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From page 11... ... The final section of the chapter is the matrix of funding opportunities in the form of Table 1. GRANTS.GOV WEBSITE The grants.gov website is intended to be a comprehensive source of information on available federal grant programs. Read the entire page →
From page 12... ... Development of airport noise compatibility programs 3. Implementation of noise compatibility measures, including sound insulation and acquisition of residential property for noise impacted facilities including schools, medical facilities, and churches Owner/ operator of an AIPeligible airport or communities adjacent to a large or medium hub airport 49 USC §§47504, 47505, 47141; 14 CFR Part 150; AC150/5120-1; www.faa.gov/e nvironmental/a irport_noise ; www.faa.gov/a irports/aip (for general AIP information applicable to environmental grants Grants Local Match -- 80% large and medium hub airports 95% for all other airports Start noise exposure map and noise compatibility process -- 2 yr before planned award of grant Submit NEM and NCP to FAA for approval -- 180 days before request for funds Submit funding request to FAA -- February preceding the fiscal year funds are desired; e.g., February 2010 for FY 2011 grants Bid project -- 2nd quarter of fiscal year funds are desired (e.g., March 2010 for FY 2010 grants Noise compatibility measures are eligible for funding only if included in FAA-approved Part 150 NCP except: soundproofing of educational and medical facilities. Read the entire page →
From page 13... ... Jake Plante 202-493-4875 jake.plante@fa a.gov Grants Local match -- 75% large and medium hub airports 95% all other airports Project formulation -- 2 yr before planned award of grant request for funds Submit funding request to FAA -- February preceding the fiscal year funds are desired; e.g., Feb. 2010 for FY 2011 grants Bid project -- 2nd quarter of fiscal funds are desired (e.g., March 2010 for FY 2010 grants) Read the entire page →
From page 14... ... Application submitted to local FAA Airports office Extensive administrative and post-grant requirements outlined in FAA Order 5100.38C and Appendix A of this report Aside from VALE and noise compatibility grants, environmenttal grants are not typically high priority Development of AIP funding plans by FAA is a continuous process. In some cases identification of a project may need to occur up to five yr before planned funding BLM Idaho Native Plant Materials Development Resource and species conservation Projects to collect and preserve uncommon native plant seeds for restoration, conservation, and Eligibility open to all, but project team must include a botanist 43 USC §1737(b) Read the entire page →
From page 15... ... Specific page limits for applications Standard OMB audit and record keeping requirements Potentially open to state- owned airports or locally owned airports through partnering, if airports on or near BLM lands Agency/ Program Resource Area Eligible Projects Sponsor Eligibility Statutory Authority and Guidance, Contact Information Form of Assistance, Local Participation Rate, Funding Limits, Administrative Requirements Timeline and Application Procedures Administrative and Post-grant Requirements Notes (Table 1 continued on the next page) Table 1 continued Read the entire page →
From page 16... ... L 106291, Title IV Cooperative agreement No local matching share required, but will increase priority of funding January 29 -- Solicitation issued May 1 -- Applications due Applications must be filed through grants.gov Standard federal administrative requirements apply Standard OMB audit and record keeping requirements Quarterly financial reports; annual performance reports BLM Utah Challenge Cost Share Program Habitat, resource conservation Historic and cultural resources Projects in Utah for: Habitat improvement Noxious weed eradication Cultural, historic resources Nonfederal partners with existing cooperative agreement 31 USC §6305 43 USC §1737 16 USC 1535 Pub. Read the entire page →
From page 17... ... and register with CCR Standard OMB audit and record keeping requirements Quarterly financial reports; annual performance reports states available at http://www.b lm.gov/herita ge/adventure s/research/St atePages/PD Fs/fy05chlg.p df Later years not accessible BLM New Mexico Challenge Cost Share Program Habitat, resource conservation Historic and cultural resources Projects in New Mexico for: Habitat improvement Noxious weed eradication Native plant conservation Cultural historic resources All nonfederal partners Challenge Cost Share Appropriation Act Pub. Read the entire page →
From page 18... ... 4101 http://www.fe ma.gov/govern ment/grant/fma /index.shtm http://www.fe ma.gov/library/ viewRecord.do ? id=3649 Grants Local match -- 25% Local match may be reduced to 10% for severe repetitive loss properties if applicant has an approved Severe Repetitive Loss Strategy June 1 -- Unified grant guidance issued December 4 -- Applications due Applications submitted through FEMA electronic grant portal eGrants at https://portal.fe ma.gov BCA required except for acquisition and demolition of damaged property Approved hazard mitigation plan required and project must be consistent with plan All activities must conform to 44 CFR Part 9 Detailed information on eligibility, administrative requirements, and application process available at 2nd listed URL Other FEMA funding opportunities appear to be tied to flood Agency/ Program Resource Area Eligible Projects Sponsor Eligibility Statutory Authority and Guidance, Contact Information Form of Assistance, Local Participation Rate, Funding Limits, Administrative Requirements Timeline and Application Procedures Administrative and Post-grant Requirements Notes Table 1 continued (Table 1 continued on the next page) Read the entire page →
From page 19... ... Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Funds Endangered species, habitat "Traditional" conservation grants (e.g., habitat restoration, surveys, reintroduction) for candidate, listed and recently recovered species Habitat Conservation Planning Assistance grants to fund development of Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs) Read the entire page →
From page 20... ... 5 -- Applications due Applications must be filed through grants.gov Standard OMB audit and reporting requirements Link to FWS regional boundaries available at http://www.f ws.gov/where/ FWS Region 5 Challenge Cost Share Program Resource, habitat conservation, invasive species Projects for: Invasive species control Habitat restoration States, local governments Higher education institutions Non-profits Virginia Rettig (413) 253-8559; Virginia_Rettig @fws.gov Cooperative agreement Local share not listed Mar. Read the entire page →
From page 21... ... Grant, cooperative agreement, project agreement, direct payment Local match -- not required, but recommended Apr. 15 -- Solicitation issued July 2 -- Applications due Paper applications or electronic applications submitted through grants.gov Note: In some states, application process may be subject to EO 12372, Intergovernmental review of Projects must be completed by the end of the fiscal year after award Standard OMB audit and record keeping requirements Quarterly financial reports; annual performance reports Actions regarding wildlife must be consistent with FAA policies on wildlife hazards Information on writing proposals at 2nd listed URL Additional information available at 3rd listed URL Agency/ Program Resource Area Eligible Projects Sponsor Eligibility Statutory Authority and Guidance, Contact Information Form of Assistance, Local Participation Rate, Funding Limits, Administrative Requirements Timeline and Application Procedures Administrative and Post-grant Requirements Notes (Table 1 continued on the next page) Read the entire page →
From page 22... ... 22 -- Applications due Paper applications or electronic applications through grants.gov Note: In some states, application process may be subject to EO 12372, Intergovernmental review of Federal Programs Standard OMB audit and record keeping requirements Quarterly financial reports; annual performance reports Requirements of Department of Interior Form DI-2010 Information on past grants available at http://www.f ws.gov/mid west/Endang ered/grants/ index.html Link to FWS regional boundaries available at http://www.f ws.gov/where/ http://wsfrprog rams.fws.gov/ (Table 1 continued on the next page) Table 1 continued Read the entire page →
From page 23... ... 19 -- Solicitation issued May 14 -- Applications due Paper CCR registration required 7 CFR 30153019, 3052 contain additional administrative Technical guidance at listed URLs (Table 1 continued on the next page) Table 1 continued Read the entire page →
From page 24... ... Title IX of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 Grants or guaranteed loans Local match -- 75% for grants, 25% for guaranteed loans Issued April 24 Applications due June 30 Electronic applications through grants.gov or paper application filed with individual state offices 7 CFR Part 4280, Subpart B Environmental review documents required under 7 CFR Part 1940, Subpart G Airports may not be directly eligible, but there may be potential teaming opportunity with rural cooperatives Agency/ Program Resource Area Eligible Projects Sponsor Eligibility Statutory Authority and Guidance, Contact Information Form of Assistance, Local Participation Rate, Funding Limits, Administrative Requirements Timeline and Application Procedures Administrative and Post-grant Requirements Notes (Table 1 continued on the next page) Table 1 continued Read the entire page →
From page 25... ... Electronic submittals by e-mail to EPA requirements for grants are listed at www.epa.gov/ ogd/AppKit/ applicable_epa_ regulations_and_ description.htm. Airports may have to team with a qualifying non-profit or another local, state, or government agency Fuel Blends Hybrid Vehicles Fuel Efficiency Technologies Clean Cities Coalition Listing http://www.afd c.energy.gov/cl eancities/progs /coalition_loca tions.php . Read the entire page →
From page 26... ... (incremental costs of cleaner technology only) Repowering with cleaner diesel of alternative fuel engines Reducing long duration idling Eligible fleets include: Busses Medium & heavy-duty trucks Cargo handling equipment (including at airports) Read the entire page →
From page 27... ... OMB implemented the Single Audit Act through issuance of OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations. Differences Between AIP and Other Federal Grant Programs Perhaps the most significant difference between the administration of AIP grants and other competitive grant programs is the process of project selection and award. Read the entire page →
From page 28... ... Programs are discussed by federal agency and program with the FAA opportunities included. Federal Aviation Administration The primary focus of environmental funding under AIP (in terms of the dollar amounts of grants) Read the entire page →
From page 29... ... Fish and Wildlife Service The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) offers a variety of funding opportunities that may be available to support airport environmental initiatives. Read the entire page →

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... The final section of the chapter is the matrix of funding opportunities in the form of Table 1. GRANTS.GOV WEBSITE The grants.gov website is intended to be a comprehensive source of information on available federal grant programs.