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Provides required submission format and clearance steps through CDFW Federal Assistance Services, specifies that all eligibility and evaluation criteria be addressed in an organized manner, and emphasizes removing italic instructional text. Includes guidance on narrative content elements, plain-language project abstract expectations, and the level of detail needed for environmental review under NEPA, ESA, NHPA, and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, plus an application package checklist.","2025 PROPOSAL NARRATIVE TEMPLATE\nEndangered Species Act\nTraditional Section 6 Grant Program\nIMPORTANT\nThe 2025 USFWS Grant Opportunity announcement for the Traditional Section 6 program has not yet been released. Until it is released, please refer to the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS)  \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grants.gov%2Fsearch-results-detail%2F351256&data=05%7C01%7Cdaniel.applebee%40wildlife.ca.gov%7Cdfd24e9bb9bb478a4b7e08dbf503cdb3%7C4b633c25efbf40069f1507442ba7aa0b%7C0%7C1%7C638373169058026156%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0%2BM8F%2B76RwoR%2FOYzX%2BYmcJB1cJ0dbj8LfSh%2FT6eUtT0%3D&reserved=0\" \u00142024 Grant Opportunity\u0015 announcement for additional guidance. Note that minor changes to the 2024 Guidance may be made for the 2025 grant cycle. Applicants will have the opportunity to address changes to federal requirements subsequent to the CDFW proposal deadline below.\nThis narrative template was created by CDFW’s Federal Assistance Services (FAS) to incorporate all USFWS Grant Opportunity requirements. Where further guidance is needed, please refer to the 2024 Grant Opportunity announcement, which contains comprehensive instructions for each section/criterion.\nDo not make any changes to or add any sections to the narrative template\nProposal narratives must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.\nProposals need to be submitted to the relevant CDFW Regional Manager or Branch Chief for review and signature prior to submission to FAS. Proposals that have not been cleared by a CDFW Regional Manager or Branch Chief (or delegate) will not be accepted.\nFor all non-state match contributions, match commitment letters need to be signed by an individual with the authority to commit funds on behalf of the entity. The letter(s) need to include a match percentage and the corresponding match dollar amount, and should state that the match funds have no federal nexus and are directly related to the objectives of the project.\nApplication Package Checklist:\nNarrative\nBudget\nMaps\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://intranet.wildlife.ca.gov/portal/BusinessOperations/FederalAssistance/Section6TraditionalGrantInformation/tabid/2768/Default.aspx\" \u0014Match donation letter(s)\u0015 (CDFW intranet link)\nSupporting information as appropriate (e.g., maps, protocols, publications, access letters, CVs)\nCDFW \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://intranet.wildlife.ca.gov/portal/BusinessOperations/FederalAssistance/Section6TraditionalGrantInformation/tabid/2768/Default.aspx\" \u0014Match Certification Forms\u0015 (CDFW intranet link)\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://intranet.wildlife.ca.gov/portal/BusinessOperations/FederalAssistance/Section6TraditionalGrantInformation/tabid/2768/Default.aspx\" \u0014DFW 869 Grant Transmittal Form\u0015 (CDFW intranet link)\nEndangered Species Act\nTraditional Section Grant Program\nFY2025\nProject Narrative\nNOTE:  All instructive text in italics should be removed prior to submission\nThis template is not intended to be a substitute for the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards; Final Rule (2 CFR 200), the Section 6 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), 50 CFR 80.13, or the Fish and Wildlife Manual.\nThe most current USFWS Notice of Funding Opportunity should be read carefully before submitting a final application package for funding consideration.\nThe project narrative must contain each of the elements listed below. Narratives that clearly address all stated eligibility and evaluation criteria in an organized manner will facilitate application review and scoring. Use 12-point font and be as concise as possible while being sure to provide sufficient detail about the proposed activities, particularly in the Approach section, to allow the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to complete the environmental review required under NEPA, ESA, National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and the Bald and Go","cbCaiqzkAhfftFgr","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqzkAhfftFgr","docx",70768,11,"English","en",105,"# Proposal Submission Requirements\n## Narrative Requirements and Format\n## Clearance and Signature Process\n## Match Documentation and Letters\n## Application Package Checklist\n# Project Narrative Content\n## Required Elements Overview\n## Approach Detail for Environmental Review\n## Plain-Language Project Abstract","[{\"question\":\"What is the submission format required for the FY2025 proposal narrative?\",\"answer\":\"Proposal narratives must be submitted in Microsoft Word format. 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