tribes and may be able to assist with planning and implementing a
project.

For general guidance on developing and writing grant proposals, see the
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance=s Internet site at
<http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.GRANT_PROPOSAL_DYN.show>.

**[What Types of Projects May Be Funded]{.underline}?**

Eligible projects include those submitted by Indian tribes to develop
and implement programs for the benefit of wildlife and their habitat,
including species of tribal cultural or traditional importance and
species that are not hunted or fished. Activities may include, but are
not limited to, planning for wildlife and habitat conservation, ongoing
and/or new fish and wildlife conservation and management actions, fish
and wildlife related laboratory and field research, natural history
studies, habitat mapping, field surveys and population monitoring,
habitat preservation, conservation easements, and public education that
is relevant to the project. Land acquisition is not permitted in the
current 2006 grant cycle.

TWG funds can be used for environmental review, habitat evaluation,
permit review (e.g., Section 404), and other environmental compliance
activities provided they are directly related to the TWG project and are
discussed in the budget narrative. TWG funds cannot be used to conduct
activities to comply with a Biological Opinion or with a permit (e.g.,
mitigation responsibilities) for another program or project. However,
TWG funds can be used to implement conservation recommendations

**[How Does the TWG Work]{.underline}?**

Interested tribes prepare proposals that describe their project and its
benefits for wildlife and their habitat. See AThe TWG Project Proposal@
section for additional information.

The Service will award grants for actions and activities that benefit
wildlife and their habitat, including species of tribal or cultural or
traditional importance and species not hunted or fished. Additionally,
the Service, in cooperation with the grantees, must address federal
compliance issues, such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the
National Historic Preservation Act, the Clean Water Act, and the
Endangered Species Act. For the proposals that are selected to receive
funding, additional requirements will be coordinated through the Service
Regional Native American Liaison.

The amount of funds, the scope of work, and the terms and conditions of
a successful award will be determined in negotiations between the
prospective recipient and Service representatives. The prospective
recipient must sign a Grant Agreement (Form 3-1552) and specify the
project requirements, such as the cost share, the project design, the
time commitment for maintaining the project=s benefits, and the
reporting requirements, and that provides for Service access to the
project area in order to check on project progress. In order to receive
funding, prospective recipient will also need to provide assurances and
certifications of compliance with other federal requirements. The
recipient is reimbursed based on the cost-sharing formula in the
agreement.

**[How to Apply for a TWG Grant]{.underline}**

Tribes must follow the instructions in this document in order to apply
for financial assistance under the TWG. For a description of the
information that must be included in a project proposal, please see the
AThe TWG Project Proposal@ section. Tribes must submit one signed
original and two signed copies of the project proposal (including
supporting information). The project proposal must be received by the
appropriate Regional Office listed in Table 1 with a postmark of **no
later than January 31, 2006**. Prior to submitting a project proposal,
we encourage tribes to contact the Regional Native American Liaison
listed in Table 1 with any questions regarding what information must be
submitted with the project proposal. **An incomplete proposal will not
be considered for funding**.

**Table 1. Where to Send Project Proposals and List of Regional
Contacts**

+--------+-----------------+---------------------------+--------------+
| **S    | **States where  | **Where to send your      | **Regional   |
| ervice | the project     | project proposal**        | Native       |
| Re     | will occur**    |                           | American     |
| gion** |                 |                           | Liaison and  |
|        |                 |                           | phone        |
|        |                 |                           | number**     |
+--------+-----------------+---------------------------+--------------+
| Region | Hawaii, Idaho,  | Regional Director         | Scott L.     |
| 1      | Oregon,         |                           | Aikin        |
|        | Washington,     | U.S. Fish and Wildlife    |              |
|        | Nevada, and     | Service                   | \(503\)      |
|        | California      |                           | 231-6123     |
|        |                 | Eastside Federal Complex  |              |
|        |                 |                           |              |
|        |                 | 911 N.E. 11^th^ Avenue    |              |
|        |                 |                           |              |
|        |                 | Portland, OR 97232-4181   |              |
+--------+-----------------+---------------------------+--------------+
| Region | Arizona, New    | Regional Director         | John Antonio |
| 2      | Mexico,         |                           |              |
|        | Oklahoma, and   | U.S. Fish and Wildlife    | \(505\)      |
|        | Texas           | Service                   | 248-6810     |
|        |                 |                           |              |
|        |                 | 500 Gold Avenue, SW       |              |
|        |                 |                           |              |
|        |                 | P.O. Box 1306             |              |
|        |                 |                           |              |
|        |                 | Albuquerque, NM           |              |
|        |                 | 87103-1306                |              |
+--------+-----------------+---------------------------+--------------+
| Region | Illinois,       | Regional Director         | John Leonard |
| 3      | Indiana, Iowa,  |                           |              |
|        | Michigan,       | U.S. Fish and Wildlife    | \(612\)      |
|        | Minnesota,      | Service                   | 713-5108     |
|        | Missouri, Ohio, |                           |              |
|        | and Wisconsin   | 1 Federal Drive           |              |
|        |                 |                           |              |
|        |                 | Fort Snelling, MN         |              |
|        |                 | 55111-4080                |              |
+--------+-----------------+---------------------------+--------------+
| Region | Alabama,        | Regional Director         | Kyla Hastie  |
| 4      | Arkansas,       |                           |              |
|        | Florida,        | U.S. Fish and Wildlife    | \(404\)      |
|        | Georgia,        | Service                   | 679-7125     |
|        | Kentucky,       |                           |              |
|        | Louisiana,      | 1875 Century Blvd, Rm.    |              |
|        | Mississippi,    | 410                       |              |
|        | North Carolina, |                           |              |
|        | South Carolina, | Atlanta, GA 30345         |              |
|        | and Tennessee   |                           |              |
+--------+-----------------+---------------------------+--------------+
| Region | Connecticut,    | Regional Director         | D.J. Monette |
| 5      | Delaware,       |                           |              |
|        | District of     | U.S. Fish and Wildlife    | \(413\)      |
|        | Columbia,       | Service                   | 253-8662     |
|        | Maine,          |                           |              |
|        | Maryland,       | 300 Westgate Center Drive |              |
|        | Massachusetts,  |                           |              |
|        | New Hampshire,  | Hadley, MA 01035-9589     |              |
|        | New Jersey, New |                           |              |
|        | York,           |                           |              |
|        | Pennsylvania,   |                           |              |
|        | Rhode Island,   |                           |              |
|        | Vermont,        |                           |              |
|        | Virginia, and   |                           |              |
|        | West Virginia   |                           |              |
+--------+-----------------+---------------------------+--------------+
| Region | Colorado,       | Regional Director         | David        |
| 6      | Kansas,         |                           | Redhorse     |
|        | Montana,        | U.S. Fish and Wildlife    |              |
|        | Nebraska, North | Service                   | \(303\)      |
|        | Dakota, South   |                           | 236-4575     |
|        | Dakota, Utah,   | 134 Union Boulevard,      |              |
|        | and Wyoming     | Suite 400 Lakewood, CO    |              |
|        |                 | 80228.                    |              |
+--------+-----------------+---------------------------+--------------+
| Region | Alaska          | Regional Director         | Sue Detwiler |
| 7      |                 |                           |              |
|        |                 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife    | \(907\)      |
|        |                 | Service                   | 786-3868     |
|        |                 |                           |              |
|        |                 | 1011 East Tudor Road      |              |
|        |                 |                           |              |
|        |                 | Anchorage, AK 99503-6199  |              |
+--------+-----------------+---------------------------+--------------+

**[Funding Limits]{.underline}**

The Service will award grants up to a maximum of \$250,000 for a single
project. There is no grant award minimum. Tribes are encouraged to
submit a single comprehensive grant proposal however, if multiple
projects are submitted and selected for funding, total funding to that
tribe will be limited to \$250,000.

**[Matching Funds and Partnerships]{.underline}**

Matching funds and partnerships are not required. However, projects that
include matching funds, in-kind contributions, and partnerships may
score higher in the ranking process. Any partners providing funds or
in-kind services must be listed in the proposal with a letter of
commitment from each.

**[Duration of Grants]{.underline}**

Grant agreements should be written for the shortest duration needed to
accomplish project objectives. Grants may be extended if necessary.

**[The TWG Project Proposal]{.underline}**

The project proposal is a narrative description of the project and a
completed SF-424. Tribes will also need to submit an original proposal
and two copies.

The project proposal should also indicate the duration of the project
and whether partial funding of the project is practicable, and, if so,
what specific portion(s) of the project could be implemented with what
level of funding. A project proposal that is a part of a longer-term
initiative will be considered; however, the proposed project=s
objectives, benefits, and tasks must stand on their own, as there are no
assurances that additional funding will be awarded in future years for
associated or complementary projects.

Requirements concerning federal financial assistance include established
principles for determining which costs are allowable or eligible based
on the type of applicant (see AAdministrative Requirements@ section).
Project proposal must comply with these requirements.

The narrative description of the project proposal should specifically
address each of the ranking criteria. Proposals must include a cover
letter, program summary, program narrative, budget narrative, and tribal
resolution of support as described below.

*A cover letter* transmits the project proposal and briefly states its
main features.

*A program summary* describes, in one-half page, the type and duration
of activity that will take place if the service funds the program.

*A program narrative* clearly identifies the problems that the proposal
will correct or help solve for the protection and management of habitats
to benefit federally listed, proposed, candidate, or other at-risk
species on tribal lands. It must articulate the following information:

\(1\) Assessment of needs,

\(2\) Objectives,

\(3\) Proposed time line,

\(4\) Methodology,

\(5\) Geographic location (with maps),

\(6\) Number of impacted acres and/or miles of stream or shore line,

\(7\) Monitoring plan, and

\(8\) Identification of clear, obtainable, and quantifiable goals and
performance measures that will help achieve the management goals and
objectives of the TWG and relevant Service and tribal performance goals.
The relevant Service goals are, in no order of priority;

Goal 1 - Sustainability of Fish and Wildlife Populations including:
Migratory Bird Conservation (Goal 1.1),

Imperiled Species (Goal 1.2),

Interjurisdictional Fish (Goal 1.3),

Marine Mammal Management (Goal 1.4),

Species of International Concern (Goal 1.5),

Invasive Species (Goal 1.6),

Goal 2 - Habitat Conservation;

Habitat Conservation off Service Lands (Goal 2.3),

Goal 4 - Partnership in Natural Resources,

Tribal Governments (Goal 4.1)

> Additional information can be found in the Service Long Term Strategic
> Plan for 2000 to 2005 at
> <http://www.fws.gov/planning/USFWStrategicPlanv3.pdf>. Related Service
> Planning and results can be found at <http://www.fws.gov/planning/>.

*A budget narrative* clearly justifies all proposed costs and indicates
that the grantee will provide adequate management systems for fiscal and
contractual accountability, including annual monitoring and evaluation
of progress toward desired project objectives, goals, and performance
measures. It should include discussion of direct cost items such as
salaries, equipment, consultant services, subcontracts and travel, as
well as project matching or cost sharing information. Applicants may
cover new administrative costs, but they cannot include administrative
costs incurred before project approval. Any partners providing funds or
in-kind services must be listed in the grant proposal with a letter of
commitment from each.

*A resolution* *of support* must be included from the appropriate tribal
governing body or a letter from an individual with delegated tribal
authority stating their support for the proposal.

A completed *Proposed Accomplishments* sheet must be included. This
information is for administrative reporting purposes and will not be
utilized in the competitive scoring process. This sheet is included in
this grant application kit.

An *SF-424* must also be completed and submitted with the project
narrative description. This form and detailed instructions are included
in this grant application kit or may be acquired on our internet site
at: <http://www.fws.gov/grants/tribal.html>. This form is also available
on the Internet at <http://www.gsa.gov/forms/>, at
<http://training.fws.gov/fedaid/toolkit/sf424-f.pdf> , on our internet
site at <http://www.fws.gov/grants/tribal.html> or from the appropriate
Regional Native American Liaison.

**[Ranking Criteria]{.underline}**

The Service has developed the following ranking criteria components for
proposals being considered for funding. The Service will use these
criteria to evaluate and rank each proposal on a scale of 0-100. Tribes
should address as many of these criteria in their proposals as possible.

*Benefit*: What are the expected benefits to tribal fish and wildlife
resources, including species that are of cultural or traditional
importance and species that are not hunted or fished, and their habitat
if this program is successfully completed? The Service requires that
tribes address how their proposals help complement Service Performance
Goals. (Maximum points - 30).

**Criteria Components**

a\. Extent to which the project will reduce or restore losses to fish,
wildlife, and plant species of tribal significance.

b\. Extent to which the project will reduce or restore losses to
habitats that support fish and wildlife of tribal significance.

c\. Extent to which the project addresses a fish and wildlife resources
priority identified by a tribe or other entity in a management plan or
recovery plan.

d\. Duration for which the project protects or manages a fish and
wildlife resource priority.

*Performance Measures*: To what extent does the proposal provide
obtainable and quantifiable performance measures and a means to monitor,
evaluate, and report on these measures compared to an initial baseline?
The measures should be specific, clear and provide demonstrable benefits
to the target species of the action. These actions should support the
goals of the TWG. (Maximum points - 20).

**Criteria Components**

a\. The extent to which the project identifies a baseline and provides
measurable post-project accomplishments.

b\. The extent to which the project will produce measurable results for
habitat and/or species.

c\. The extent to which the project implements high priority items and
is part of a comprehensive management approach.

*Work Plan*: Are the program activities and objectives well-designed and
achievable?

(Maximum points - 10).

**Criteria Components**

a\. Extent to which project tasks and deliverables (work products) are
clearly established and support tribal goals/objectives.

b\. Extent to which the project schedule is achievable

c\. Extent to which the proposal clearly defines and establishes
accountability to the applicant.

*Budget*: Are all major budget items justified in relation to the
program objectives and clearly explained in the narrative description?
(Maximum points - 10).

**Criteria Components**

a\. The extent to which all parts of the budget narrative are clear,
concise, and complete.

b\. The extent to which all subcontractor costs are defined and appear
to be reasonable.

c\. The extent to which the budget narrative and associated budget
table(s) accurately reflect all costs, including indirect costs.

d\. The extent to which all in-kind matches are clearly defined,
allowable, and adequately described.

*Capacity Building*: To what extent does the program increase the
grantee=s capacity to provide for the benefit of wildlife and their
habitat? (Maximum points - 25).

**Criteria Components**

a\. Extent to which the project contributes to tribal self-sufficiency
in fish and wildlife resource management.

b\. Extent to which the project results in identifiable benefits toward
development or updating of management plan.

c\. Extent to which the project results in the creation or improvement
of tribal wildlife ordinances and/or enforcement**.**

d\. Extent to which the project improves the fish and wildlife
management capabilities through infrastructure development and training.

*Contributions and Partnerships*: To what extent does the applicant
display commitment to the project through in-kind contributions or
matching funds and to what extent does it involve other non-federal
partners? (Maximum points - 5).

**Criteria Components**

a\. Extent to which the project clearly builds partnership alliances
with other tribes, organizations, or agencies.

b\. Extent to which the project leverages technical support and/or
financial resources provided through a partnership.

**[How Will Proposals Be Selected]{.underline}?**

The Service=s Regional Native American Liaisons will screen proposals
for eligibility and will coordinate a regional ranking process according
to the nationally uniform ranking criteria. Top regionally ranked
proposals will be recommended for funding. A national panel will review
and rank remaining proposals and provide recommendations to the
Service=s Director for funding. The Director will make the final
determination for grant approval.

**[Administrative Requirements]{.underline}**

The administrative requirements that apply to all projects funded
through the TWG are listed in Table 2. The documents listed in Table 2
establish principles for determining which costs are allowable or
eligible (Acost principles@) and describe other requirements that apply
to all tribes receiving TWG funding. These requirements apply to and
must be met by grantees and subgrantees of TWG funding. The Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) can be found at
[http://www.gpo.gov/nara/about‑cfr.html#page1](http://www.gpo.gov/nara/about%1Ecfr.html#page1)
(click on ABrowse and/or Search the CFR@). Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) circulars can be found at
<http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/index.html>. For projects that
are selected for funding, we will also offer additional technical
assistance to facilitate the prospective grantee=s understanding of the
financial requirements.

**Table 2. Administrative Requirements for TWG Funding Awards**

+----------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
| **Category:**  | **Specific Requirements:**                          |
+----------------+-----------------------------------------------------+
| Indian Tribes  | \* 43 CFR 12 (Administrative and Audit Requirements |
|                | and Cost Principles for Assistance Programs)        |
|                |                                                     |
|                | \* 43 CFR 18 (New Restrictions on Lobbying)         |
|                |                                                     |
|                | \* OMB Circular No. A‑87 (Cost Principles)          |
|                |                                                     |
|                | \* OMB Circular No. A‑102 (Grants and Cooperative   |
|                | Agreements)                                         |
|                |                                                     |
|                | \* OMB Circular No. A‑133 (Audits)                  |
+----------------+-----------------------------------------------------+

**[Definitions]{.underline}**

1\. *Conservation Recommendation* C The Fish and Wildlife Service=s
non-binding suggestions resulting from formal or informal consultation,
under the Endangered Species Act, that: (1) identify discretionary
measures a Federal agency can take to minimize or avoid the adverse
effects of a proposed action on listed or candidate species, or
designated critical habitat; (2) identify studies, monitoring, or
research to develop new information on listed or candidate species, or
designated critical habitat; and (3) include suggestions on how an
agency can assist species conservation as part of their action and in
furtherance of its authorities under Section 7(a)(1) of the Endangered
Species Act.

2\. *Biological Opinion* C Any document that includes: (1) the opinion
of the Fish and Wildlife Service or the National Marine Fisheries
Service as to whether or not a Federal action is likely to jeopardize
the continued existence of listed species, or result in the destruction
or adverse modification of designated critical habitat; (2) a summary of
the information on which the opinion is based; and (3) a detailed
discussion of the effects of the action on listed species or designated
critical habitat under the provisions of the Endangered Species Act.

3\. *Habitat* C The area that provides direct support for a given
species, population, or community. It includes all environmental
features that comprise an area such as air quality, water quality,
vegetation and soil characteristics, and water supply.

4\. *Mitigation* C Activities carried out under National Environmental
Policy Act regulations, for the purpose of moderating, reducing, or
alleviating the impacts of a proposed activity, including (a) avoiding
the impact by not taking a certain action; (b) minimizing impacts by
limiting the degree or magnitude of the action; (c) rectifying the
impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the affected
environment; (d) reducing or eliminating the impact over time by
undertaking preservation and maintenance operations during the life of
the action; and (e) compensating for the impact by replacing or
providing substitute resources or environments.

ATTACHMENT - I

**PROPOSED ACCOMPLISHMENTS (This element is for reporting purposes only
and will not be utilized in the competitive scoring process).**

Tribe:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Grant Program (Circle one): TWG TLIP

Project title:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Please use your best available information.

  ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------
  Number of wetlands acres restored/enhanced as a result of    
  this project                                                 

  Number of uplands acres restored/enhanced as a result of     
  this project                                                 

  Number of riparian stream/shoreline miles restored/enhanced  
  through as a result of this project                          

  Number of acres opened or enhanced for fish and wildlife     
  related recreation, including hunting, fishing, wildlife     
  observation, photography, interpretation, and environmental  
  education                                                    

  Listed species benefiting as a result of this project        
  *(attach list if necessary)*                                 
  ------------------------------------------------------------ ----------

**Definitions**

[Best Available Information]{.underline}: It is understood that exact
numbers may not be available prior to implementation. If exact
information is not readily available please provide as accurate an
estimate as possible.

[Endangered]{.underline}: A species that is likely to become extinct
throughout all or a significant portion of its range (see,
http://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/TESSWebpage)

[Listed Species]{.underline}: A species listed as threatened or
endangered under the Endangered Species Act

[Recreation]{.underline}: broadly defined to include active and passive
recreation

[Riparian area]{.underline}: The transition zone between permanently
saturated wetlands and uplands. These areas exhibit vegetation or
physical characteristics reflective of permanent surface or subsurface
water influence. Lands along, adjacent to, or contiguous with
perennially and intermittently flowing rivers and streams, glacial
potholes, and the shores of lakes and reservoirs with stable water
levels are typical riparian areas. Excluded are such sites as ephemeral
streams or washes that do not exhibit the presence of vegetation
dependent upon free water in the soil.

[Species]{.underline}: Includes any subspecies of fish or wildlife or
plants, and any distinct population segment of vertebrate fish or
wildlife

[Stream-mile]{.underline}: A mile as measured along the centerline of
the stream channel, including all perennial, intermittent and ephemeral
channels with associated riparian areas.

[Threatened Species]{.underline}: A species that is likely to become
endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant
portion of its range (see, http://ecos.fws.gov/tess_public/TESSWebpage)

[Uplands]{.underline}: Areas that are not inundated or saturated by
surface or ground water and support vegetation dependent on aerobic soil
conditions.

[Wetlands]{.underline}: Wetlands vary widely because of regional and
local differences in soils, topography, climate, hydrology, water
chemistry, vegetation, and other factors, including human disturbance.
Generally, wetlands are lands where saturation with water is the
dominant factor determining the nature of soil development and the types
of plant and animal communities living in the soil and on its surface.

9/30/2005

ATTACHMENT - II

**Standard Form 424 (APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE)**

**Supplemental Instructions for Use When Completing a SF 424 for
submission to Tribal Wildlife Grant Program**

You may print out this form and complete \"by hand\" or access and
complete the form electronically at <http://www.gsa.gov/forms/> or
<http://training.fws.gov/fedaid/toolkit/sf424-f.pdf>. Instructions for
completing the Standard Form 424 to accompany a TLIP proposal follow.

  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
  **BLOCK NUMBER & TITLE ON SF 424**  **SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS**

  1 ‑ Type of Submission              Check \"Application Construction\",
                                      or \"Application Non‑Construction\"
                                      or both. This program does not
                                      accept pre-applications.

  2 ‑ Date Submitted                  Enter date proposal submitted to
                                      the Service.

  3 ‑ Date Received by State          Leave blank.

  4 ‑ Date Received by Federal Agency Leave blank.

  5 ‑ Applicant Information           Enter legal name of applicant
                                      (tribe), complete address of
                                      applicant, and name and telephone
                                      number of contact person. Also,
                                      provide tribe's DUNS.

  6 ‑ Employer Identification         Provide the number assigned by
                                      Internal Revenue Service as tribe=s
                                      tax identification number.

  7 ‑ Type of Applicant               Enter "Indian tribe" in space
                                      provided.

  8 ‑ Type of Application             Enter only \"New.\"
  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------

  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
  9 ‑ Name of Federal Agency          Enter \"U.S. Fish and Wildlife
                                      Service.\"

  10 ‑ Catalog of Federal Domestic    Enter \"15.638\" and \"Tribal
  Assistance Number & Title           Landowner Incentive Program.\"

  11 ‑ Descriptive Title of           Enter title used on the title page
  Applicant\'s Project                of your project proposal.

  12 ‑ Areas Affected by Project      Self explanatory.

  13 ‑ Proposed Project Start         Self explanatory.
  Date/End Date                       
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| 14 ‑ Congressional Districts of  | List applicant=s (tribe=s)        |
| Applicant/Project                | Congressional District and any    |
|                                  | Congressional Districts affected  |
|                                  | by the project.                   |
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| 15 ‑ Estimated Funding           | Show all funding needed for the   |
|                                  | proposal. Include Federal agency  |
|                                  | and TLIP grant dollars in \"a\".  |
|                                  | Leave \"f\" blank.                |
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| 16 ‑ Is Application Subject to   | Check No (Project not covered by  |
| Review by State EO 12372         |                                   |
| Process?                         | E.O. 12372).                      |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| 17 ‑ Is Applicant Delinquent on  | This question applies to the      |
| any Federal Debt?                | applicant (tribe). Categories of  |
|                                  | debt include delinquent audit     |
|                                  | disallowances, loans, and taxes.  |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| 18 ‑ a through e                 | Enter information for proposal    |
|                                  | Project Officer. Must be signed   |
|                                  | by legal applicant (authorizing   |
|                                  | signature of organization         |
|                                  | performing work or responsible    |
|                                  | for performance of work). Blocks  |
|                                  | 18 a. through e. must be          |
|                                  | completed. If approved, the award |
|                                  | will be addressed to this person. |
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