A state, local government, Indian tribe, institution of higher education (IHE), or nonprofit organization that carries out a Federal award as a recipient or subrecipient.

Non-ownership interest in land owned by another.

Consisting of right to use or control land for specific purposes, e.g., access, restrict development or restrict use.

Any corporation, trust, association, cooperative, or other organization, not including IHEs, that:

(1)   Is operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest;

(2)   Is not organized primarily for profit; and

(3)   Uses net proceeds to maintain, improve, or expand the operations of the organization.

A formal announcement of the availability of Federal funding through a financial assistance program from a Federal awarding agency. The notice of funding opportunity provides information on the award, who is eligible to apply, the evaluation criteria for selection of an awardee, required components of an application, and how to submit the application. The notice of funding opportunity is any paper or electronic issuance that an agency uses to announce a funding opportunity, whether it is called a “program announcement,” “notice of funding availability,” “broad agency announcement,” “research announcement,” “solicitation,” or some other term.

Operation and Maintenance

The "Objective" is a critical element in the Project Statement that captures the desired outcome of the proposed project in terms that are specific and quantified.

A commitment of federal funds to a grant.

The Wildlife and Sportfish Restoration Program is now the Office of Conservation Investment. The Office of Conservation Investment funds conservation and connects people with nature through grants that support conservation efforts with partners. We provide technical assistance and administer grants that distribute millions of dollars annually to support fish and wildlife conservation, habitat conservation, clean water, fish and wildlife health, imperiled and endangered species conservation, coastal wetlands enhancement, public safety programs, and outdoor access pursuits like hunting, fishing, target shooting, and boating. To learn more visit: https://www.fws.gov/program/office-conservation-investment

Office of Inspector General

The Department of Interior Office of Inspector General coordinates all audits, investigations, and other activities in the Department designed to promote economy and efficiency or prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse.

Office of Management and Budget.

A branch of the Executive Office of the President. OMB helps the President formulate his spending plans, evaluates the effectiveness of agency programs, and sets funding priorities.