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Need

The "Need" is a critical element in the Project Statement which identifies a conservation issue, problem, or opportunity.

  • Explain how project fulfills purpose of Act(s).
  • Evidence such as research, surveys, etc.
  • Articulate the null alternative (negative result of taking no action).
  • Ask yourself, “Why does this project need to be funded?”

Entry link: Need

NEPA

 

National Environmental Policy Act - The National Environmental Policy Act requires every federal agency to review the effect of its actions on the environment. NEPA compliance is handled via categorical exclusions, environmental assessments or environmental impact statements.


Entry link: NEPA

NFE

Non-Federal Entity.

Entry link: NFE

NGA

Notice of Grant Award.

The Notice of Grant Award, the central component of the grant life cycle, is a legal document authorizing the recipient to expend Federal funds.  The Notice of Grant Award sets the award-specific terms and conditions, and provisions; and acts as the basis for all future monitoring and evaluation activities conducted the the program and the recipient.

Entry link: NGA

NHPA

National Historic Preservation Act (1966)

Entry link: NHPA

NOA

Notice of Award

Entry link: NOA

NOAA

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Entry link: NOAA

NOFO

Notice of Funding Opportunity

Entry link: NOFO

NOI

Notice of Intent (Notice in Federal Register of intent to perform an Environmental Impact Statement)

Entry link: NOI

Non-Discretionary Award

An award made by the Federal awarding agency to specific recipients in accordance with statutory, eligibility and compliance requirements, such that in keeping with specific statutory authority the agency has no ability to exercise judgement (“discretion”). A non-discretionary award amount could be determined specifically or by formula.


Entry link: Non-Discretionary Award


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