Applications - Wolf-Livestock Demonstration Project Grant Program

Ecological Services Program
Wolf-Livestock Demonstration Project Grant Program
Notice of Availability of Federal Assistance
Program Overview Information:
Federal Agency Name:

Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
Ecological Services Program

Funding Opportunity Title:

Wolf-Livestock Demonstration Project Grant Program (WLDPGP)

Announcement Type:

Initial announcement for the fiscal year 2015 request for proposals

Funding Opportunity
Number:

F15AS00209

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 15.666 Endangered Species
Conservation-Wolf Livestock Loss Compensation and Prevention
Dates: Due date for applications is July 15, 2015. States and tribes are encouraged to submit
proposals to their State Single Point of Contact for review under Executive Order 12372 (if
necessary) concurrent with their submission to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service).
Additional Information:
Subtitle C of the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-11) authorizes the
Wolf-Livestock Demonstration Project Grant Program with two purposes: (1) prevention - grant
dollars to assist livestock producers in undertaking proactive, nonlethal activities to reduce the
risk of livestock loss due to predation by wolves, and (2) compensation - grant dollars to
reimburse livestock producers for livestock losses due to such predation. Included in the
authorization language was direction that the program be established as a grant program to
provide funding to states and tribes, that the Federal cost-share not exceed 50 percent, and that
funds be expended equally between the two purposes.
The Service is initiating a competitive program to states and tribes in accordance with P.L. 11111. States and tribes may compete for prevention or compensation grants. Grant amounts will
be contingent upon the quality and number of proposals received.
The Service is soliciting project proposals for financial assistance under the WLDPGP. This
document describes how you can apply for funding under the WLDPGP and how we will
determine which project proposals will be funded. Please read each of the following sections
carefully. Each section contains important information regarding the WLDPGP grant program:
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I. Funding Opportunity Description,
II. Award Information,
III. Eligibility Information,
IV. Application and Submission Information,
V. Application Review Information,
VI. Award Administration Information,
VII. Agency Contacts, and
VIII. Other Information.
I. Funding Opportunity Description
This program provides grants to states and tribes to support livestock producers conducting
proactive, non-lethal activities to reduce the risk of livestock loss due to predation by wolves and
to compensate livestock producers, as appropriate, for livestock losses due to such predation.
II. Award Information
States and tribes must submit proposals for the Wolf-Livestock Demonstration Project Grant
Program to compete for grant dollars for the use of proactive, nonlethal activities to reduce the
risk of livestock loss or for grant dollars to compensate livestock producers for livestock losses
due to such predation. Proactive preventive measures may include, but are not limited to,
fencing, livestock guard dogs, and range riders who patrol areas occupied by livestock and
susceptible to predation by wolves. Qualifying projects must include a 50 percent non-Federal
cost share. Qualifying livestock includes cattle, swine, horses, mules, sheep, goats, livestock
guard animals, and other domestic animals.
Funding will be awarded based on national competition. The range of grant awards is expected
to vary by program. Following a regional review of WLDPGP prevention and compensation
grant proposals, all eligible proposals will be forwarded to the Headquarters Office for final
award recommendations to the Director. The Service will make award selections for the
competitive programs based upon the proposals submitted through this announcement. States
and tribes should not initiate a project in expectation of WLDPGP funding, nor purchase
materials until such time as they receive the final grant award document signed by an authorized
Service official.

III. Eligibility Information
1. Eligible Applicants
The WLDPGP funds will be allocated competitively directly to states and tribes through grants.
The selected states and tribes will establish their own procedures for accepting applications from
private entities (including individual ranchers, for-profit corporations, and not-for-profit
corporations) interested in obtaining WLDPGP funds.
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To be eligible to receive a grant, a state or tribe must:
(1) designate an appropriate agency of the state or tribal government to administer one or
both aspects of the program funded by the grant;
(2) establish one or more accounts to receive grant funds;
(3) maintain files of all claims received under programs funded by the grant, including
supporting documentation;
(4) submit to the Service’s Regional Program Coordinator (see Table 2, Section VII)
(A) annual reports that include—
(i) a summary of claims and expenditures under the program during the
year and
(ii) a description of any action taken on the claims and
(B) such other reports as the Secretary may require to assist in determining the
effectiveness of activities provided assistance under this program (described
below under VI. Award Administration Information); and
(5) promulgate rules for reimbursing livestock producers under the program
Depredation Compensation Grants:
(1) commitment to ensure proper documentation, retain receipts, and records of matching
funds expended,
(2) ability to protect the evidence of depredation,
(3) coordination with local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS)-Wildlife Services field representatives, or other
authorized official, who will coordinate an investigation, and
(4) documentation to ensure payments of fair-market value.
Nonlethal Prevention Grants:
(1) commitment to ensure proper documentation, retain receipts, and records of matching
funds expended,
(2) applicant demonstration of good faith effort to avoid conflicts, and
(3) demonstrated effectiveness of nonlethal measures.
2. Cost Sharing or Matching
Qualifying projects must include at a minimum a 50 percent non-Federal cost share. The cost
share may be cash or a third party in-kind contribution, such as volunteer efforts and donations
of goods or services.
3. Other
The following additional criteria apply to all WLDPGP grants and must be satisfied for a project
to receive WLDPGP funding:
(1) A proposal cannot include U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Full-Time Equivalent
(FTE) costs.
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(2) A proposal cannot seek funding for projects that serve to satisfy regulatory
requirements of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) including complying with a
biological opinion under section 7 of the ESA or fulfilling commitments of a Habitat
Conservation Plan under section 10 of the ESA, or for projects that serve to satisfy other
Federal regulatory requirements (e.g., mitigation for Federal permits).
(3) State or tribal administrative costs must either be assumed by the state or tribe, or
included in the proposal in accordance with Federal requirements.
IV. Application and Submission Information
Competing states and tribes must complete and submit an SF 424 (Application for Federal
Assistance) and a narrative proposal to the Service for expenditure of the WLDPGP funds.
1. Address to Request Application Package
Please contact the appropriate Regional Program Coordinator listed in Table 2, Section VII
below for additional assistance.
2. Content and Form of Application
States and tribes must follow the instructions in this document. Electronic submission of
applications is encouraged but not required.
The Service will also accept hard copy and electronic applications. Hard copy applications must:
(1) only be bound by a single binder clip), (2) submitted electronically or via hard copy through
the mail (not be submitted by facsimile), (3) be printed on only one side of the paper, (4) be
printed on paper measuring 8.5 by 11 inches, (5) include one signed original SF 424 and
supporting information, and (6) be received by the appropriate Regional Office listed in Table 2,
Section VII by July 15, 2015.
For electronic application submission through the Grants.gov internet site (www.grants.gov), you
must follow all instructions provided by Grants.gov to ensure that your electronic application is
received by July 15, 2015. We will ONLY accept electronic applications that are submitted
through Grants.gov. We will not accept any other form of electronic application. The
application process through Grants.gov requires that applicants complete a registration process
and requires that all materials submitted are completely and accurately filled out. Please note
that Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1.1 or newer
(http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2_allversions.html) is required to submit and
download applications via Grants.gov.
We encourage you to contact the Regional Program Coordinator listed in Table 2, Section VII
prior to submitting an application if you have questions regarding what information must be
submitted. An incomplete application will not be considered for funding.
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The application consists of a completed SF 424 and a narrative description of your project. The
ultimate size of the proposal will depend on its complexity, but we request that you minimize the
size of the narrative description of the proposal. Additionally, only information that is pertinent
to the proposal should be included (e.g., it is not necessary to include the resumes of project
personnel).
The proposal must include a reasonably detailed budget indicating how the funding will be used
and how each State/tribe is contributing. The proposal must also indicate the time commitment
for maintaining the project’s benefits. The project proposal should also indicate 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 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 subsequent years.
The narrative description of your project proposal should specifically address each of the review
criteria. We recommend the following format for the project narrative.

WOLF-LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
GRANT APPLICATION
PROJECT TITLE: State your request for a Depredation Compensation Grant or Prevention
Grant. If requesting funds from both components, provide separate proposals for each
component.
PROJECT SCOPE AND NEED: Characterize the area to be covered and the extent of wolf
depredation damage that has occurred in the area to be covered by the requested funds.
Suggestions for presentation of this information include describing the number (or value) and
type of livestock that have been lost, or some other description of the average extent of losses in
the past 12 months or an average of the past 3 years.
APPROACH: For Depredation Compensation Grants – Identify how the required non-Federal
cost-share will be achieved. Describe the numbers of past depredation events and the anticipated
need for future depredation funds. Describe how the value of reimbursement is determined and
the procedures that will be used to verify that available funds will be used to compensate for
losses caused by wolves. Describe any key cooperators and their respective roles in the program.
Describe the extent of any public involvement in the administration of your compensation
program. Describe your program’s procedures to maintain records that will support reporting to
the Service how the funds were expended.
For Prevention Grants – Identify how the required non-Federal cost-share will be achieved.
Describe what types of activities the requested funds will be used to support (e.g., range riders,
guard dogs, fladry). Describe key cooperators and their respective roles in the program.
Describe public involvement in the administration of your prevention program and list key
cooperators (e.g., Wildlife Services, NGOs) and their respective roles. Describe your program’s
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procedures to maintain records that will support reporting how the funds were expended.
Describe efforts to encourage participation in prevention activities and how grant funds will
promote such participation. Describe how the grantee will assess the effectiveness of funded
prevention activities and report those results to the Service.
ESTIMATED COST: Identify the total amount of Federal funds requested and the total amount
of matching funds provided, through cash or a third party in-kind contribution, such as volunteer
efforts and donations of goods or services. Estimates should include separate prices for materials
and labor.
Your proposal should be submitted with the review criteria, as described below, in mind. Project
descriptions that clearly address the specific review criteria in an organized manner will facilitate
proposal review and scoring.
Applicants must provide an Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424). This form is available
from http://www.grants.gov or from the Regional Program Coordinators. This form must be
signed by the official with the authority and responsibility to commit the state/tribe to participate
in this program. Applications without this completed form will not be considered.
3. Submission Dates and Times
Applications must be received by July 15, 2015.
4. Intergovernmental Review
The WLDPGP is eligible for coverage under Executive Order (EO) 12372 “Intergovernmental
review of Federal Programs.” EO 12372 was issued to foster the intergovernmental partnership
and strengthen federalism by relying on state and local processes for the coordination and review
of proposed Federal financial assistance and direct Federal development. The EO allows each
State to designate an entity to perform this function. States should contact the Service’s
Regional Program Coordinator (see Table 2, Section VII) and/or the State Single Point of
Contact (SPOC) for EO 12372 for more information on the process the state requires to be
followed in applying for assistance, if the state has selected the program for review. A complete
list of the names and addresses for the SPOCs may be found at
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants_spoc
5. Funding Restrictions
At this time, participation in the Wolf-Livestock Demonstration Project Grant Program is
available to States and tribes. Individuals or corporations seeking funds will need to work
through the procedures established by their State or tribal wildlife management/animal damage
control agency.
WLDPGP funds are not available for land or easement purchase.
Environmental effects of projects funded through the WLDPG must be minor or negligible.
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We cannot reimburse you for time that you expend or costs that you incur in developing a project
or preparing the application, or in any discussions or negotiations you may have with us prior to
the award. Pre-award costs will not be allowed. We will not accept such expenditures as part of
your cost share. The costs proposed to be funded through the WLDPGP may not exceed 50
percent of the total costs. The total costs of a project consist of all allowable costs you incur,
including the value of in-kind contributions, in accomplishing project objectives during the life
of the project.
The grant award document will specify the project requirements. In order to receive funding, the
prospective grantee will also need to provide assurances and certifications of compliance with
other Federal requirements. For example, see Standard Form 424B (Non-construction) or
Standard Form 424D (Construction) available at http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/forms/sf424-mandatory-family.html#sortby=1. The form must be signed by the official with the
authority and responsibility to commit the State/tribe to participate in this program. You should
not initiate your project until you receive notification from an authorized Service official.
6. Other Submission Requirements
No other submission requirements pertain to the WLDPGP,
V. Application Review Information
1. Criteria
Requests for grant funding must be submitted by State or tribal governments. Each individual
State or tribal government will establish procedures for dispersal of funds to qualifying
recipients.
State and tribal proposals will initially be reviewed by the Fish and Wildlife Service’s Regional
Ecological Services Office staff for both Depredation Compensation Grants and Prevention
Grants. The following criteria will be used by Regional Office staff to evaluate proposals.
Proposal should be submitted with the review criteria, as described below, in mind. Project
descriptions that clearly address the specific review criteria in an organized manner will facilitate
proposal review and scoring.
2. Review and Selection Process
Fish and Wildlife Service’s Regional Office reviews will be provided to the Headquarters Office
staff for final grant award recommendations. All proposals will compete at a national level for
funding. A panel of Service representatives will assess the applications submitted and make
funding recommendations to the Service Director. The Director will use the recommendations in
selecting projects, although geographic distribution of funds, the amount of funding requested
and other factors may also be considered. Partial funding of one or more projects, when
practicable, may be considered.
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SERVICE REVIEW OF DEPREDATION COMPENSATION GRANT PROPOSAL
Regional Staff: Please evaluate each proposal separately. You may attach additional written
explanations for the categories in this form if the space provided is inadequate.
WOLF-LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
DEPREDATION COMPENSATION GRANTS
EVALUATION FORM

Project Title___________________________________________________________________
Region _____
State Agency or Tribal Government________________________________________________

Service contact for more information________________________________________________

Estimated total cost of proposal ___________________________________________________

Percent of cost to be borne by non-Federal entities (list by entity and % of cost) _____________

Amount of funding requested (total cost minus the non-Federal match) ___________________
Provide a brief narrative description that will serve as an “Executive Summary” of the grant
request to be used for outreach purposes. Review and score (30 points maximum) each
proposal’s Extent of Wolf Depredation, Program Evaluation and Record Keeping, and Reporting
and Coordination.

EXTENT OF WOLF DEPREDATION
1) The purpose of this section is to assess the anticipated need for compensation funds by
reviewing the past numbers and appraised value of livestock depredation by wolves. Estimate
events only if investigated by a local USDA Wildlife Services (Wildlife Services) field
representative, or other authorized State or tribal investigator.
Review the number of confirmed wolf depredation events in past 12 months, or the average
number of confirmed events in the past 3 years as an estimate of future depredation events.
Summarize fair market value of losses. Indirect costs (moving animals, etc.) are not covered;
however veterinary bills for confirmed injuries to livestock caused by wolves may be covered.
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Score: On a scale of 1 to 10, rank the total annual anticipated need of depredation compensation
with 1 being less than $25,000/year, 5 being approximately $100,000/year, and 10 representing
an anticipated need of more than $250,000/year. No compensation points provided for
unconfirmed or missing livestock (10 points maximum). _____
PROGRAM EVALUATION AND RECORD KEEPING
2) The purpose of this section is to evaluate how robust the State or tribal wolf-livestock program
is in terms of the procedures for investigation management and record keeping.
Rank program efficiencies. Review the rigor of the applicant’s program, including the process
for confirming depredation by wolves, the availability of trained investigators, procedures for
differentiating confirmed versus probable wolf depredations and the adequacy of record keeping.
Score: One a scale of 1 (low) to 10 (high) rank the effectiveness of the program, focusing on the
depredation investigation and record keeping procedures (10 points maximum). _____
REPORTING AND COORDINATION
3) The purpose of this section is to evaluate the procedures for reporting documenting livestock
depredation and the coordination with local USDA Wildlife Services field representatives or
other authorized State or tribal investigator, and other partners.
Review the process for reporting depredation investigations, and the transparency of the program
with partners and the public.
Score: On a scale of 1 to 10, rank the reliability of the reporting and coordination procedures. A
higher ranking should be given to programs with coordinated wolf-livestock interaction
prevention programs. A higher ranking should also be given to established programs with a high
percentage of livestock producers participating (10 points maximum). _____
DEPREDATION GRANTS Total points: ________

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SERVICE REVIEW OF PREVENTION GRANT PROPOSAL
WOLF-LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
PREVENTION GRANTS
(PROACTIVE, NONLETHAL MEASURES)
EVALUATION FORM
Regional Staff: Please fill out this form completely. You may attach additional written
explanations for the categories in this form if the space provided is inadequate.

Project Title__________________________________________________________
Region _____
State Agency or Tribal Government________________________________________________
Service contact for more information _________________________________________
Percent of cost to be borne by non-Federal entities (list by entity and % of cost) ___________
Amount of funding requested (total cost minus the non-Federal match)
Provide a brief narrative description that will serve as an “Executive Summary” of the grant
request to be used for outreach purposes. Review and score (20 points maximum) each
proposal’s Proactive Techniques and Outreach and Coordination.

PROACTIVE TECHNIQUES
1) The purpose of this section is to evaluate the extent to which the requested funds would foster
increased use of prevention measures or encourage the development of new preventative
measures. Prevention tools and incentives should be designed to decrease the risk of wolflivestock interactions, and reduce the extent of livestock losses caused by wolves.
Consider the percentage of landowners in wolf areas using nonlethal techniques to deter or
preclude wolf depredation of livestock. A variety of visual and auditory scare devices may be
used, including electric fences, fladry or other flagging, range riders, increased monitoring,
Radio‐Activated Guard (RAG) devices, livestock guard dogs, and modification of husbandry
practices. State/tribal agencies may purchase and loan prevention supplies, such as radio
receivers in accordance with applicable Federal financial assistance regulations. Funds may be
used to pay salaries of range riders and for the care and feeding of documented livestock guard
dogs. Consideration may also be given for incentives to participate in the program.

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Score: Consider the percentage of livestock producers using nonlethal techniques, incentives for
implementing nonlethal strategies, and the demonstrated effectiveness of any ongoing prevention
measures or the likelihood of success if the proposal is to develop new techniques. Rank from 1
(low) to 10 (high) planned nonlethal techniques used with various number/age/type of livestock
and the areas to be protected (10 points maximum).
_

OUTREACH AND COORDINATION
2) The purpose of this section is to evaluate coordination strategies of States/tribes with partners
regarding livestock depredation management and efforts to reduce wolf-livestock interactions.
Review the program’s demonstrated or planned work with partners including local USDA
Wildlife Services and nongovernmental organizations. A higher score should be provided to
States/tribes with a cooperative or interagency system to approve projects, or programs that use
the results of local nonlethal strategies to guide future nonlethal preventative measures and
expenditures. The highest ranking will go to programs committed to fostering coexistence
between wolves and livestock producers.
Score: Consider the program’s efforts to involve potentially affected livestock producers, the
planned coordination with USDA Wildlife Services and other partners, and the contribution of
the program to wolf conservation (10 points maximum). ______

PREVENTION GRANTS - Total points: ____________

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VI. Award Administration Information
The Service, the Department of the Interior, and the Office of Management and Budget have
established requirements concerning Federal financial assistance. This includes established
principles for determining which costs are allowable or eligible based on the type of applicant
(see Table 1, this Section). Your application must comply with these requirements.
1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements
Listed in the table below are administrative requirements that may apply to your project if
funded through the WLDPGP. The documents listed below establish principles for determining
which costs are allowable or eligible (“cost principles”) and describe other requirements that
apply to receiving WLDPGP funding. These requirements apply to grantees and subgrantees of
WLDPGP funding. In some cases, the requirements vary depending upon the type of
organization receiving the funding or that is a subgrantee of the funding.
In addition, States and tribes must comply with all Federal laws including, but not limited to,
compliance with environmental statutes such as the ESA, National Environmental Policy Act
and National Historic Preservation Act as applicable.
On June 27, 2003, The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a Federal Register
notice (68 FR 38402) that announced final policy issuance on the use of a universal identifier by
grant applicants. The policy requires applicants applying for Federal grants or cooperative
agreements on or after October 1, 2003, to acquire a Data Universal Number System (DUNS)
number All applicants for WLDPGP funding MUST acquire a DUNS number to be submitted
with the proposal. Organizations can receive a DUNS number at no cost by calling the dedicated
toll-free DUNS number request line at 1-866-705-5711.
Table 1. Administrative Requirements for WLDPGP Funding Awards
Category:

Specific Requirements:

Individuals, private
firms, and other nonprofits excluded from
coverage under 2
CFR Part 230 (OMB
Circular No. A-122)

* Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 31.2
* 43 CFR 18 (New Restrictions on Lobbying)
* 48 CFR 31 or FAR 31.2 (Contracts with Commercial Organizations)

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Non-Profit
Organizations
covered under 2 CFR
Part 230 (OMB
Circular No. A-122)

* 43 CFR 12 (Administrative and Audit Requirements and Cost
Principles for Assistance Programs)
* 43 CFR 18 (New Restrictions on Lobbying)
* 2 CFR 215 (Administrative Requirements for Grants)
* 2 CFR 230 (Cost Principles)
* OMB Circular No. A-133 (Audits)
Educational
* 43 CFR 12 (Administrative and Audit Requirements and Cost
Institutions (even if
Principles for Assistance Programs)
part of a State or local * 43 CFR 18 (New Restrictions on Lobbying)
* 2 CFR 220 (Cost Principles)
government)
* 2 CFR 215 (Administrative Requirements for Grants)
* OMB Circular No. A-133 (Audits)
States, local
* 43 CFR 12 (Administrative and Audit Requirements and Cost
governments, and
Principles for Assistance Programs)
Indian tribes
* 43 CFR 18 (New Restrictions on Lobbying)
* 2 CFR 225 (Cost Principles)
* OMB Circular No. A-102 (Grants and Cooperative Agreements)
* OMB Circular No. A-133 (Audits)
The State or tribal wildlife management/animal damage control agency will be provided with a
grant for funding qualifying projects that meet the requirements established by the State.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:
Obligation of Funds: The Service’s goal is to obligate WLDPGP funds to States and tribes
shortly following the award notification. States and tribal governments will assist the Service in
meeting this goal by providing necessary documents for grant issuance as soon as possible
following the grant award notifications.
Expenditure of Funds: The Service will follow all applicable laws and regulations in regard to
the expenditure of awarded funding.
2. Reporting
Financial and performance reporting requirements are specified in 43 CFR 12.80 and 12.81, and
in the Interim Guidance for Financial Status and Performance Reporting, dated May 15, 2009.
In general, OMB Circulars A-102 §_.40 and _.41 and 2 CFR 215 specify requirements for both
financial and program performance reporting. Service guidance on financial and performance
reporting is available in 516 FW 1 (http://www.fws.gov/policy/516fw1.html) and 516. FW 2
(http://www.fws.gov/policy/516fw2.html). Grantees may be required to complete the following
financial form:
•

SF-425, Federal Financial Report

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OMB Circulars A-102 §_.40 and 2 CFR 215 also set forth requirements for submission of
grantee program performance reports. A performance report is due annually within 90 days of
the anniversary of the start date of the grant and a final report is due 90 days after the grant
expiration.
Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Audits of States, Local
Governments, and Non-Profit organizations), non-Federal entities that receive financial
assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal Awards will have a single or a program-specific audit
conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal
awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No.
A-133.
Records: Records must be maintained for 3 years following the submission of the final
expenditure report or until final action has been taken on any litigation, claim or audit finding.
VII. Agency Contacts
Please refer to the table below for a list of Regional Program Coordinators. Information on the
WLDPGP is also available from the Branch of Recovery and State Grants, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS:ES, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803.
Table 2. List of Regional Program Coordinators and Where To Send Project Proposals
Service
Region

States or Territory where Where to send your WLDPGP
the project will occur
project proposal

Regional WLDPGP
Contact and Phone
Number

Region 1 Idaho, Oregon,
Washington,

Regional Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Eastside Federal Complex
911 N.E. 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232-4181

Barbara Behan
(503/231-2066)

Region 2 Arizona, New Mexico,

Regional Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
500 Gold Avenue SW., Room 4012
Albuquerque, NM 87102

Susan MacMullin
(505/248-7476)

Region 3 Michigan, Minnesota,
and Wisconsin

Regional Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Bishop Henry Whipple Federal
Building
One Federal Drive
Fort Snelling, MN 55111-4056

Thomas Magnuson
(612/713-5467)

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Region 6 Montana and Wyoming

Regional Director
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
134 Union Blvd., Suite 645
Lakewood, CO 80228

Mike Jimenez
(307/330-5631)

VIII. Other Information
Please note that the Federal Government is not obligated to make any awards as a result of this
announcement, and only official Service grant officers can bind the Government to the
expenditure of funds.
OMB Control Number – 1018- 0154
Expiration Date: 12/31/2015
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT: The Paperwork Reduction Act requires us to
tell you why we are collecting this information, how we will use it, and whether or not you have
to respond. We will use the information that we collect to evaluate applications submitted to
acquire funding for Wolf-Livestock Demonstration Project Grant Program funds. Your response
is required to obtain or retain a benefit (grant funding). We estimate that it will take
approximately 8 hours to complete an application, 4 hours to complete each report, and 10 hours
for recordkeeping, including time necessary to review instructions, gather and maintain data, and
provide information. You may send comments regarding the burden or any other aspect of the
reporting requirements to the Service Information Collection Clearance Officer, Fish and
Wildlife Service, 1849 C Street, NW. M/S 2042-PDM, Washington, DC 20240. A Federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor and you are not required to respond to a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.

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