National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Under This Cooperative Agreement, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and U.s. Fish and Wildlife (FWS) Will Manage Year Three of the America the Beautiful Challenge (atbc). Utilizing Funding Authorized by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (also Known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) P.L. 117-58 Section 40804(4) Ecosystem Restoration, NFWF Will Work With FWS to Administer a Competitive Grant Program With the Goal of Streamlining Funding Opportunities for New Voluntary Conservation and Restoration Projects Around the United States. NFWF Has a Shared Mission With FWS and a Longstanding Commitment to Successful Competitive Conservation Grant Program Delivery Around the Country. Funded Projects Will Advance Existing Landscape Conservation Plans and or Propose to Knit Together a Diverse Stakeholder Partnership That Develops and or Implements New Conservation Plans. Atbc Will Maximize Conservation and Ecosystem Services, Bolster Local Economies, Engage Underserved Communities, Expand Public Access to Nature, and Improve Community Resilience.