1) Upper Midwest and Great Lakes LCC RFP (closes April 19, 2013)
The Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC) is seeking project ideas for potential funding in 2013. The LCC identifies, prioritizes, and supports research addressing scientific uncertainties to inform conservation across the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes geography. Grant application packages are due by April 19, 2013.
For consideration, projects must address at least one of the following themes identified by the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes LCC:
Identifying and integrating objectives for waterfowl habitat, waterfowl populations, and people
Identifying regional themes and needs across State Wildlife Action Plans in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region
Incorporating impacts of future climate and socioeconomic drivers into the fish habitat condition assessment in the Midwest
Identifying or developing a hierarchical geographic framework and conservation targets for Upper Midwest and Great Lakes regional landscape conservation design
Understanding needs and best practices for effective information transfer between science and management communities
The notice of funding availability and application process is posted on Grants.gov. The funding opportunity number is F13AS00119. Additional application instructions and materials are available at http://www.greatlakeslcc.org/?p=862.
"All things are possible with spatially explicit, measurable population goals, administered by a coordinated partnership at multiple scales of influence."-Andy Paulios