Refuges and Wildlife
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To provide technical and financial assistance to identify, conserve, manage, and enhance the natural, historical, and cultural resources and physical infrastructure of the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS); deliver public access and high-quality outdoor recreational opportunities; build a volunteer cadre, and inspire the next generation of hunters, anglers and wildlife enthusiasts through work on and off NWRS managed lands and waters. This program also encourages coordination and integration of efforts between U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) programs and interested parties to accomplish successful prevention or management of invasive species. Projects must conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife and plants on and off NWRS managed lands for the continuing benefit of the American people.
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Estimated 200 awards Program issued 61 awards.
In FY18 the program issued 28 new awards.
In FY19 the program funded 54 projects.
In FY20 the program issued 58 awards.
In FY21 the program issued 98 awards.
Program received 79 applications and made 77 awards.
Program received 140 applications and issued 122 awards.
Program anticipates receiving 150 applications and issuing 130 awards.
Program anticipates receiving 160 applications and issuing 140 awards.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.