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“ACCELERATING PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS TO CONTROL THE EPIDEMIC (APACE) ACTIVITY IN SOUTH AFRICA” WHICH AIMS TO ACCELERATE THE HIV RESPONSE IN GAUTENG PROVINCE (JOHANNESBURG AND SEDIBENG DISTRICTS) AND IN LIMPOPO PROVINCE (CAPRICORN AND MOPANI DISTRICTS).

TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF HIV/AIDS TO INCLUDE PALLIATIVE CARE, TRAINING, HOME BASED CARE.

SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING

THE BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE DEPLOYMENT PROJECT PROPOSES TO INSTALL FIBER DIRECTLY CONNECTING 930 UNSERVED NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSEHOLDS, AS WELL AS BUSINESSES AND ANCHOR INSTITUTIONS, WITH QUALIFYING BROADBAND SERVICE 1 GBPS SYMMETRICAL SPEEDS.

DESCRIPTION:THE WORK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED WITH THIS AWARD IS TO SUPPORT LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM'S IMPLEMENTATION OF PRIORITY PROJECTS FUNDED WITH APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT IN SUPPORT OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLAN, OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION (OFA). SPECIAL EMPHASIS WILL BE PLACED ON PROJECTS AND PROJECT SITES THAT BENEFIT 'DISADVANTAGED' OR 'ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE' COMMUNITIES AND/OR THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE. IN FY22, PRIORITY WORK INCLUDES IMPROVING AQUATIC ORGANISM PASSAGE FOR RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND MITIGATION OF FLOODING, LAND ACQUISITION AND CONSERVATION FOR FLOOD MITIGATION, CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCE, AND RESTORATION EFFORTS, AND TREE NURSERY SUPPORT TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF STEM PLANTINGS TO SUPPORT HABITAT RESTORATION EFFORTS IN THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE FUNDING OF THIS AWARD INCLUDE: - TRACKING PROGRESS TOWARDS GOALS IN THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION, INCLUDING THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT. - DESIGN OF A PHOSPHORUS 'TREATMENT TRAIN.' - DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATION OF AN AQUATIC ORGANISM PASSAGE PROGRAM, INCLUDING STAFF SUPPORT, DIRECT IMPLEMENTATION FUNDING, DAM REMOVAL AND RIVER CORRIDOR PROTECTION PROGRAM, AND A COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM. - STRATEGIC LAND ACQUISITION FOR HIGH PRIORITY LAND PARCELS THAT WILL IMPROVE WATER QUALITY, IMPROVE AQUATIC HABITAT, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND IMPROVED FLOODING RESILIENCE IN COMMUNITIES WITH ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE CONCERNS. - TREE NURSERY SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION HABITAT PLANTING. - AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT AND SPREAD PREVENTION SUBRECIPIENT:ACTIVITIES IMPLEMENTED THROUGH SUBAWARDS INCLUDE: AQUATIC ORGANISM PASSAGE (AOP) IMPROVEMENTS VIA THE AOP COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM, INCLUDING ENGINEERING, DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENTATION FOR PASSAGE PROJECTS AND DAM REMOVALS; ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF PRIVATE ROADS ON AOP IN THE MISSISQUOI AND CHAZY WATERSHEDS; STRATEGIC LAND ACQUISITION FOR PRIORITY LANDS FOR HABITAT CONSERVATION, HABITAT RESTORATION, FLOODPLAIN RESTORATION AND PROTECTION FOR MITIGATION OF AND RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE; TREE NURSERY SUPPORT PROGRAM TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF STEMS FOR CONSERVATION HABITAT PLANTINGS; WETLAND AND FLOODPLAIN RESTORATION IN NEW YORK; AND AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT AND SPREAD PREVENTION. OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES WILL SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLAN, OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION. THIS MANAGEMENT PLAN WAS MOST RECENTLY UPDATED AND APPROVED IN JUNE 2022. DELIVERABLES AND OUTCOMES INCLUDE: - LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT OF ACTIVITIES LEADING TO COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION TO ENGAGE IN THE DISCUSSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES FACING THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN. - ENGINEERING AND DESIGN FOR A TREATMENT TRAIN LEADING TO PHOSPHORUS REDUCTIONS. - IDENTIFICATION, COORDINATION, AND PRIORITIZATION OF PROJECTS WITH PARTNERS FOR AQUATIC ORGANISM PASSAGE, INCLUDING PERMITTING AND ENGINEERING DESIGN, LEADING TO INCREASED RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE IMPACTS AND FLOODING. - AT LEAST 2 DAM REMOVALS TO IMPROVE AQUATIC ORGANISM PASSAGE AND INCREASE CLIMATE CHANGE AND FLOODING RESILIENCE. - ASSESSMENT OF IMPACTS OF PRIVATE ROADS ON AQUATIC ORGANISM PASSAGE IN THE MISSISQUOI AND CHAZY WATERSHEDS TO INCREASE RESILIENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND FLOOD IMPACTS. - INCREASED AVAILABILITY OF STEMS FOR CONSERVATION PLANTINGS, OR REDUCED/ELIMINATED COSTS OF STEMS FOR CONSERVATION PLANTINGS TO INCREASE ACRES OF RIVER MILES OF CONSERVATION PLANTINGS. - RESTORATION OF CRITICAL WETLANDS OR FLOODPLAINS IN THE NY PORTION OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN WATERSHED TO IMPROVE HABITAT, MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS, AND REDUCE SEDIMENTATION AND NUTRIENT LOADING TO LAKE CHAMPLAIN. - 3 CONTRACTS OR SUBAWARDS TO ADVANCE AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT AND

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACTIVITY WILL BE TO CLOSE THE GAPS TO HIV EPIDEMIC CONTROL; SUSTAIN HEALTH GAINS THROUGH STRENGTHENED, IMPROVED, AND RESILIENT HEALTH SYSTEMS; AND LEVERAGE COMMUNITY, CIVIL SOCIETY, AND PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS TO IMPROVE AND SUSTAIN SERVICE DELIVERY AND CLIENT OUTCOMES IN LIMPOPO PROVINCE.

HIV INNOVATIONS

DESCRIPTION:FUNDING THIS AWARD IS TO HELP THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION'S (NEIWPCC'S) LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM (LCBP) STAFF TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES AND DELIVERABLES AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 120 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT: 1) COORDINATE THE CONTINUED EXCHANGE OF STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL PERSPECTIVES AND CONCERNS ON LCBP PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES; 2) ADVISE THE STEERING COMMITTEE, STATES OF VERMONT AND NEW YORK, AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OF PROGRESS TOWARD ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES OF LCBP'S WORK PLANS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES; 3) REDUCE PHOSPHORUS INPUTS TO LAKE CHAMPLAIN TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY AND DIVERSE ECOSYSTEM AND PROVIDE FOR SUSTAINABLE HUMAN USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE LAKE; 4) REDUCE TOXIC CONTAMINATION TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN ECOSYSTEM; 5) PROMOTE A BASIN-WIDE PERSPECTIVE ON WATER QUALITY ISSUES OF REGIONAL AND NATIONAL IMPORTANCE; 6) COORDINATE EFFORTS OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL EXPERTS TO ASSIST IN EVALUATING THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES IN THE LAKE AND TO DEVELOP AN APPROPRIATE MANAGEMENT PLAN TO MINIMIZE THEIR IMPACT; 7) MINIMIZE THE RISKS TO HUMANS FROM WATER-RELATED HEALTH HAZARDS IN THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN; 8) PROTECT, CONSERVE AND RESTORE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN WETLANDS, STREAMS AND RIPARIAN HABITATS AND THE FUNCTIONS AND VALUES THEY PROVIDE; 9) INFORM CITIZENS OF ACTIVITIES AND PROGRESS RELATED TO PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND TOWARDS ACHIEVING WATER QUALITY GOALS. THE OUTCOMES FROM THESE PROJECTS WILL HELP IMPROVE AND/OR EVALUATE THE WATER QUALITY AND ECOLOGICAL HEALTH OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN AND BENEFIT ALL RESIDENTS OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN. SUBRECIPIENT DELIVERABLES, WHICH WILL ALSO BENEFIT ALL RESIDENTS OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN, WILL SUPPORT PROGRAM OUTCOMES OF CLEAN WATER, HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS, AND AN INFORMED AND INVOLVED PUBLIC. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE FUNDING OF THIS AWARD INCLUDE COORDINATION OF ALL LAKE CHAMPLAIN STEERING AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES AND THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN FEDERAL PARTNERS WORKGROUP; INTERAGENCY COORDINATION AND REPORTING; REVIEW AND TRACK PROGRESS TOWARDS GOALS IN THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLAN; MAINTAIN WATER QUALITY PARTNERSHIPS AND COORDINATE THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE; CONDUCTING CYANOBACTERIA MONITORING; IMPLEMENTING THE LONG-TERM WATER QUALITY AND BIOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM; COLLABORATION WITH THE NEW YORK STATE LAKE CHAMPLAIN COORDINATOR; PROVIDING AGRONOMY SUPPORT TO FAMERS IN NEW YORK; LAKE ASSESSMENTS AND ACTION PLANS; PHOSPHORUS REDUCTION AND TRACKING; INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSE; AND OUTREACH AND EDUCATION COORDINATION TO THE COMMUNITIES, RESIDENTS, AND VISITORS OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN.SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARD ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CYANOBACTERIA MONITORING PROGRAM, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LONG-TERM WATER QUALITY AND BIOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM, MONITORING OF CYANOBACTERIA BLOOMING IN ISLAND LAKES, ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANTS MONITORING, MICROPLASTICS SOURCES AND DYNAMICS, LCBP'S SMALL AND LARGE CLEAN WATER IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS AND PLANNING GRANTS PROGRAMS; TECHNICAL AGRONOMY SUPPORT TO FARMERS IN NEW YORK; AGRICULTURAL WATER QUALITY PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT; AGRICULTURAL DRAINAGE RESEARCH SUPPORT; CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS ON NUTRIENT TRANSPORT; FUTURE USE OF DE-ICING SALTS IN THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN; ZOOPLANKTON RESPONSE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE; SMALL AND LARGE HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS; HABITAT PROTECTION, ENHANCEMENT, AND MONITORING; FRESHWATER MUSSEL ASSESSMENT; POTENTIAL ROUND GOBY IMPACTS ON NATIVE SPECIES; ASSESSMENT OF WATERMILFOILS; ANS LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS; IMPLEMENT REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS; ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR LAKE CHAMPLAIN WATERSHED GROUPS AND COMMUNITIES; DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY LIAISON GRANT PROGRAM; AND THE LCBP IMPROVING PUBLIC ACCESS PROGRAM.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES WILL SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN MANA

DESCRIPTION:FUNDING THIS AWARD IS TO HELP THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION'S (NEIWPCC'S) LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM (LCBP) STAFF TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES AND DELIVERABLES AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 120 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT: 1) COORDINATE THE CONTINUED EXCHANGE OF STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL PERSPECTIVES AND CONCERNS ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM'S PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES; 2) ADVISE THE STEERING COMMITTEE, STATES OF VERMONT AND NEW YORK, AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OF PROGRESS TOWARD ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM'S WORK PLANS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES; 3) REDUCE PHOSPHORUS INPUTS TO LAKE CHAMPLAIN TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY AND DIVERSE ECOSYSTEM AND PROVIDE FOR SUSTAINABLE HUMAN USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE LAKE; 4) REDUCE TOXIC CONTAMINATION TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN ECOSYSTEM; 5) PROMOTE A BASIN-WIDE PERSPECTIVE ON WATER QUALITY ISSUES OF REGIONAL AND NATIONAL IMPORTANCE; 6) COORDINATE EFFORTS OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL EXPERTS TO ASSIST IN EVALUATING THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES IN THE LAKE AND TO DEVELOP AN APPROPRIATE MANAGEMENT PLAN TO MINIMIZE THEIR IMPACT; 7) MINIMIZE THE RISKS TO HUMANS FROM WATER-RELATED HEALTH HAZARDS IN THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN; 8) PROTECT, CONSERVE AND RESTORE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN WETLANDS, STREAMS AND RIPARIAN HABITATS AND THE FUNCTIONS AND VALUES THEY PROVIDE; 9) INFORM CITIZENS OF ACTIVITIES AND PROGRESS RELATED TO PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND TOWARDS ACHIEVING WATER QUALITY GOALS. THE OUTCOMES FROM THESE PROJECTS WILL HELP IMPROVE AND/OR EVALUATE THE WATER QUALITY AND ECOLOGICAL HEALTH OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN, AND BENEFIT ALL RESIDENTS OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN. SUBRECIPIENT DELIVERABLES, WHICH WILL ALSO BENEFIT ALL RESIDENTS OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN, WILL SUPPORT PROGRAM OUTCOMES OF CLEAN WATER, HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS, AND AN INFORMED AND INVOLVED PUBLIC. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE FUNDING OF THIS AWARD INCLUDE COORDINATION OF ALL LAKE CHAMPLAIN STEERING AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES AND THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN FEDERAL PARTNERS WORKGROUP; INTERAGENCY COORDINATION AND REPORTING; REVIEW AND TRACK PROGRESS TOWARDS GOALS IN THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLAN; MAINTAIN WATER QUALITY PARTNERSHIPS AND COORDINATE THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE; CONDUCTING CYANOBACTERIA MONITORING; IMPLEMENTING THE LONG-TERM WATER QUALITY AND BIOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM; COLLABORATION WITH THE NEW YORK STATE LAKE CHAMPLAIN COORDINATOR; PROVIDING AGRONOMY SUPPORT TO FAMERS IN NEW YORK; LAKE ASSESSMENTS AND ACTION PLANS; PHOSPHORUS REDUCTION AND TRACKING; INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSE; AND OUTREACH AND EDUCATION COORDINATION TO THE COMMUNITIES, RESIDENTS, AND VISITORS OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN.SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARD ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CYANOBACTERIA MONITORING PROGRAM, IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LONG-TERM WATER QUALITY AND BIOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM, MONITORING OF CYANOBACTERIA BLOOMING IN ISLAND LAKES, ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANTS MONITORING, MICROPLASTICS SOURCES AND DYNAMICS, LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM'S SMALL AND LARGE CLEAN WATER IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS AND PLANNING GRANTS PROGRAMS; TECHNICAL AGRONOMY SUPPORT TO FARMERS IN NEW YORK; AGRICULTURAL WATER QUALITY PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT; AGRICULTURAL DRAINAGE RESEARCH SUPPORT; CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS ON NUTRIENT TRANSPORT; SMALL AND LARGE HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS; HABITAT PROTECTION, ENHANCEMENT, AND MONITORING; AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS; IMPLEMENT REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS; ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR LAKE CHAMPLAIN WATERSHED GROUPS AND COMMUNITIES; AND THE DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY LIAISON GRANT PROGRAM.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES WILL SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLAN, OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION. THIS MANAGEMENT PLAN WAS MOST RECENTLY UPDATED AND APPROVED IN JUNE 2022. DELIVERABLES AND OUTCOMES INCLUDE: BUL

DESCRIPTION:FUNDING THIS AWARD IS TO HELP THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION'S (NEIWPCC'S) LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM (LCBP) STAFF TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES AND DELIVERABLES AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 120 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT: 1) COORDINATE THE CONTINUED EXCHANGE OF STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL PERSPECTIVES AND CONCERNS ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM'S PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES; 2) ADVISE THE STEERING COMMITTEE, STATES OF VERMONT AND NEW YORK, AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OF PROGRESS TOWARD ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM'S WORK PLANS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES; 3) REDUCE PHOSPHORUS INPUTS TO LAKE CHAMPLAIN TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY ECOSYSTEM AND PROVIDE FOR HUMAN USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE LAKE; 4) REDUCE TOXIC CONTAMINATION TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN ECOSYSTEM; 5) PROMOTE A BASIN-WIDE PERSPECTIVE ON WATER QUALITY ISSUES OF REGIONAL AND NATIONAL IMPORTANCE; 6) COORDINATE EFFORTS OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL EXPERTS TO ASSIST IN EVALUATING THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES IN THE LAKE AND TO DEVELOP AN APPROPRIATE MANAGEMENT PLAN TO MINIMIZE THEIR IMPACT; 7) MINIMIZE THE RISKS TO HUMANS FROM WATER-RELATED HEALTH HAZARDS IN THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN; 8) PROTECT, CONSERVE AND RESTORE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN WETLANDS, STREAMS AND RIPARIAN HABITATS AND THE FUNCTIONS AND VALUES THEY PROVIDE; 9) INFORM CITIZENS OF ACTIVITIES AND PROGRESS RELATED TO PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND TOWARDS ACHIEVING WATER QUALITY GOALS. THE OUTCOMES FROM THESE PROJECTS WILL HELP IMPROVE AND/OR EVALUATE THE WATER QUALITY AND ECOLOGICAL HEALTH OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN, AND BENEFIT ALL RESIDENTS OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN. SUBRECIPIENT DELIVERABLES, WHICH WILL ALSO BENEFIT ALL RESIDENTS OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN, WILL SUPPORT PROGRAM OUTCOMES OF CLEAN WATER, HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS, AND AN INFORMED AND INVOLVED PUBLIC.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE: COORDINATE MEETINGS OF ALL LAKE CHAMPLAIN STEERING AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES AND THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN FEDERAL PARTNERS WORKGROUP; CONDUCT INTERAGENCY COORDINATION AND REPORTING; PROVIDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT FOR SUBAWARD PROGRAMS; REVIEW PROGRESS TOWARDS GOALS IN THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLAN, OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION; MANAGE WATER QUALITY PARTNERSHIPS; CONDUCT CYANOBACTERIA MONITORING; IMPLEMENT THE LONG-TERM WATER QUALITY AND BIOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM; PROVIDE FOR THE NEW YORK STATE LAKE CHAMPLAIN COORDINATOR TO NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION; SUPPORT CLEAN WATER RESEARCH TASKS; PROVIDE AND OVERSEE LCBP SMALL AND LARGE CLEAN WATER IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS AND PLANNING GRANTS; PROVIDE TECHNICAL AGRONOMY SUPPORT TO FARMERS IN NEW YORK; PROVIDE AND OVERSEE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM SMALL AND LARGE HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS; COORDINATE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT 542 PROGRAM FOR LAKE CHAMPLAIN; PROVIDE AND OVERSEE AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES SPREAD PREVENTION GRANTS; IMPLEMENT A 2025 BOAT LAUNCH STEWARD PROGRAM; PROVIDE CHAMPLAIN CANAL AIS SPECIALIST; PROVIDE AND OVERSEE ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAMS FOR LAKE CHAMPLAIN WATERSHED GROUPS AND COMMUNITIES; PROVIDE AND MANAGE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH COORDINATION; COORDINATION OF THE NEW YORK AND VERMONT CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEES; DEVELOP WRITTEN EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL ON THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN; IMPLEMENT REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS; MAINTAIN THE LCBP WEBSITE AS AN INFORMATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE AND PROVIDE INFORMATIONAL VIDEOS; PROVIDE WATERSHED CLASSROOM SUPPORT; PROVIDE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH STEWARDSHIP; SUPPORT VERMONT WATERSHED EDUCATORS; PROVIDE STAFF TO THE RESOURCE ROOM AT THE ECHO CENTER/LEAHY CENTER FOR LAKE CHAMPLAIN; PROVIDE AND OVERSEE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MINI-GRANTS; COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS COORDINATION; VIDEO PRODUCTION TO INTERPRET SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT ISSUES IN THE BASIN; PROVIDE AND OVERSEE LAKE CHAMPLAI

DESCRIPTION:FUNDING THIS AWARD IS TO HELP THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION'S (NEIWPCC'S) LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM (LCBP) STAFF TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES AND DELIVERABLES AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 120 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT: 1) COORDINATE THE CONTINUED EXCHANGE OF STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL PERSPECTIVES AND CONCERNS ON LCBP PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES; 2) ADVISE THE STEERING COMMITTEE, STATES OF VERMONT AND NEW YORK, AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OF PROGRESS TOWARD ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES OF LCBP'S WORK PLANS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES; 3) REDUCE PHOSPHORUS INPUTS TO LAKE CHAMPLAIN TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY AND DIVERSE ECOSYSTEM AND PROVIDE FOR SUSTAINABLE HUMAN USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE LAKE; 4) REDUCE TOXIC CONTAMINATION TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN ECOSYSTEM; 5) PROMOTE A BASIN-WIDE PERSPECTIVE ON WATER QUALITY ISSUES OF REGIONAL AND NATIONAL IMPORTANCE; 6) COORDINATE EFFORTS OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL EXPERTS TO ASSIST IN EVALUATING THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES IN THE LAKE AND TO DEVELOP AN APPROPRIATE MANAGEMENT PLAN TO MINIMIZE THEIR IMPACT; 7) MINIMIZE THE RISKS TO HUMANS FROM WATER-RELATED HEALTH HAZARDS IN THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN; 8) PROTECT, CONSERVE AND RESTORE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN WETLANDS, STREAMS AND RIPARIAN HABITATS AND THE FUNCTIONS AND VALUES THEY PROVIDE; 9) INFORM CITIZENS OF ACTIVITIES AND PROGRESS RELATED TO PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND TOWARDS ACHIEVING WATER QUALITY GOALS. THE OUTCOMES FROM THESE PROJECTS WILL HELP IMPROVE AND/OR EVALUATE THE WATER QUALITY AND ECOLOGICAL HEALTH OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN, AND BENEFIT ALL RESIDENTS OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN. SUBRECIPIENT DELIVERABLES, WHICH WILL ALSO BENEFIT ALL RESIDENTS OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN, WILL SUPPORT PROGRAM OUTCOMES OF CLEAN WATER, HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS, AND AN INFORMED AND INVOLVED PUBLIC.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE FUNDING OF THIS AWARD INCLUDE COORDINATION OF ALL LAKE CHAMPLAIN STEERING AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES AND THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN FEDERAL PARTNERS WORKGROUP; ENSURING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM; INTERAGENCY COORDINATION AND REPORTING; REVIEW AND TRACK PROGRESS TOWARDS GOALS IN THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLAN; MAINTAIN WATER QUALITY PARTNERSHIPS AND COORDINATE THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE; CONDUCTING CYANOBACTERIA MONITORING; IMPLEMENTING THE LONG-TERM WATER QUALITY AND BIOLOGICAL MONITORING PROGRAM; COLLABORATION WITH THE NEW YORK STATE LAKE CHAMPLAIN COORDINATOR; PROVIDING AGRONOMY SUPPORT TO FAMERS IN NEW YORK; CREATION OF THE BINATIONAL MISSISQUOI BAY PHOSPHORUS MODEL; LAKE ASSESSMENTS AND ACTION PLANS; PHOSPHORUS REDUCTION AND TRACKING; INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSE; AND OUTREACH AND EDUCATION COORDINATION TO THE COMMUNITIES, RESIDENTS, AND VISITORS OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN.SUBRECIPIENT:KNOWN SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ADMINISTERING THE LONG-TERM WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM IN THE NEW YORK-PORTION OF THE WATERSHED; CYANOBACTERIA DATA COLLECTION; ROAD SALT ASSESSMENT AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE LITERATURE REVIEW; DEVELOPMENT OF A WEB-BASED SOIL HEALTH CALCULATOR THAT WILL ALLOW USERS TO ACCESS COMPILED FLOODPLAIN CONNECTIVITY SCREENING RESULTS, PROVIDE PLANNING TOOLS, AND TRACK PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION THROUGH A USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE; AGRICULTURAL WATER QUALITY RESEARCH OF AT LEAST 30 FARMS MEASURING SOIL HEALTH, 60 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONSULTATIONS WITH FARMERS, AND 2 SOIL HEALTH INNOVATOR LEARNING GROUPS; SUB-WATERSHED DRAINAGE NETWORK ASSESSMENT FOR THE ROCK RIVER; PREVENTING AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES SPREAD THROUGH TARGETED REMOVAL; EVALUATING HABITAT FUNCTION IN FLOODPLAIN NATURAL COMMUNITIES OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION PRIORITIZATION; BIOLOGICAL INDEX DEVELOPMENT: A 'THREE-LEGGED ASSESSMENT STOOL' FOR LAKES WITHIN THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN; WOOL AND WATER: USING FIBER ART TO BRING SCIENCE TO LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN COMMUNITIES; CONTINUING

DESCRIPTION:THE WORK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED WITH THIS AWARD IS TO SUPPORT LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM'S IMPLEMENTATION OF PRIORITY PROJECTS FUNDED WITH APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT IN SUPPORT OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLAN, OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION (OFA). IN FY25, PRIORITY WORK INCLUDES 1) IMPROVING AQUATIC ORGANISM PASSAGE TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO AQUATIC ORGANISM PASSAGE AND RESTORE STREAM CONNECTIVITY, ADDING HIGH-QUALITY HABITAT, CONNECTING COLD-WATER STREAM NETWORKS, AND ENHANCING NATURAL ECOSYSTEM FUNCTION OF RIVER SYSTEMS; 2) LAND ACQUISITION AND CONSERVATION IN SUPPORT OF CLEAN WATER AND HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH PROJECTS THAT PROTECT OR IMPROVE WATER QUALITY, ENHANCE AQUATIC, RIPARIAN, OR SHORELINE HABITAT FOR NATIVE SPECIES, AND PROVIDE FLOOD RESILIENCY; AND 3) TREE NURSERY SUPPORT TO MEASURABLY ENHANCE THE NATIVE PLANT SUPPLY AVAILABLE TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR HABITAT CONSERVATION PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT LAKE CHAMPLAIN THROUGH INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS AND TO SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES NEEDED TO BUILD OR GROW TREE NURSERY CAPACITY AND REDUCE THE COST OF STEMS FOR CONSERVATION PLANTING PROJECTS.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE FUNDING OF THIS AWARD INCLUDE: - TRACKING PROGRESS TOWARDS GOALS IN THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION, INCLUDING THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT - STORMWATER INTERVENTION. - COORDINATION OF AN AQUATIC ORGANISM PASSAGE PROGRAM, INCLUDING STAFF SUPPORT, DIRECT IMPLEMENTATION FUNDING, AND A COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM. - STRATEGIC LAND ACQUISITION FOR HIGH PRIORITY LAND PARCELS THAT WILL PROVIDE ENHANCED WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS, FLOOD RESILIENCE, AND PUBLIC SAFETY AS CO-BENEFITS. - TREE NURSERY SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION HABITAT PLANTING. - AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT AND SPREAD PREVENTION.SUBRECIPIENT:ACTIVITIES TO BE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH SUBAWARDS INCLUDE: STORMWATER INTERVENTION ENGINEERING DESIGN; AQUATIC ORGANISM PASSAGE IMPROVEMENTS VIA A COMPETITIVE GRANTS AND DIRECTLY FUNDED GRANTS PROGRAM, INCLUDING ENGINEERING, DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENTATION FOR PASSAGE PROJECTS AND DAM REMOVALS; STRATEGIC LAND ACQUISITION FOR PRIORITY LANDS FOR HABITAT CONSERVATION, HABITAT RESTORATION, AND FLOODPLAIN RESTORATION; TREE NURSERY SUPPORT PROGRAM TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF STEMS FOR CONSERVATION HABITAT PLANTINGS; AND AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT AND SPREAD PREVENTION. OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES WILL SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLAN, OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION. THIS MANAGEMENT PLAN WAS MOST RECENTLY UPDATED AND APPROVED IN JUNE 2022. DELIVERABLES AND OUTCOMES INCLUDE: - LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT OF ACTIVITIES LEADING TO INCREASED COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES FACING THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN. - ENGINEERED DESIGN FOR A STORMWATER INTERVENTION. - REMOVAL OF AT LEAST 4 BARRIERS TO AQUATIC ORGANISM PASSAGE. - ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR 4 AQUATIC ORGANISM PASSAGE PROJECTS. - A MINIMUM OF THREE SUBAWARDS AND ASSOCIATED FINAL REPORT PROVIDING DOCUMENTATION OF PRIORITY PARCEL(S) ACQUIRED AND CONSERVED. - INCREASED NUMBER OF ACRES OR MILES OF CONSERVATION PLANTINGS ALONG WATERWAYS IN THE US PORTION OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN. - A MORE SECURE SEED SUPPLY TO BENEFIT NURSERIES AND PROVIDE REDUCED COST TREE DISTRIBUTION TO PROJECT SITES IN THE US PORTION OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN - REMOVAL OF AIS IN EXISTING AND NEW BODIES OF WATER AND A YEAR TO YEAR REDUCTION IN DENSITY LEVELS. THE OUTCOMES FROM THESE PROJECTS WILL HELP IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY AND ECOLOGICAL HEALTH OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN AND BENEFIT ALL RESIDENTS OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN.

FUNDING THIS AWARD IS TO HELP THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION'S (NEIWPCC'S) LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM (LCBP) STAFF TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES AND DELIVERABLES AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 120 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT: 1) COORDINATE THE CONTINUED EXCHANGE OF STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL PERSPECTIVES AND CONCERNS ON LCBP PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES; 2) ADVISE THE STEERING COMMITTEE, STATES OF VERMONT AND NEW YORK, AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OF PROGRESS TOWARD ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES OF LCBP'S WORK PLANS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES; 3) REDUCE PHOSPHORUS INPUTS TO LAKE CHAMPLAIN TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY AND DIVERSE ECOSYSTEM AND PROVIDE FOR SUSTAINABLE HUMAN USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE LAKE; 4) REDUCE TOXIC CONTAMINATION TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN ECOSYSTEM; 5) PROMOTE A BASIN-WIDE PERSPECTIVE ON WATER QUALITY ISSUES OF REGIONAL AND NATIONAL IMPORTANCE; 6) COORDINATE EFFORTS OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL EXPERTS TO ASSIST IN EVALUATING THE SPREA

FUNDING IS PROVIDED TO THE RECIPIENT TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT, PREVENTION, REDUCTION AND ELIMINATION OF SURFACE AND GROUN

DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO SUPPORT THE LONG ISLAND SOUND COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN TO PROTECT AND RESTORE LONG ISLAND SOUND BY PROVIDING COORDINATION/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FOLLOWING KEY AREAS: (1) OUTREACH AND EDUCATION COORDINATION; (2) PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND PARTICIPANT SUPPORT; (3) NEW YORK STATE HABITAT RESTORATION AND STEWARDSHIP COORDINATOR; (4) NEW YORK STATE REGIONAL COORDINATION, (5) SCIENCE COORDINATION; (7) LONG ISLAND SOUND NITROGEN REDUCTION COORDINATION; (8) LONG ISLAND SOUND NUTRIENT BIOEXTRACTION COORDINATION.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, UNDER THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT THE RECIPIENT WILL: (1) ASSIST WITH THE DEVELOPMENT, COORDINATION, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF WATERSHED-WIDE PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT, EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES FOR LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY. (2) SUPPORT LOGISTICS COORDINATION (MEETING FACILITIES, CATERING, ETC.) FOR IN-PERSON MEETINGS OF THE LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AND CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND PROCESS PARTICIPANT SUPPORT REQUESTS (PROVIDED VIA REIMBURSEMENT) TO CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE MEMBERS, CONNECTICUT AND NEW YORK STATE STAFF AND OTHER LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PROGRAMMATIC MEETINGS, NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM MEETINGS AND OTHER RELEVANT MEETINGS; (3) POSITION WILL FACILITATE AND CONDUCT ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY HABITAT RESTORATION INITIATIVE INCLUDING PREPARING AND EVALUATING PROJECT APPLICATIONS FOR HABITAT RESTORATION, ASSESSMENT, MONITORING, AND RESEARCH FUNDING; DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS TO RESTORE LIS HABITATS AND PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP (PUBLIC ACCESS, LAND ACQUISITION, LAND MANAGEMENT); WORK WITH REGIONAL STAFF TO HELP PARTNERS PREPARE PROJECT WORKPLANS THAT ARE COMPATIBLE WITH STATE REGULATIONS; AND ASSIST NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (NYDEC) WITH ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE HABITAT RESTORATION AND STEWARDSHIP WORKGROUP. INITIATE AND DEVELOP A LONG-TERM TARGETED AND LARGE-SCALE EELGRASS SEED DISPERSAL RESTORATION INITIATIVE (4) SUPPLEMENT AND INCREASE NYSDEC DIVISION OF WATER (DOW) PARTICIPATION AND INVOLVEMENT IN ALL ASPECTS OF LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY TO ADVANCE PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. THE REGIONAL COORDINATOR WILL ASSIST IN THE PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS NYSDEC DOW PARTICIPATES IN THROUGH LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY AND WILL ACT IN A COORDINATOR CAPACITY AROUND WATER QUALITY (SPECIFICALLY NITROGEN REDUCTION) AND COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY/RESILIENCE. (5) POSITION WILL: DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PROFESSIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONTACTS AMONG THE LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY PARTNERS AND LOCAL/REGIONAL/NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITIES; MANAGE THE SCIENTIFIC RESOURCES OF THE LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY; AND ORGANIZE AND CONDUCT CONFERENCES, MEETINGS, SYMPOSIA, OR OTHER WEB-BASED DISCUSSIONS ON TOPICS OF RELEVANCE OR CONCERN TO THE SCIENCE OF THE LONG ISLAND SOUND ECOSYSTEM; (7) ORGANIZE AND SUPPORT THE LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY NITROGEN REDUCTION COORDINATION EFFORTS; INVOLVE TRIBUTARY STATE IN MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES; SCHEDULE AND FACILITATE CALLS; GATHER AND SUMMARIZE TECHNICAL AND POLICY INFORMATION ON TOPICS RELATED TO VARIOUS NITROGEN REDUCTION STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES; (8) REMOVE EXCESS NITROGEN THROUGH THE CULTIVATION AND HARVEST OF SEAWEED AND SHELLFISH; ASSESS THE EFFICACY OF (AND POTENTIAL CHALLENGES INVOLVED IN) ADVANCING SEAWEED AND SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE TO REMOVE EXCESS NITROGEN LOADS; REVIEW AND REPORT ON LITERATURE AND POLICIES; PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO STREAMLINE THE REGULATORY PROCESS; WORK WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO DEVELOP MARKETS FOR AND ASSESS CULTIVATION COSTS; AND EVALUATE OF OVERALL ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF SEAWEED AND SHELLFISH BIOEXTRACTION OPERATIONS.SUBRECIPIENT:ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM SUPPORT ($4,

HEALTH CENTER PROGRAM

THIS FUNDING IS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 120 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT. THIS AWARD WILL HELP THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION'S (NEIWPCC'S) LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM (LCBP) STAFF TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING GOALS: 1) COORDINATE THE CONTINUED EXCHANGE OF STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL PERSPECTIVES AND CONCERNS ON LCBP PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES; 2) ADVISE THE STEERING COMMITTEE, STATES OF VERMONT AND NEW YORK, AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OF PROGRESS TOWARD ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES OF LCBP'S WORK PLANS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES; 3) REDUCE PHOSPHORUS INPUTS TO LAKE CHAMPLAIN TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY AND DIVERSE ECOSYSTEM AND PROVIDE FOR SUSTAINABLE HUMAN USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE LAKE; 4) REDUCE TOXIC CONTAMINATION TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN ECOSYSTEM; 5) PROMOTE A BASIN-WIDE PERSPECTIVE ON WATER QUALITY ISSUES OF REGIONAL AND NATIONAL IMPORTANCE; 6) COORDINATE EFFORTS OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL EXPERTS TO ASSIST IN EVALUATING THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SP

FUNDING IS PROVIDED TO THE RECIPIENT TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT, PREVENTION, REDUCTION AND ELIMINATION OF SURFACE AND GROU

PER YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST DATED MARCH 10, 2011, THIS GRANT AGREEMENT IS BEING AWARDED TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WAT

DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO SUPPORT THE LONG ISLAND SOUND COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN TO PROTECT AND RESTORE LONG ISLAND SOUND BY PROVIDING COORDINATION/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FOLLOWING KEY AREAS: (1) OUTREACH AND EDUCATION COORDINATION; (2) PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND PARTICIPANT SUPPORT; (3) NEW YORK STATE HABITAT RESTORATION AND STEWARDSHIP COORDINATOR; (4) NEW YORK STATE REGIONAL COORDINATION; (5) SCIENCE COORDINATION; (7) LONG ISLAND SOUND NITROGEN REDUCTION COORDINATION; AND (8) LONG ISLAND SOUND NUTRIENT BIOEXTRACTION COORDINATION.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, UNDER THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT THE RECIPIENT WILL: (1) ASSIST WITH THE DEVELOPMENT, COORDINATION, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BI-STATE PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT, EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATION ACTIVITIES FOR THE LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY; (2) SUPPORT LOGISTICS COORDINATION (MEETING FACILITIES, CATERING, ETCETERA) FOR IN-PERSON MEETINGS OF THE LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE AND CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND PROCESS PARTICIPANT SUPPORT REQUESTS (PROVIDED VIA REIMBURSEMENT) TO CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE MEMBERS, CONNECTICUT AND NEW YORK STATE STAFF AND OTHER LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY PARTNERS TO ATTEND PROGRAMMATIC MEETINGS, NATION ESTUARY PROGRAM MEETINGS AND OTHER RELEVANT MEETINGS; (3) POSITION WILL WILL FACILITATE AND CONDUCT ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY HABITAT RESTORATION INITIATIVE INCLUDING: PREPARE, ASSIST AND EVALUATE PROJECT APPLICATIONS FOR HABITAT RESTORATION, ASSESSMENT, MONITORING, AND RESEARCH FUNDING; DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS TO RESTORE LONG ISLAND SOUND HABITATS AND PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP; WORK WITH REGIONAL STAFF TO HELP PARTNERS PREPARE PROJECT WORKPLANS THAT ARE COMPATIBLE WITH STATE REGULATIONS; AND ASSIST NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION WITH ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY HABITAT WORKGROUP; (4) POSITION WILL SUPPLEMENT AND INCREASE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION PARTICIPATION AND INVOLVEMENT IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY TO ADVANCE THE COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: ACT AS A COORDINATOR AROUND WATER QUALITY AND COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY/RESILIENCE; PARTICIPATE IN WORKGROUPS AND MEETINGS; PARTICIPATE IN NITROGEN REDUCTION PLAN/MEASURE EVALUATION, REVISION AND IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATE ON THE STAKEHOLDER GROUP FOR THE NITROGEN REDUCTION STRATEGY, FACILITATE AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR NEW YORK MUNICIPALITIES, PROVIDE GRANT OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT, BUILD MUNICIPAL PARTNERSHIPS AND EVALUATE/ASSESS LOCAL POLICY AND PROGRAM ALIGNMENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN; ASSIST MUNICIPALITIES TO LEVERAGE THE LONG ISLAND SOUND FUTURES FUND TO IMPLEMENT WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; (5) POSITION WILL: DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN PROFESSIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL CONTACTS AMONG THE LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY PARTNERS AND LOCAL/REGIONAL/NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITIES; MANAGE THE SCIENTIFIC RESOURCES OF THE LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY; AND ORGANIZE AND CONDUCT CONFERENCES, MEETINGS, SYMPOSIA, OR OTHER WEB-BASED DISCUSSIONS ON TOPICS OF RELEVANCE OR CONCERN TO THE SCIENCE OF THE LONG ISLAND SOUND ECOSYSTEM; (7) ORGANIZE AND SUPPORT THE LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY NITROGEN REDUCTION COORDINATION EFFORTS; INVOLVE TRIBUTARY STATE IN MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES; SCHEDULE AND FACILITATE CALLS; GATHER AND SUMMARIZE TECHNICAL AND POLICY INFORMATION ON TOPICS RELATED TO VARIOUS NITROGEN REDUCTION STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES; (8) REMOVE EXCESS NITROGEN THROUGH THE CULTIVATION AND HARVEST OF SEAWEED AND SHELLFISH; ASSESS THE EFFICACY OF (AND POTENTIAL CHALLENGES INVOLVED IN) ADVANCING SEAWEED AND SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE TO REMOVE EXCESS NITROGEN LOADS; REVIEW AND REPORT ON LITERATURE A

THIS FUNDING IS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 120 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT. THIS AWARD WILL HELP THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION'S (NEIWPCC'S) LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM (LCBP) STAFF TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING GOALS: 1) COORDINATE THE CONTINUED EXCHANGE OF STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL PERSPECTIVES AND CONCERNS ON LCBP PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES; 2) ADVISE THE STEERING COMMITTEE, STATES OF VERMONT AND NEW YORK, AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OF PROGRESS TOWARD ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES OF LCBP'S WORK PLANS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES; 3) REDUCE PHOSPHORUS INPUTS TO LAKE CHAMPLAIN TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY AND DIVERSE ECOSYSTEM AND PROVIDE FOR SUSTAINABLE HUMAN USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE LAKE; 4) REDUCE TOXIC CONTAMINATION TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN ECOSYSTEM; 5) PROMOTE A BASIN-WIDE PERSPECTIVE ON WATER QUALITY ISSUES OF REGIONAL AND NATIONAL IMPORTANCE; 6) COORDINATE EFFORTS OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL EXPERTS TO ASSIST IN EVALUATING THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SP

CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC - KOREAN COMMUNITY SERVICES WILL PROVIDE CCBHC SERVICES, THROUGH UTILIZATION OF TWO DCO'S THAT ARE FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS (FQHC), TO THE NOSTLY KOREAN, LATINO AND VIETNAMESE LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. THE SERVICE AREA INCLUDES 31 ZCTAS (BUENA PARK: 90620, 90621; LA PALMA: 90623; CYPRESS: 90630; STANTON: 90680; IRVINE: 92606, 92612, 92614, 92617; SANTA ANA: 92701, 92703, 92704, 92706, 92707; TUSTIN: 92780; ANAHEIM: 92801, 92802, 92804, 92805, 92806; FULLERTON: 92831, 92832, 92833; FOUNTAIN VALLEY: 92708; GARDEN GROVE: 92840, 92841, 92843, 92844; HUNTINGTON BEACH: 92647; MIDWAY CITY: 92655; AND WESTMINSTER: 92683).

THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO NEIWPCC TO CARRY OUT ITS PROGRAM TO MAINTAIN, PROTECT, AND IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY OF RIVERS, LAKES, STREAMS, GROUNDWATER, AND OTHER WATERBODIES IN THE NORTHEAST. NEIWPCC'S ROLE IS TO INTEGRATE THE STATES' INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS TO COORDINATE, IMPROVE, AND MAINTAIN WATER QUALITY, AND THEREFORE MAKE SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO CONSTITUENT STATES IN IMPLEMENTING CLEAN WATER PROGRAMS. THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE PREVENTING DEGRADATION OF UNIMPAIRED WATERBODIES, AND REDUCING THE NUMBER OF IMPAIRED WATERBODIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONDUCTING WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AND COORDINATION ACTIVITIES, TRAINING, AND REGIONAL INITIATIVES OF INTEREST TO CONSTITUENT NEIWPCC STATES. ONE OF NEIWPCC'S MOST IMPORTANT ROLES IS TO IDENTIFY AND EXAMINE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMON TO ALL OR SOME OF THE STATES. NEIWPCC WILL CONDUCT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AND COORDINATION ACTIVITIES, TRAINING, AND REGIONAL INITIATIVES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WORK PLAN AND

FUNDING IS PROVIDED TO THE RECIPIENT TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT, PREVENTION, REDUCTION AND ELIMINATION OF SURFACE AND GROUN

THIS FUNDING IS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 120 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT. THIS AWARD WILL HELP THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION'S (NEIWPCC'S) LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM (LCBP) STAFF TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING GOALS: 1) COORDINATE THE CONTINUED EXCHANGE OF STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL PERSPECTIVES AND CONCERNS ON LCBP PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES; 2) ADVISE THE STEERING COMMITTEE, STATES OF VERMONT AND NEW YORK, AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OF PROGRESS TOWARD ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES OF LCBP'S WORK PLANS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES; 3) REDUCE PHOSPHORUS INPUTS TO LAKE CHAMPLAIN TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY AND DIVERSE ECOSYSTEM AND PROVIDE FOR SUSTAINABLE HUMAN USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE LAKE; 4) REDUCE TOXIC CONTAMINATION TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN ECOSYSTEM; 5) PROMOTE A BASIN-WIDE PERSPECTIVE ON WATER QUALITY ISSUES OF REGIONAL AND NATIONAL IMPORTANCE; 6) COORDINATE EFFORTS OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL EXPERTS TO ASSIST IN EVALUATING THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SP

THIS FUNDING IS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 120 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM FOR THE PUBLIC'S BENEFIT. THE AWARD WILL HELP THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION'S (NEIWPCC'S) LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM (LCBP) STAFF TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING GOALS: 1) COORDINATE THE CONTINUED EXCHANGE OF STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL PERSPECTIVES AND CONCERNS ON LCBP PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES; 2) ADVISE THE STEERING COMMITTEE, STATES OF VERMONT AND NEW YORK, AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OF PROGRESS TOWARD ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES OF LCBP'S WORK PLANS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES; 3) REDUCE PHOSPHORUS INPUTS TO LAKE CHAMPLAIN TO PROMOTE A HEALTHY AND DIVERSE ECOSYSTEM AND PROVIDE FOR SUSTAINABLE HUMAN USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE LAKE; 4) REDUCE TOXIC CONTAMINATION TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN ECOSYSTEM; 5) PROMOTE A BASIN-WIDE PERSPECTIVE ON WATER QUALITY ISSUES OF REGIONAL AND NATIONAL IMPORTANCE; 6) COORDINATE EFFORTS OF WATER POLLUTION CONTROL EXPERTS TO

THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO SUPPORT THE LONG ISLAND SOUND COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN TO PROTECT AND RESTORE LONG ISLAND SOUND. SPECIFICALLY, UNDER THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT THE RECIPIENT WILL SUPPORT THE GOALS OF THE LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY COMPREHENSIVE AND CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN BY PROVIDING COORDINATION/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FOLLOWING KEY AREAS: (1) ASSIST WITH DEVELOPMENT, COORDINATION, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BI-STATE PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT, EDUCATION, OUTREACH ACTIVITIES; (2) PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, TRAVEL, AND MEETING SUPPORT; (3) NEW YORK STATE HABITAT RESTORATION COORDINATOR WILL: PREPARE/ASSIST/EVALUATE PROJECT APPLICATIONS FOR HABITAT RESTORATION/ASSESSMENT/MONITORING, AND DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS; (4) LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF WATER COORDINATOR WILL ASSIST IN THE PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF ANY ACTIVITIES OR PROJECTS THE POSITION

THIS AWARD WILL HELP THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION'S (NEIWPCC'S) LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM (LCBP) STAFF TO ACCOMPL

THIS AWARD WILL HELP THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION'S (NEIWPCC'S) LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM (LCBP) STAFF TO ACCOMPL

DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO NEIWPCC TO CARRY OUT ITS PROGRAM TO MAINTAIN, PROTECT, AND IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY OF RIVERS, LAKES, STREAMS, GROUNDWATER, AND OTHER WATERBODIES IN THE NORTHEAST. NEIWPCC'S ROLE IS TO INTEGRATE THE STATES' INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS TO COORDINATE, IMPROVE, AND MAINTAIN WATER QUALITY, AND THEREFORE MAKE SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO CONSTITUENT STATES IN IMPLEMENTING CLEAN WATER PROGRAMS. THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE PREVENTING DEGRADATION OF UNIMPAIRED WATERBODIES AND REDUCING THE NUMBER OF IMPAIRED WATERBODIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONDUCTING WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AND COORDINATION ACTIVITIES, TRAINING, AND REGIONAL INITIATIVES OF INTEREST TO CONSTITUENT NEIWPCC STATES. ONE OF NEIWPCC'S MOST IMPORTANT ROLES IS TO IDENTIFY AND EXAMINE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMON TO ALL OR SOME OF THE STATES. NEIWPCC WILL CONDUCT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AND COORDINATION ACTIVITIES, TRAINING, AND REGIONAL INITIATIVES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WORK PLAN AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT, SECTION 106 (CWA 106). INITIAL AWARD.ACTIVITIES:THESE CWA 106 FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT NEIWPCC IN HELPING STATES OF THE NORTHEAST TO PRESERVE AND ADVANCE WATER QUALITY. NEIWPCC WILL CONTINUE TO IDENTIFY AND EXAMINE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THROUGH THE FRAMEWORK OF STATE AND FEDERAL WORK GROUPS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CHANNEL INFORMATION, AND PRESENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO COMMISSIONERS REGARDING REGIONAL POLICIES. NEIWPCC WILL, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE STATES, TAKE A PROACTIVE LEADERSHIP ROLE ON REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ISSUES WHILE DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING WATER PROGRAMS COMPLEMENTARY TO AND SUPPORTIVE OF THE STATUTES, GOALS, AND PROGRAMS PURSUED BY ITS MEMBER STATES AND BY EPA AND OTHER RELEVANT FEDERAL AGENCIESSUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE EXPECTED DELIVERABLES AND OUTCOMES ARE AS FOLLOWS: THE CONTINUED EXCHANGE OF STATE AND FEDERAL PERSPECTIVES AND CONCERNS ON CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY COMMISSIONER AND WATER PROGRAM DIRECTOR LEVEL; TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS ISSUES OF MUTUAL CONCERN TO WATER, AIR, AND SOLID-WASTE PROGRAMS; TO ADVISE THE STATES AND EPA OF PROGRESS TOWARD ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES OF NEIWPCC'S WORKPLANS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES; TO CONTINUE TO ASSIST THE STATES AND BE FLEXIBLE TO SUPPORT THE ATTAINMENT OF STATE CLEAN WATER PROGRAM GOALS AND ADDRESS SHARED CONCERNS; TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE CONTENT SHOWCASING RECENT NEWS AND WORK FROM NEIWPCC AND ITS PARTNERS; TO PROMOTE INTERSTATE COORDINATION AND COMPATIBILITY OF WASTEWATER-RELATED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES; TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTHEAST; TO CONTINUE TO IDENTIFY AND EXPLORE HIGH PRIORITY WATER MANAGEMENT ISSUES, INCLUDING SOURCE WATER PROTECTION, INTEGRATION OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT AND CLEAN WATER ACT, NON-POINT SOURCE POLLUTION, EMERGING CONTAMINANTS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL POLICIES OR POSITIONS WHEN NECESSARY; TO SUPPORT AN ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYST TO PROVIDE OVERALL COORDINATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S WATER QUALITY MONITORING ACTIVITIES; AND LASTLY, TO SUPPORT THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (RIDEM) TO PLAN AND EXECUTE WATER QUALITY MONITORING, DATA MANAGEMENT, AND ANALYSIS FOR WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENTS UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THAT OF THE SEVEN MEMBER STATES OF NEIWPCC, INCLUDING ALL SIX STATES IN EPA REGION 1.

THIS AWARD WILL HELP THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION'S (NEIWPCC'S) LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM (LCBP) STAFF TO ACCOMP

THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO SUPPORT THE LONG ISLAND SOUND COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF LONG ISLAND SOUND AND TO ASSIST THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT AND NEW YORK, AND OTHER PUBLIC OR NONPROFIT ENTITIES IN CONDUCTING RESEARCH, EXPERIMENTS, INVESTIGATIONS, TRAINING, DEMONSTRATION, SURVEYS, OR STUDIES RELATED TO REDUCING POLLUTION AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT TO SUSTAIN LIVING RESOURCES IN THE LONG ISLAND SOUND. SPECIFICALLY, UNDER THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT THE RECIPIENT WILL: 1) SUPPORT LONG ISLAND SOUND STUDY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, 2) PROVIDE PROJECT MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT TO NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION STAFF AND TRAVEL SUPPORT TO PROGRAM PARTNERS, 3) SUPPORT NEW YORK STATE HABITAT RESTORATION AND STEWARDSHIP COORDINATOR POSITION, 4) SUPPORT LONG

IN-CELL AUTOMATED FLASH OXIDATION (IC-AUTOFOX?) PROTEIN FOOTPRINTING SYSTEM - THE GENNEXT PHASE II SBIR SUBMSSION ENTITLED “IN-CELL AUTOMATED FLASH OXIDATION (IC-AUTOFOX™) PROTEIN FOOTPRINTING SYSTEM,” IS RESPONSIVE TO THE ACKOWLEDGED NEED FOR NEW AND IMPROVED TOOLS FOR HIGHER ORDER STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS (HOS) OF BIOPHARMACEUTICALS AND MEMBRANE PROTEIN TARGET STUDIES. AN EMERGING HOS ANALYSIS TECHNIQUE IS HYDROXYL RADICAL FOOT-PRINTING (HRPF). HRPF INVOLVES THE IRREVERSIBLE LABELING OF A PROTEIN’S EXTERIOR BY REACTION WITH HYDROXYL RADICALS WITH SUBSEQUENT MS ANALYSIS TO IDENTIFY THE OUTER PORTIONS OF THE PROTEIN. THE MOST WIDELY USED METHOD FOR GENERATING OH RADICALS EMPLOYS A QUICK BURST OF UV LIGHT, AND IS APPROPRIATELY CALLED FAST PHOTOCHEMICAL OXIDATION OF PROTEINS (FPOP).WE HAVE DEVELOPED COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS TO PERFORM IN VITRO FPOP. THE PRACTICE OF APPLYING THE RESULTS OF IN VITRO STRUCTURAL EXPERIMENTS TO AUTHENTIC IN VIVO BEHAVIOR HAS BEEN BROUGHT INTO QUESTION. MACROMOLECULAR CROWDING WITHIN A CELL LIMITS DIFFUSION, THUS ALTERING REACTION KINETICS, ASSOCIATION RATES OF PROTEINS, AND PROTEIN-DNA INTERACTIONS. THESE EFFECTS ARE NOT OBSERVED WHILE PERFORMING IN VITRO STUDIES. BECAUSE OF IN VITRO SHORTCOMINGS, THERE HAS BEEN RECENT DESIRE TO EXTEND THE USE OF FPOP TO WHOLE CELLS IN AN IN VIVO MANNER. THE PRACTICE OF IN VIVO OR IN-CELL FPOP (IC-FPOP) HAS BEEN PIONEERED BY DR. LISA JONES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND. WHILE SHOWING GREAT PROMISE TO ADDRESS UNMET CHALLENGES IN PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH, REPRODUCIBILITY FOR IC-FPOP IS CHALLENGED BY VARIABILITY OF INTRACELLULAR BACKGROUND SCAVENGING, CELL-TO-CELL ISOLATION IRREPRODUCIBILITY, AND THE MANDATORY USE OF HAZARDOUS, COMPLICATED, AND POORLY REPRODUCIBLE EXCIMER LASERS. COLLABORATING WITH THE JONES LABORATORY, OUR WORK WILL EXTEND OUR INNOVATIVE IN VITRO LASER-FREE FPOP TECHNOLOGY TO IN VIVO APPLICATIONS. GENNEXT TECHNOLOGIES IS THE ONLY COMPANY COMMERCIALIZING PRODUCTS FOR FPOP HOS ANALYSIS. OUR GOAL IS TO CONVERT THE IC-FPOP PROCESS FROM AN ACADEMIC RESEARCH EXPERIMENT INTO A VALUABLE ANALYTICAL TOOL. ONCE SIMPLIFIED AND TRANSFORMED INTO A ROBUST TECHNIQUE, WE ENVISION IC-FPOP TO ENABLE CELL-BASED ASSAYS TO: PARATOPE AND EPITOPE THE INTERACTION OF MAB BIOPHARMACEUTICALS WITH THEIR MEMBRANE TARGETS; ELUCIDATE THE DYNAMICS OF LEAD BINDING TO ORTHOSTERIC OR ALLOSTERIC MEMBRANE TARGETS; TO REVEAL SECONDARY MESSENGER SIGNALING CASCADES OF GPCR LEAD COMPOUNDS; AND TO DETECT THE IMPACT OF ANTI-NEOPLASTICS UPON TARGETS SUCH AS KINASES AND GROWTH FACTORS.

MULTI-RADICAL PROTEIN FOOTPRINTING (MRPF™) PLATFORM - THE GENNEXT PHASE II SBIR SUBMSSION ENTITLED “MULTI-RADICAL PROTEIN FOOTPRINTING (MRPF™) PLATFORM,” IS RESPONSIVE TO THE ACKOWLEDGED NEED FOR NEW AND IMPROVED TOOLS FOR HIGHER ORDER STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS (HOS) OF BIOPHARMACEUTICALS AND MEMBRANE PROTEIN TARGET STUDIES. AN EMERGING HOS ANALYSIS TECHNIQUE IS RADICAL FOOT- PRINTING (RPF). RPF INVOLVES THE IRREVERSIBLE LABELING OF A PROTEIN’S EXTERIOR BY REACTION WITH RADICALS WITH SUBSEQUENT MS ANALYSIS TO IDENTIFY THE OUTER PORTIONS OF THE PROTEIN. WE HAVE DEVELOPED COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS TO PERFORM HYDROXYL RADICAL PROTEIN FOOTPRINTING (HRPF) EMPLOYING OH RADICALS KNOWN AS THE FOX® PROTEIN FOOTPRINTING SYSTEM. A NEW RPF TECHNIQUE THAT RELIES UPON TRIFLUOROMETHYL (TFM) RADICALS CREATED BY •OH ATTACK OF AQUEOUS SODIUM TRIFLINATE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED. TFM PROTEIN FOOTPRINTING (TFMPF) IS HIGHLY COMPLEMENTARY TO HRPF. WHEN USED TOGETHER, HRPF AND TFMPF PROVIDE IMPROVED SPATIAL COVERAGE THAN EITHER ALONE. IN OUR PHASE I PROGRAM, WE CREATED A FACILE MEANS TO ASSESS EFFECTIVE RADICAL LOAD DURING CF3 LABELING EXPERIMENTS BY CREATING AN IN-LINE FLUORESCENCE DETECTOR THAT MEASURED THE PHOTOMETRIC RESPONSE OF COUMARIN-BASED INTERNAL STANDARD RADICAL DOSIMETERS TO •OH AND •CF3 ATTACK. IN OUR PHASE II PROGRAM, WE BUILD UPON OUR PHASE I SUCCESS TO CREATE A PRE-COMMERCIAL SYSTEM THAT WILL ENABLE SELECTABLE •OH OR SIMULTANEOUS •OH AND •CF3 LABELING, WITH IN-LINE RADICAL DOSIMETRY, AND OPTIMIZED DATA PROCESSING SOFTWARE. IN DOING SO, WE WILL EXTEND OUR PRODUCTS TO ALSO SUPPORT TFMPF, CREATING A POWERFUL AND IMPACTFUL IMPROVEMENT TO BIOPHARMACEUTICAL HOS. GENNEXT TECHNOLOGIES IS THE WORLD’S ONLY COMPANY COMMERCIALIZING INSTRUMENTS AND SOLUTIONS FOR RPF HOS ANALYSIS. OUR OVERARCHING GOAL IS TO CONVERT THE RPF PROCESS FROM AN ACADEMIC RESEARCH EXPERIMENT INTO A BROADLY ADOPTED AND VALUABLE HOS ANALYTICAL TOOL. WE FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT OUR PROPOSAL WILL SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT HOS ANALYSIS WITH TRANSFORMATIVE BENEFITS TO BIOPHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH.

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

TAILORING THE HYDROXYL RADICAL FOOT-PRINTING APPROACH TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION FOR THE HIGHER ORDER STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS NEEDS OF THE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

NONINVASIVE CONTRAST ENHANCED EARLY DETECTION OF MELANOMA LIVER METASTASIS

DETECTION AND STAGING OF LIVER FIBROSIS BY PRECISE MRI (PMRI)

THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (NEIWPCC) WILL UNDERTAKE THE FOLLOWING TASKS: 1) ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT, COORDIN

THIS PROJECT AIMS TO IMPROVE THE COMPLIANCE AND LEAK PREVENTION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (USTS) BY PROVIDING UST PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT

NON-INVASIVE STAGING OF METASTASIS BY PRECISION MRI - PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT THIS SBIR APPLICATION WILL DEVELOP AN IMPROVED CONTRAST AGENT FOR PRECISION STAGING THROUGH EARLY AND ACCURATE DETECTION OF PANCREATIC DUCTAL ADENOCARCINOMA (PDAC) LIVER METASTASIS. WE HAVE CREATED AN INNOVATIVE PLATFORM TECHNOLOGY USING A NEW CLASS OF PROTEIN-BASED MRI CONTRAST AGENTS (PROCAS) FOR CONTRAST-ENHANCED MRI. WE HAVE DEVELOPED AN EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO GENERATE PROTEIN CONTRAST AGENTS AGAINST AN ARRAY OF MOLECULAR BIOMARKERS INCLUDING COLLAGEN I (PROCA32.COLLAGEN). THIS EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX PROTEIN IS HIGHLY EXPRESSED IN THE TUMOR MICROENVIRONMENT AND ITS EXPRESSION LEVELS AND CROSSLINKING INCREASE UPON PROGRESSION. PROCA32.COLLAGEN EXHIBITS 10- TO 50-FOLD INCREASE IN BOTH R1 AND R2 RELAXIVITIES, COMPARED TO CLINICALLY-APPROVED GD3+ CONTRAST AGENTS, RESULTING IN EXCEPTIONAL IMAGING CAPABILITY THAT CAN DISCERN HETEROGENEOUS TISSUE SIGNALS VIA A DUAL MR IMAGING METHODOLOGY. PROCA32.COLLAGEN HAS STRONG COLLAGEN BINDING AFFINITY, ENABLES EARLY DETECTION OF SMALL LIVER METASTASES <0.2 MM AND ALLOWS FOR MAPPING TUMOR HETEROGENEITY IN SEVERAL MURINE XENOGRAFT TUMOR MODELS; A 100-FOLD IMPROVEMENT IN THE DETECTION LIMIT OVER CLINICAL CONTRAST AGENTS. PROCA32.COLLAGEN IS EXPECTED TO HAVE A LOW RISK RELATED TO METAL TOXICITY DUE TO ITS UNPRECEDENTED METAL BINDING SELECTIVITY AND KINETIC STABILITY, PROLONGED BLOOD RETENTION AND ADEQUATE BIODISTRIBUTION, WHICH PERMITS HIGH QUALITY IMAGING AT LOW DOSES. THIS PROPOSAL WILL TEST THE HYPOTHESIS THAT A NON- INVASIVE, IN VIVO MRI FOR ACCURATE STAGING OF PDAC THROUGH DETECTION OF SUBCLINICAL LIVER METASTASES CAN BE ACHIEVED BY FURTHER OPTIMIZING THE COLLAGEN TARGETED PROCA32.COLLAGEN+ CONTRAST AGENT. THIS SERIES OF PRECLINICAL STUDIES WILL PROVIDE DATA SUCH AS FORMULATION AND SAFETY PROFILE NEEDED TO SUBMIT AN FDA INVESTIGATIONAL NEW DRUG (IND) APPLICATION FOR AN EARLY PHASE CLINICAL TRIAL. THIS APPLICATION WILL IMPROVE DETECTION OF SUBCLINICAL METASTASIS AND HAVE BROAD IMPACT FOR PDAC.

THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION TO CARRY OUT ITS PROGRAM TO MAINTAIN, PROTECT, AND IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY OF ITS RIVERS, LAKES, STREAMS, GROUNDWATER, AND OTHER WATERBODIES. THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE PREVENTING DEGRADATION OF UNIMPAIRED WATERBODIES AND REDUCING THE NUMBER OF IMPAIRED WATERBODIES IN THE STATE. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SUPPORT FOR WATER QUALITY PLANNING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING NON-POINT SOURCE AND GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AND NON-POINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY BASED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES.

THIS PROJECT AIMS TO IMPROVE THE CLEANUP AND MANAGEMENT OF RELEASES FROM LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (LUSTS) BY PROVIDING LUST PROGRAM IMPLEM

SOFTWARE FOR DETERMINING PROTEOFORM HETEROGENEITY AND PROTEIN EXPRESSION FIDELITY - THE GENNEXT TECHNOLOGIES PHASE II SBIR PROPOSAL ENTITLED “SOFTWARE FOR DETERMINING PROTEOFORM HETEROGENEITY AND PROTEIN EXPRESSION FIDELITY,” BUILDS UPON A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PHASE I PROGRAM, AND WILL PRODUCE A ROBUST, EASY-TO-USE SOFTWARE PACKAGE, THAT UNIQUELY ASSESSES THE PRECISION OF BIOTHERAPEUTIC PROTEIN EXPRESSION. DURING THE LAST THIRTY YEARS, THE GLOBAL MARKET FOR BIOPHARMACEUTICALS HAS PROSPERED, ACHIEVING SALES OF MORE THAN $176 BILLION IN 2015. THE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITY OF BIOPHARMACEUTICALS ARE DEPENDENT ON VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THEIR PRODUCTION AND ENVIRONMENT. THE PRESENCE OF PROTEINS HAVING IMPROPER STRUCTURES HAS BEEN LINKED TO ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS (ADR), WHICH RANGE FROM PATIENT SYMPTOMATIC IRRITATION TO MORBIDITY AND DEATH. THE APPEARANCE OF ADR’S HAS ALERTED THE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY TO THE CRITICAL ROLE THAT PROTEIN STRUCTURE PLAYS IN THE SAFETY AND FUNCTION OF BIOTHERAPEUTICS. BIOPHARMACEUTICAL RECOMBINANT PROTEIN EXPRESSION IS INHERENTLY PRONE TO LOW-LEVEL ERRORS RESULTING IN SEQUENCE VARIANTS CAUSED BY AMINO ACID MISINCORPORATION. THE EXPRESSION SYSTEM AND CULTURING CONDITIONS CAN INFLUENCE PROTEIN PRODUCT QUALITY ATTRIBUTES, SUCH AS TRANSLATIONAL FIDELITY AND POST-TRANSLATIONAL MODIFICATIONS. THESE PROTEIN VARIANTS IMPACT PRODUCT QUALITY IN A NUMBER OF WAYS: ALTERED FUNCTION; ALTERED ACTIVITY; ALTERED LIGAND/SUBSTRATE BINDING; PERTURBED PROTEIN FOLDING LEADING TO PROTEIN AGGREGATION; DECREASED SERUM HALF-LIFE; DIMINISHED THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY; AND UNDESIRED PATIENT IMMUNE RESPONSE. CONCERNS FOR EFFICACY AND PATIENT SAFETY NECESSITATES THE NEED TO CHARACTERIZE THESE LOW-LEVEL PROTEIN VARIANTS. UPON ACHIEVEMENT OF OUR AIMS, OUR PHASE II PROPOSAL WILL PROVIDE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCHERS A VALUABLE, NEW SOFTWARE TOOL THAT WILL DETECT UNWANTED BIOTHERAPEUTIC EXPRESSION VARIANTS THAT CAN MANIFEST AS ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS. OUR SOFTWARE WILL ENABLE RESEARCHERS TO DISCOVER THE PRESENCE OF PROTEIN EXPRESSION AND POST-TRANSLATIONAL VARIANTS IN A FACILE MANNER SO THAT THEY NOT ONLY UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF THESE ALTERATIONS, BUT ALSO MAY IMPROVE THE EXPRESSION PROCESS TO ERADICATE THESE ARTIFACTS.

THIS PROJECT AIMS TO IMPROVE THE COMPLIANCE AND LEAK PREVENTION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (USTS) BY PROVIDING UST PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, COORDINATION, INFORMATION EXCHANGE MECHANISMS, AND TRAINING FOR STATES AND TRIBES.

PER YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST DATED AUGUST 22, 2012, THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS BEING AWARDED TO THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (NEIWPCC) WILL UNDERTAKE THE FOLLOWING TASKS: 1) ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT, COORDI

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PER YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST DATED JULY 18, 2013, THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS BEING AWARDED FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,562,284 TO SUPPORT THE NEW

THIS PROJECT AIMS TO IMPROVE THE COMPLIANCE AND LEAK PREVENTION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (USTS) BY PROVIDING UST PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT,

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PER YOUR APPLICATION REQEUST DATED AUGUST 12, 2011, THIS GRANT AGREEMENT IS BEING AWARDED TO SUPPORT THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTR

PER YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST DATED DECEMBER 1, 2010, THIS GRANT IS BEING AWARDED TO THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (NE

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PER YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST AUGUST 28, 2012, THIS GRANT T IS BEING AWARDED TO SUPPORT THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION

AS DIRECTED UNDER SECTION 320 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT, THIS PROJECT, UNDER THE NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM (NEP), IMPLEMENTS RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NARRA

PER YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST DATED JULY 26, 2013 THIS GRANT AGREEMENT IS BEING AWARDED TO THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSI

THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (NEIWPCC) WILL CARRY OUT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AND COORDINATION ACTIVITIES, TRAINING,

A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS PROVIDED TO THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION TO SUPPORT THE PECONIC ESTUARY PROGRAM'S WORK RESTORING AND PROTECTING WATER QUALITY AND HABITAT IN EASTERN LONG ISLAND. THIS AWARD WILL SUPPORT THE STAFF OF THE PECONIC ESTUARY PROGRAM AS THEY CARRY OUT A RANGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS AND SUPPORTS NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND SUFFOLK COUNTY'S IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT THE PECONIC ESTUARY'S RESTORATION AND PROTECTION. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY, PROTECT THE NATURAL HABITAT AND LIVING RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE HUMAN USES OF THE PECONIC ESTUARY.

THIS PROJECT AIMS TO IMPROVE THE CLEANUP AND MANAGEMENT OF RELEASES FROM LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (LUSTS) BY PROVIDING LUST PROGRAM IMPLEMEN

THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (NEIWPCC) WILL CARRY OUT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AND COORDINATION ACTIVITIES, TRAINING,

THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (NEIWPCC) WILL CARRY OUT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AND COORDINATION ACTIVITIES, TRAININ

THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (NEIWPCC) WILL CONDUCT WATER POLLUTION COORDINATION AMONG THE NEW ENGLAND STATES THROUGH MEETINGS, TRAINING, AND REGIONAL INITIATIVES. THE ROLE OF NEIWPCC IS TO INTEGRATE AND COORDINATE THE WORK OF EACH OF THE STATES TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE WATER QUALITY IN THE CONSTITUENT STATES.

THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (NEIWPCC) WILL CONTINUE TO CONDUCT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AND COORDINATION ACTIVITIES, TRAINING, AND REGIONAL INITIATIVES OF INTEREST TO CONSTITUENT NEIWPCC STATES. NEIWPCC'S ROLE IS TO INTEGRATE THE STATES' INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS TO COORDINATE, IMPROVE, AND MAINTAIN WATER QUALITY IN THE NORTHEAST.

FY 2021 ENDING THE HIV EPIDEMIC - PRIMARY CARE HIV PREVENTION - DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT: KOREAN COMMUNITY SERVICES. INC. (KCS) IS PROPOSING A PCHP PROGRAM THAT WILL INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PATIENTS COUNSELED AND TESTED FOR HIV, THE NUMBER OF PATIENTS PRESCRIBED PREP, AND THE NUMBER OF PATIENTS LINKED TO HIV CARE AND TREATMENT THROUGHOUT CENTRAL ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. THESE OBJECTIVES WILL BE COMPLETED THROUGH THE HEALTH CENTER’S IMPLEMENTATION OF PREP PRESCRIBING, OUTREACH; TESTING; AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND POPULATION GROUPS TO BE SERVED KCS’ PCHP PROGRAM WILL EXPAND HIV PREVENTION SERVICES THAT DECREASE THE RISK OF HIV TRANSMISSION IN ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF ENDING THE HIV EPIDEMIC IN THE U.S. THE PROGRAM WILL ADDRESS THE NEED FOR ALL KCS PATIENTS WITH HIV TO BE DIAGNOSED AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE AFTER TRANSMISSION; THE NEED FOR KCS PATIENTS WITH HIV TO BE RAPIDLY TREATED AND EFFECTIVELY REACHED TO SUSTAIN VIRAL SUPPRESSION; AND THE NEED TO PREVENT NEW TRANSMISSIONS BY USING PROVEN INTERVENTIONS, INCLUDING PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PREP). THE POPULATION GROUPS TO BE SERVED INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: - HEALTH CENTER’S LARGELY ASIAN AND HISPANIC PATIENTS AGES 13-64. - HEALTH CENTER PATIENTS AT RISK OF ACQUIRING HIV INCLUDING (1) THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH ANOTHER SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION, HEPATITIS, OR TUBERCULOSIS; (2) BLACKS/AFRICAN AMERICANS AND HISPANICS/LATINOS; AND (3) INJECTION DRUG USERS. - HOMELESS PATIENTS TREATED AT THE CURRENT HOMELESS SHELTER CLINIC, PATIENTS TREATED AT THE KCS HEALTH CENTER TO BE CO-LOCATED AT THE FUTURE FULLERTON NAVIGATION CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS, AND THOSE TREATED BY THE HOMELESS MEDICAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE UNIT. - KCS’ MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT PATIENTS TREATED AT THE KCS HEALTH CENTER TO BE CO-LOCATED AT THE FUTURE BE WELL ORANGE COUNTY CENTER. - POST-INCARCERATED, OR RE-ENTRY POPULATION THAT WERE RECEIVING MEDICAL ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT) FROM KCS WHILE INCARCERATED AND WHO ARE ASSIGNED KCS AS THEIR MEDICAL HOME. PROPOSED SERVICES: PROPOSED SERVICES TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PATIENTS PRESCRIBED PREP INCLUDE: - SUPPORT PREP ACCESS THROUGH CARE COORDINATION. - ENHANCE WORKFLOWS AND UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY, INCLUDING TELEPREP, TO IMPROVE PREP ACCESS, MONITORING, FOLLOW UP, AND REPORTING. - LEVERAGE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH CENTER CONTROLLED NETWORK. PROPOSED SERVICES TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PATIENTS COUNSELED AND TESTED FOR HIV: - ENHANCE WORKFLOWS TO SUPPORT UNIVERSAL AND RAPID ACCESS TO HIV TESTING, INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF HIV HOME-TESTS OR HOME SPECIMEN COLLECTION KITS. - ENHANCE THE EHR TO SUPPORT HIV TESTING BY INCLUDING DOMAINS TO RECORD HIV RISK FACTORS, POST-HOSPITALIZATION OR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT FOLLOW UP, AND HISTORY OF RELATED CO-OCCURRING CONDITIONS, INCLUDING INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. - SUPPORT CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE AND TRAUMA-INFORMED HIV PREVENTION SERVICES. PROPOSED SERVICES TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PATIENTS LINKED TO HIV CARE AND TREATMENT: - HIRE PCHP HIV PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER AND CARE COORDINATORS TO SUPPORT THE DELIVERY OF INTEGRATED HIV AND PRIMARY CARE SERVICES. - DEVELOP DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING PROCESSES THAT FOSTER REAL-TIME USE OF CLINICAL DATA, LEVERAGE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS. - PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING TRAINING AND ACCREDITED CONTINUING EDUCATION, FOR RISK-BASED HIV TESTING AND FOLLOW UP; PREP; TAKING SEXUAL HEALTH HISTORIES; SCREENING FOR COMMON CO-OCCURRING CONDITIONS; SUPPORTING PATIENTS’ BEHAVIOR CHANGES TO REDUCE RISK; MAXIMIZING THE SUCCESS OF PREP; AND IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE HIGH-IMPACT HIV PREVENTION INTERVENTIONS. TARGETED GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS: KCS WILL IMPLEMENT THE PCHP PROGRAM WITHIN ITS PERMANENT HEALTH CENTER LOCATED 451 W LINCOLN AVE STE 100, ANAHEIM, CA AND ITS HOMELESS SHELTER CLINIC LOCATED AT 6494 CABALLERO BLVD, BUENA PARK, CA.

THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (NEIWPCC) WILL CARRY OUT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AND COORDINATION ACTIVITIES, TRAINING

THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS PROVIDED TO NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (NEIWPCC) TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NARRAGANSETT BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (CCMP). THE GOAL IS TO RESTORE AND MAINTAIN THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND BIOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF THE ESTUARY AND SUPPORT ITS SUSTAINABLE HUMAN USES THROUGH TASKS OUTLINED IN ANNUAL WORKPLANS OF THE NARRAGANSETT BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM (NBEP) AND ITS PARTNERS. THE COOPERATIVE AGEEMENT SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES THAT CONTINUE TO ENGAGE MASSACHUSETTS IN THE EFFORT; SYNTHESIZE, ANALYZE, AND INTERPRET BAY ECOSYSTEM DATA; COMMUNICATE TIMELY, MEANINGFUL INFORMATION ON THE CONDITION OF THE BAY AND ITS ASSOCIATED WATERSHEDS, INCLUDING HABITATS, WATER QUALITY, AND INSTITUTIONAL EFFORTS; SERVE AS A REGIONAL LEADER FOR ESTABLISHING A WATERSHED-BASED FRAMEWORK THAT REFLECTS KEY MANAGEMENT ISSUES THAT CAN BE ADDRESSED AND ACTED ON IN BOTH RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS; CONDUCT KEY RESTORATION AN

THIS PROJECT AIMS TO IMPROVE THE CLEANUP AND MANAGEMENT OF RELEASES FROM LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (LUSTS) BY PROVIDING LUST PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, COORDINATION, INFORMATION EXCHANGE MECHANISMS, AND TRAINING FOR STATES AND TRIBES.

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PRECISION MRI WITH PROTEIN CONTRAST AGENT FOR NONINVASIVE DETECTION OF LUNG FIBROSIS - SUMMARY LUNG DISEASES, SUCH AS INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASES, INCLUDING IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS (IPF), CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD), AND ACUTE VIRAL INFECTION, ARE MAJOR LEADING CAUSES OF DEATH WORLDWIDE. IPF IS CHARACTERIZED BY INCREASED EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX (ECM) DEPOSITION, ESPECIALLY TYPE I COLLAGEN, WITHIN THE LUNG, CAUSING IRREVERSIBLE LUNG DAMAGE. WHILE HIGH-RESOLUTION COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (HRCT) IS COMMONLY USED TO DIAGNOSE IPF, THIS METHOD CAN PRODUCE LARGE INTER-OBSERVER VARIATION AND ERROR (UP TO 50%) AND CANNOT DETECT EARLY-STAGE LUNG FIBROSIS DUE TO POOR SOFT TISSUE CONTRAST. A SURGICAL LUNG BIOPSY IS OFTEN REQUIRED TO CONFIRM THE DIAGNOSIS FOR PATIENTS WITH SUSPECTED IPF. HOWEVER, THIS IS VERY RISKY DUE TO COMORBIDITIES AND PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENTS. HRCT AND OTHER AVAILABLE DIAGNOSTIC METHODS PROVIDE LITTLE INFORMATION ABOUT HETEROGENEOUS FIBROSIS RELATED TO DISEASE ACTIVITY, PROGRESSION, AND REGRESSION. THERE IS A PRESSING UNMET MEDICAL NEED TO DEVELOP NONINVASIVE IMAGING METHODOLOGIES AND CONTRAST AGENTS TO DETECT EARLY STAGES OF LUNG FIBROSIS, AND TO STAGE FIBROSIS SEVERITY AND HETEROGENEOUS EXPRESSION OF COLLAGEN. THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THIS PHASE II APPLICATION WILL PROVIDE NECESSARY RESULTS FOR TRANSITION TO CLINICAL APPLICATION FOR NON-INVASIVE LONGITUDINAL EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND STAGING OF LUNG FIBROSIS WITH DISEASE ACTIVITY BY PMRI. AIM 1 IS TO ANALYZE TOXICOLOGY AND METAL TOXICITY OF PROCA32.COLLAGEN IN HEALTHY AND LUNG FIBROSIS MICE. WE WILL COMPLETE SINGLE AND REPEATING DOSE STUDIES TO VERIFY THAT INL-101 IS NOT TOXIC USING ESTABLISHED IPF ANIMAL MODELS INCLUDING REVERSIBLE AND IRREVERSIBLE FIBROSIS MODELS. WE WILL ALSO DETERMINE MINIMAL EFFECTIVE DOSE OF INL-101 FOR DETERMINING LUNG FIBROSIS. AIM 2 IS TO EXECUTE THE DESIGNED TOX/PK SAFE PROFILE STUDIES FOR IND APPLICATION AND PREPARE HUMAN IMAGING. WE WILL OPTIMIZE INJECTION ROUTES FOR IN VIVO IMAGING FOR IND APPLICATION. THIS TRANSFORMATIVE PLATFORM AND PROPRIETARY METHODOLOGY WILL HAVE STRONG IMPACT IN IPF PATIENT STRATIFICATION FOR EFFECTIVE TREATMENT AND REDUCTION OF MORTALITY BY DISTINGUISHING IPF PATIENTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING RAPID PROGRESSION FROM THOSE WHO ARE STABLE BASED ON FEATURES OF REVERSIBLE AND IRREVERSIBLE FIBROSIS.

DESCRIPTION:NEIWPCC'S WASTEWATER CAPACITY, MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (CMOM) TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR RURAL, SMALL, AND TRIBAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS (WWTWS) TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND, CONSEQUENTLY, HELP IMPROVE WATER QUALITY. THEY WILL PRODUCE ONLINE TRAINING AND PROVIDE DIRECT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL, RURAL, AND TRIBAL WWTWS ACROSS SEVEN COMPACT STATES (NEW ENGLAND AND NEW YORK) TO EQUIP STRUGGLING UTILITIES WITH BASIC TECHNICAL, FINANCIAL, AND MANAGERIAL SKILLS TO SUSTAINABLY OPERATE, MAINTAIN, AND MANAGE THEIR WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE. NEIWPCC WILL TAKE A TWO-PRONGED APPROACH TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL, RURAL, AND TRIBAL PUBLICLY OWNED WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS (WWTWS). AS THE FIRST COMPONENT, THEY WILL EXPAND THEIR EXISTING TRAINING PROGRAM TO CREATE A SERIES OF ONLINE, SELF-PACED COURSES FOCUSED ON INCREASING THE TECHNICAL, FINANCIAL, AND MANAGERIAL CAPACITY OF PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS PERSONNEL. THE SECOND COMPONENT IS TO PROVIDE TARGETED, STRATEGIC OUTREACH TO SMALL, RURAL, AND TRIBAL WWTWS TO HELP THEM DEVELOP THEIR TECHNICAL, FINANCIAL, AND MANAGERIAL CAPACITY.ACTIVITIES:FOR THE TRAINING COMPONENT OF THE PROJECT, NEIWPCC WILL PRODUCE SIX COMPREHENSIVE SELF-PACED ONLINE TRAINING COURSES THAT WILL BE ACCESSIBLE TO ANYONE WITH AN INTERNET CONNECTION, PROVIDING SMALL, RURAL, AND TRIBAL WWTWS WITH GREATER ACCESS TO MUCH-NEEDED EDUCATION AND TRAINING. FOR THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COMPONENT OF THE PROJECT, THEY WILL PROVIDE SITE SPECIFIC, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OUTREACH TO TARGETED WWTWS. WITH HELP FROM EXISTING EPA, STATE, AND TRIBAL PARTNERS IN NEW ENGLAND AND NEW YORK, THEY WILL IDENTIFY SMALL, RURAL, AND TRIBAL WWTWS THAT COULD BENEFIT FROM MORE PERSONALIZED ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE. NEIWPCC WILL WORK INDIVIDUALLY WITH EACH OF THESE UTILITIES, PROVIDING IN-PERSON, SITE-SPECIFIC OUTREACH TO HELP THEM EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS, AND IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SOURCES OF FUNDING TO ADDRESS NEEDS. ALTHOUGH THE ACTUAL SCOPE FOR THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WILL DIFFER AND BE REFINED TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THE FINAL WWTW BENEFICIARIES, THE FRAMEWORK WILL BE BASED ON EPA'S EXISTING CAPACITY, MANAGEMENT, OPERATIONS, AND MAINTENANCE (CMOM) PROGRAM, AND ASSOCIATED PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RESOURCES. SINCE THEIR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING STRUGGLING UTILITIES WITH BASIC TECHNICAL, FINANCIAL, AND MANAGERIAL TOOLS, THE EPA'S CMOM PROGRAM PROVIDES A GREAT FOUNDATION AND ENSURES EFFICIENT USE OF GRANT FUNDS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:NEIWPCC ANTICIPATES THAT THROUGH COMPLETION OF THIS PROJECT THEY WILL PRODUCE SIX (6) NEW SELF-PACED WASTEWATER COURSES ON OUR LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AVAILABLE ONLINE TO ANYONE, AT ANY TIME, FROM ANY LOCATION WHERE THERE IS AN INTERNET CONNECTION. THEY ALSO ANTICIPATE AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF WASTEWATER PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE NORTHEAST, AND THE COUNTRY, WITH ACCESS TO TECHNICAL, FINANCIAL, AND MANAGERIAL TRAINING. NEIWPCC WILL SUPPORT UP TO 35 SMALL, RURAL, AND TRIBAL WWTWS ACROSS SEVEN STATES PROVIDED WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PREPARE EPA'S CMOM SELF-ASSESSMENT AND PRIORITIZED PLANNING-LEVEL LIST OF CMOM IMPROVEMENTS. AND NEIWPCC WILL HOST UP TO 350 SITE-SPECIFIC TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE MEETINGS PROVIDED IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY TO STRUGGLING WWTWS OR IN WATER-QUALITY LIMITED AREAS. NEIWPCC ANTICIPATES THAT COMPLETION OF THESE PROJECT ACTIVITIES WILL RESULT IN INCREASED ACCESS TO TRAINING FOR RURAL, SMALL, AND TRIBAL WASTEWATER PERSONNEL. THOSE WWTWS PERSONNEL WILL ALSO BENEFIT FROM INCREASED TECHNICAL, FINANCIAL, AND MANAGERIAL SKILLS, ALLOWING THEM TO OPTIMIZE TREATMENT TO IMPROVE PERMIT COMPLIANCE AND PROTECT WATER QUALITY, DEVELOP AND ADMINISTER COMPREHENSIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS, AND TO PROTECT THE SIGNIFICANT WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMEN

DESCRIPTION:THE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (NEIWPCC). SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL DELIVER TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AIMED AT IMPROVING WATER QUALITY AND ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR RURAL, SMALL, AND/OR TRIBAL PUBLIC TREATMENT WORKS, AS WELL AS MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER SYSTEMS.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SMALL, RURAL, OR TRIBAL PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS (POTWS) ACROSS SEVEN STATES. THE GOAL IS TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF COLLECTION AND TREATMENT SYSTEMS, PREPARE FOR FUTURE PERMIT LIMITS RELATED TO NUTRIENTS AND EMERGING CONTAMINANTS, ENHANCE READINESS FOR EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS, AND IMPROVE ASSET MANAGEMENT. ADDITIONALLY, UP TO 10 POTWS WILL RECEIVE ASSISTANCE SPECIFICALLY FOR PLANNING FOR EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS AND NATURAL HAZARDS. MOREOVER, THE GRANTEE WILL CONDUCT UP TO 250 SITE-SPECIFIC TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE MEETINGS, WHICH WILL BE OFFERED BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY, FOR POTWS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT OF TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES INCLUDE AN INCREASED NUMBER OF COMMUNITIES WITH STRONGER FINANCIAL, TECHNICAL, AND MANAGERIAL CAPACITY THAT UNDERSTAND WATER QUALITY STANDARDS AND HOW TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THOSE STANDARDS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE INDIVIDUALS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM, THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND SMALL/RURAL COMMUNITIES.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FUND - JUSTICE INVOLVED - PROJECT TITLE: QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FUND- TRANSITIONS IN CARE FOR JUSTICE-INVOLVED POPULATIONS APPLICANT ORGANIZATION NAME: KOREAN COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. PROJECT DIRECTOR: ELLEN AHN, JD, MSW KOREAN COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. (KCS) IS APPLYING FOR FUNDING UNDER THE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FUND - TRANSITIONS FOR JUSTICE-INVOLVED POPULATIONS (QIF-TJI) (HRSA-25-005). OUR PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE TRANSITIONS IN CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITHIN 90 DAYS OF RELEASE FROM INCARCERATION IN THE ORANGE COUNTY JAIL SYSTEM. KCS HEALTH CENTER WAS DESIGNATED AS A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER (FQHC) IN 2019. OUR COMPREHENSIVE SCOPE OF SERVICES INCLUDES PRIMARY MEDICAL, DENTAL, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND A ROBUST SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) PROGRAM. THUS, WE SEEK FUNDING TO EXPAND THE BREADTH OF THESE PROGRAMS AND ENHANCE EXISTING PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUAL’S PRE-RELEASE AND RECENTLY RELEASED FROM INCARCERATION. AS A DESIGNATED FQHC, KCS HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. THE INTEGRATION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INTO PRIMARY CARE YIELDS A COLLABORATIVE SYSTEM OF CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH HIGH LEVELS OF NEED FOR MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. USING A PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME APPROACH, KCS HEALTH CENTER IS ABLE TO RETAIN PATIENTS IN TREATMENT, PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE THROUGHOUT THE LIFECYCLE, AND ADDRESS SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH WITH SUPPORT FROM OUR CASE MANAGERS WHO PROVIDE ENGAGEMENT WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO ADDRESS HEALTH RELATED SOCIAL NEEDS, WHICH INCLUDE HOUSING INSECURITY, LACK OF TRANSPORTATION, FOOD INSECURITY, AND FINANCIAL CHALLENGES. KCS HEALTH CENTER HAS EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH THE CARCERAL POPULATION SINCE ITS ORIGINAL INCEPTION AS A SUD TREATMENT PROVIDER IN 1992. ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION AND THE ORANGE COUNTY JAIL SYSTEM HAVE ENABLED KCS HEALTH CENTER TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THOSE RECENTLY RELEASED FROM INCARCERATION. WE UTILIZE A SUD TREATMENT MODEL BASED ON THE FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES FOR OUTPATIENT TREATMENT DEVELOPED BY THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION’S (SAMHSA) CENTER FOR SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT. TODAY, KCS HEALTH CENTER’S SUD PROGRAM, FREEDOM HEALTH INITIATIVE, IS LED BY DR. MARIO SAN BARTOLOME, A BOARD-CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN IN ADDICTION MEDICINE AND FAMILY MEDICINE, AND WHO WILL BE A KEY CHAMPION ON THIS INITIATIVE. DR. BARTOLOME WILL PROVIDE ONGOING TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO OUR PROVIDERS THROUGH A BLEND OF DIDACTIC TEACHING, DIRECT CLINICAL EXPERIENCE, AND ONGOING SUPERVISION. OUR COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT MODEL WILL INCORPORATE PRIMARY CARE, MEDICATIONS, COUNSELING, AND BEHAVIORAL THERAPIES. WE WILL UTILIZE PEER-BASED SUPPORT WHICH HAS PROVEN TO HAVE A TRANSFORMING EFFECT ON LARGER SYSTEMS OF CARE AND SOCIETY BY ENHANCING LONG-TERM HEALTH- AND ADDICTION-RELATED RECOVERY OUTCOMES AND ELEVATES PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL PERCEPTIONS OF HOPE FOR RECOVERY. WE WILL LOOK TO RECRUIT PROVIDERS AND STAFF WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH ETHNIC POPULATIONS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON BILINGUAL PROVIDERS. KCS HEALTH CENTER WILL UTILIZE A COMBINATION OF QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE MEASURES TO EVALUATE OUR PROGRAM'S EFFICACY IN TREATING PATIENTS, WHICH WE WILL LEVERAGE FOR THIS INITIATIVE. QUANTITATIVE METRICS SUCH AS PATIENT RETENTION RATES, SUBSTANCE USE FREQUENCY, AND TREATMENT ADHERENCE PROVIDE OBJECTIVE DATA ON OUTCOMES, WHILE QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENTS THROUGH PATIENT INTERVIEWS, CLINICIAN FEEDBACK, AND OBSERVATIONAL STUDIES OFFER VALUABLE INSIGHTS INTO THE SUBJECTIVE EXPERIENCES AND PERCEPTIONS OF BOTH PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS. THIS COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH WILL ENSURE A ROBUST UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROGRAM'S IMPACT AND ENABLE CONTINUOUS REFINEMENT TO OPTIMIZE PATIENT CARE AND OUTCOMES.

MATERNITY GROUP HOME (TLP)

TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM

PER YOUR APPLICATIONTION REQUEST DATED MAY 30, 2012, THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS BEING AWARDED TO THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE AND WATER POLLUTION CO

PER YOUR APPLICATION REQEUST DATED JULY 18, 2011, THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS BEING AWARDED TO THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL C

MOUNTAIN-PLAINS YOUTH SERVICES COALITION (D.B.A. YOUTHWORKS) WILL ENHANCE SERVICES TO YOUTH VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING (AGES 11-24) IN NORTH DAKOTA. ANNUALLY, THE PROJECT WILL SERVE 100 YOUTH VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON INCREASING IDENTIFICATION OF LABOR TRAFFICKING AND MALE VICTIMS. YOUTHWORKS IS A LEADING PROVIDER OF ANTI-TRAFFICKING SERVICES, INCLUDING ADVOCACY, CASE MANAGEMENT, THERAPY, SURVIVOR LEADERSHIP, AND OTHER SURVIVOR-CENTERED SERVICES THROUGHOUT NORTH DAKOTA, AND HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE SERVING RUNAWAY, HOMELESS, TRAFFICKED AND STREET YOUTH (RHTSY). THE PROPOSED PROJECT WOULD ENHANCE SERVICES FOR SYSTEMS-INVOLVED AND UNDER IDENTIFIED YOUTH VICTIMS THROUGH A YOUTH NAVIGATION MODEL, INCREASE AGENCY CAPACITY TO PROVIDE IN-HOUSE HT THERAPY, AND ENSURE CONTINUED FUNDING FOR THE PROVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES THROUGH HUMAN TRAFFICKING YOUTH SPECIALISTS AND SURVIVOR LEADERSHIP WORK. PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR SUSPECTED OR CONFIRMED VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING; SYSTEMS-RESPONSIVE AND YOUTH-CENTERED MULTI-DISCIPLINARY RESPONSE TEAMS; OUTREACH AND TRAINING BY THE YOUTH NAVIGATORS; THE DEVELOPMENT OF CURRICULUM ON IDENTIFYING AND SERVING ALL TRAFFICKED YOUTH, WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON LABOR TRAFFICKING AND MALE TRAFFICKING VICTIMS; AND EXPANDED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO TRAFFICKED YOUTH ACROSS THE STATE. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE WELL-COORDINATED, STATE-WIDE RESPONSES TO YOUTH VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING, AN INCREASE IN MALE AND LABOR TRAFFICKED YOUTH IDENTIFIED, AND MORE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES RECEIVING THERAPY. YOUTH OF ANY GENDERS, AGES 11 TO 24, WHO ARE OR HAVE EXPERIENCED ANY FORM OF TRAFFICKING ARE THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROJECT.

THIS GRANT AGREEMENT PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE RECIPIENT TO SUPPORT NEW YORK STATE'S IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND

THIS GRANT AGREEMENT PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE RECIPIENT TO SUPPORT NEW YORK STATES IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AN

THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (NEIWPCC) WILL ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AN ENHANCEMENT GRANT TO OBTAIN TECHN

MOUNTAIN PLAINS YOUTH SERVICES, INC. (DBA YOUTHWORKS) PROVIDES ANTI-TRAFFICKING SERVICES THROUGHOUT NORTH DAKOTA TO RUNAWAY, HOMELESS, TRAFFICKED AND STREET YOUTH (RHTSY). UNDER THIS GRANT, YOUTHWORKS WILL OFFER A SPECIALIZED HOUSING PROGRAM FOR IDENTIFIED SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AGED 18-24. ANNUALLY, THE PROJECT WILL PROVIDE 15 YOUTH SURVIVORS WITH RAPID RE-HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND 10 YOUTH SURVIVORS WILL BE HOUSED IN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. THE PROGRAM DESIGN WILL INCLUDE: TWO HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOUSING NAVIGATOR (HTHN) POSITIONS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING UNITS IN BISMARCK AND FARGO. HTHNS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INTAKE, ELIGIBILITY SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ENABLE SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND THEIR DEPENDENTS TO LOCATE AND SECURE PERMANENT HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT, AND INTEGRATE INTO THE COMMUNITY.

MOUNTAIN PLAINS YOUTH SERVICES. TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM

THIS NOAA-FUNDED WORK WILL SUPPORT SEVERAL ELEMENTS OF A LAKE-WIDE MONITORING NETWORK TO COLLECT AND RECORD LAKE CHAMPLAIN ENVIRONMENTAL DATA IN REAL-TIME AND TO EXPLORE AND DEVELOP MONITORING PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS NEW ISSUES. THE WORK WILL SUPPORT FOUR PRIMARY MONITORING NEEDS FOR LAKE CHAMPLAIN WITH FY22 FUNDS: 1) IMPROVED UNDERSTANDING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANTS OF CONCERN IN LAKE CHAMPLAIN THROUGH A LITERATURE REVIEW, TARGETED SAMPLING, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FUTURE MONITORING PROGRAM FRAMEWORK WILL INFORM MANAGEMENT DECISIONS AND DIRECT RESOURCES TOWARD ADDRESSING SOURCES AND EFFECTS OF THESE CONTAMINANTS. 2) CYANOTOXIN TESTING FOR RECREATIONAL WATER SAMPLES WILL IMPROVE OUR UNDERSTANDING OF PUBLIC HEALTH RISKS AND IMPROVE OUR COMMUNICATION ON CYANOBACTERIA BLOOMS TO LAKE USERS AND STAKEHOLDERS. 3) IN-SITU REAL-TIME MONITORING INSTRUMENTATION WILL INCREASE THE DATA RESOLUTION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION AND TREND ANALYSIS AND PROVIDE USEFUL COMPARISONS OF LAKE REGIONS

YOUTHWORKS MGH PROGRAM 2024

MATERNITY GROUP HOME

YOUTHWORKS TLP PROGRAM 2024

TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM

YOUTHWORKS ENHANCED YOUTH SERVICE MODEL FOR VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING

DLT GRANTS - SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER - MEDICAL

THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS PROVIDED TO NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (NEIWPCC) TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NARRAGANSETT BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (CCMP). THE GOAL IS TO RESTORE AND MAINTAIN THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND BIOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF THE ESTUARY AND SUPPORT ITS SUSTAINABLE HUMAN USES THROUGH TASKS OUTLINED IN ANNUAL WORKPLANS OF THE NARRAGANSETT BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM (NBEP) AND ITS PARTNERS. THE COOPERATIVE AGEEMENT SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES THAT CONTINUE TO ENGAGE MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND IN THE EFFORT; SYNTHESIZE, ANALYZE, AND INTERPRET BAY ECOSYSTEM DATA; COMMUNICATE TIMELY, MEANINGFUL INFORMATION ON THE CONDITION OF THE BAY AND ITS ASSOCIATED WATERSHEDS, INCLUDING HABITATS, WATER QUALITY, AND INSTITUTIONAL EFFORTS; SERVE AS A REGIONAL LEADER FOR ESTABLISHING A WATERSHED-BASED FRAMEWORK THAT REFLECTS KEY MANAGEMENT ISSUES THAT CAN BE ADDRESSED AND ACTED ON IN BOTH RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS; CONDUCT K

TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS YOUTH IN NORTH DAKOTA

MATERNITY GROUP HOME PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS YOUTH IN NORTH DAKOTA.- TLP

AS DIRECTED UNDER SECTION 320 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT, THIS PROJECT, UNDER THE NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM, IMPLEMENTS RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NARRAGANSETT BAY NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM (NBEP) COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (CCMP) TO RESTORE AND MAINTAIN THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND BIOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF THE ESTUARY THROUGH TASKS OUTLINED IN THE ANNUAL WORKPLANS OF THE NBEP AND ITS PARTNERS. THE GRANTEE WILL CONTINUE TO ENGAGE MASSACHUSETTS IN THE EFFORT, AS WELL AS SYNTHESIZE, ANALYZE, AND INTERPRET BAY ECOSYSTEM DATA; COMMUNICATE TIMELY, MEANINGFUL INFORMATION ON THE CONDITION OF THE BAY AND ITS ASSOCIATED WATERSHEDS, INCLUDING HABITATS, WATER QUALITY, AND INSTITUTIONAL EFFORTS; SERVE AS REGIONAL LEADER FOR ESTABLISHING A WATERSHED-BASED FRAMEWORK THAT REFLECTS KEY MANAGEMENT ISSUES THAT CAN BE ADDRESSED AND ACTED ON IN BOTH RI AND MASSACHUSETTS, CONDUCTS KEY RESTORATION AND PROTECTION ACTIVITIES THAT SECURE BROAD PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDER SUPPORT; AND ADMINISTERS THE NBEP F

AS DIRECTED UNDER SECTION 320 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT, THIS PROJECT, UNDER THE NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM, IMPLEMENTS RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NARRAGANSET

THE DIVISION OF REHABILITATION AND REENTRY WITHIN THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADULT CORRECTION PROPOSES TO PARTNER WITH OUR CHILDRENS PLACE OF COASTAL HORIZONS CENTER, INC. TO IMPLEMENT THE FAMILY RE-ENTRY SUPPORT & HELP (FRESH) PROGRAM. FRESH SEEKS TO ENHANCE THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN INCARCERATED PARENTS AND THEIR MINOR CHILDREN, PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE MINOR CHILDREN DURING INCARCERATION, AND PROVIDE RE-ENTRY AND TRANSITIONAL SERVICES FOR INCARCERATED PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN. IN ALL 13 DESIGNATED RE-ENTRY FACILITIES WITHIN NC, THE FRESH PROGRAM WILL: 1) INCREASE KNOWLEDGE AMONG CORRECTIONAL STAFF AND ADMINISTRATORS REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE & ROLE OF FAMILY IN THE RE-ENTRY PROCESS; 2) ENSURE THESE FACILITIES' POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ALIGN WITH BEST PRACTICES FOR FACILITATING PARENT/CHILD VISITATIONS; AND 3) CREATE VISITATION SPACES WITHIN THESE FACILITIES THAT ENABLE PARENT/CHILD INTERACTION. THE PROPOSED PROJECT HAS THREE OVERALL GOALS: 1) DEVELOP AND EXPAND SERVICES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF INCARCERATED PARENTS AND THEIR MINOR CHILDREN; 2) PREVENT VIOLENT CRIME AMONG PARTICIPANTS AND CHILD PARTICIPANTS; AND 3) DECREASE INVOLVEMENT IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM AMONG INVOLVED ADULTS AND THEIR MINOR CHILDREN. THE PROPOSED PROJECT WILL SERVE 135 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY AND THUS, A TOTAL OF 405 ADULT PARTICIPANTS WILL BE SERVED DURING THE 3-YEAR PROJECT PERIOD.

MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTER QUEENS/NASSAU/SUFFOLK COUNTIES

THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE RECIPIENT TO IMPLEMENT THE COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY HARBOR

FY 2024 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICE EXPANSION - PROJECT TITLE: FY24 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES EXPANSION (HRSA-24-078) APPLICANT ORGANIZATION NAME: KOREAN COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. DBA KCS HEALTH CENTER GRANT NUMBER: H80CS33646 PROJECT DIRECTOR NAME: ELLEN AHN, JD, MSW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/HRSA PROJECT DIRECTOR KOREAN COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. DBA KCS HEALTH CENTER IS A MULTI-SERVICE, NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY CLINIC AND TRUSTED FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER (FQHC) LOCATED IN ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. KCS HEALTH CENTER HAS A LARGE SERVICE AREA, PROVIDING A RANGE OF CLINICAL SERVICES TO 48 ZIP CODES. KCS HEALTH CENTER’S TARGET POPULATION IS THE MORE THAN ONE-QUARTER (26.5%) OF LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS LIVING BELOW 200% OF FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES (FPG) WHO RESIDE IN THE SERVICE AREA (U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, 2022 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY, 5-YEAR ESTIMATES). THROUGH THE FY24 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES EXPANSION (BHSE) INITIATIVE, KCS HEALTH CENTER WILL INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PATIENTS RECEIVING MENTAL HEALTH (MH) SERVICES AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PATIENTS RECEIVING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) SERVICES, INCLUDING PATIENTS RECEIVING MEDICATIONS FOR OPIOID USE DISORDER (MOUD). WE WILL FOCUS OUR EFFORTS ON SERVING LOW-INCOME, UNINSURED ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (BH) DIAGNOSIS, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS, SEVER EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE, AND CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS. WITH FUNDING, KCS HEALTH CENTER WILL BE ABLE TO START BH SERVICES AT ITS MACARTHER LOCATION -- 19742 MACARTHER BLVD, SUITE 250, IRVINE, CA 92612 – AND EXPAND ACCESS TO BH SERVICES AT ALL KCS HEALTH CENTER’S OTHER LOCATIONS. FURTHERMORE, FUNDING WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE BH-RELATED EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BH PROVIDERS AND STAFF TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF THE POPULATION SERVED BY THIS INITIATIVE. IN ADDITION, KCS HEALTH CENTER WILL OFFER RECRUITMENT AND INCENTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEW AND EXISTING STAFF. AS ILLUSTRATED IN OUR 2023 UNIFORM DATA SYSTEM (UDS) REPORT, KCS HEALTH CENTER PROVIDED MH SERVICES TO 1,278 PATIENTS VIA 10,644 VISITS (2,360 CLINIC VISITS AND 8,284 VIRTUAL VISITS). WHILE WE HAD ZERO (0) SUD PATIENTS, WE HAD 992 PATIENTS WHO RECEIVED MEDICATIONS FOR OPIOID USE DISORDER (MOUD) DISORDER DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD. KCS HEALTH CENTER IS A TRUSTED COMMUNITY MEDICAL HOME AND THEREFORE, IS WELL POSITIONED TO ADDRESS THE GAPS IN BH ACCESS AND CARE. CURRENTLY, OUR BH STAFF INCLUDES A PSYCHIATRIST, PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER, LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, LICENSED CLINICAL WORKER WORKERS, AND PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS. PER OUR CURRENT FORM 5A: SERVICES PROVIDED, KCS HEALTH CENTER ALREADY PROVIDES MH, SUD, AND PSYCHIATRY SERVICES IN COLUMN I ON FORM 5A: SERVICES PROVIDED. THUS, A SCOPE ADJUSTMENT OR CHANGE IN SCOPE TO ADD THE SERVICES WILL NOT BE NEEDED. TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PATIENTS RECEIVING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND SUD AND MOUD SERVICES, KCS HEALTH CENTER WILL HIRE A SUD/MH THERAPIST, A MOUD NURSE PRACTITIONER, AND A PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST. WE WILL LOOK TO RECRUIT PROVIDERS AND STAFF WHO HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH ETHNIC POPULATIONS, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON BILINGUAL PROVIDERS. TWO EXISTING STAFF MEMBERS, A PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER, AND A PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST, WILL ALSO BE PART OF THIS INITIATIVE.

YOUTH HOMELESSNESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

THIS PROJECT WILL IMPLEMENT PORTIONS OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN MANAGEMENT PLAN. IN PARTICULAR, THIS PROJECT WILL ADVANCE ELEMENTS OF THE PLAN THAT PERTA

HEALTH CENTER CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (CARES) ACT FUNDING

DEVELOPMENT OF HOST HOMES IN 6 COUNTIES IN ND AND CLAY COUNTY, MN. CASE MANAGEMENT FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. COORDINATION AND TRAINING OF ARE

HEALTH CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT

PROPOSAL ABSTRACT PEOPLE INVOLVED IN THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER RATES OF TRAUMA EXPOSURE COMPARED TO THE GENERAL POPULATION. EVIDENCE SUGGESTS THESE RATES ARE EVEN HIGHER AMONG THOSE CONVICTED OF SEX OFFENSES OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, GANG-INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS, AND PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESSES. GIVEN THE HIGH RATES OF TRAUMA AMONG PEOPLE IN THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM AND THE LINK BETWEEN TRAUMA, CRIME, AND DESISTANCE, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADULT CORRECTION IS PROPOSING THE NORTH CAROLINA TRAUMA-INFORMED ENGAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION PROJECT (NC TIES) WILL BE PROVIDED TO A SAMPLE OF 240 PROBATION/PAROLE OFFICERS (PPOS) THAT SUPERVISE SPECIALTY CASELOADS INCLUDING SECURITY RISK GROUP (GANG-INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS), DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEX OFFENSE, AND MENTAL HEALTH. THE GOALS OF THE PROJECT ARE TO ENHANCE THECAPACITY OF PPOS TO USE TRAUMA-INFORMED ENGAGEMENT SUPERVISION WITH INDIVIDUALS ON THEIR CASELOADS; IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SUPERVISION RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PPOS AND SUPERVISEES (E.G., TRUST, CARING, AND FAIRNESS); ASSESS THE IMPACT OF THE PROGRAM ON COMMUNITY SUPERVISION OUTCOMES; AND ASSESS FACTORS IMPACTING PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF THE MODEL. THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ADULT CORRECTION WILL COLLABORATE WITH A RESEARCH TEAM FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL TO CONDUCT A PRE-IMPLEMENTATION ASSESSMENT, ENGAGE IN IMPLEMENTATION PLANNING AND READINESS ACTIVITIES, AND UNDERTAKE EVALUATION ACTIVITIES.

PER YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST DATED MAY 10, 2013, THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS BEING AWARDED PARTIAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $172,493 TO NEW ENGLAND

THIS AWARD WILL HELP THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION'S (NEIWPCC'S) LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM (LCBP) STAFF TO ACCOMPL

HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF LOCAL NATURAL, HISTORIC, SCENIC, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES THROUGH NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS, NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDORS, NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICTS, AND OTHER DESIGNATIONS (NHAS). THESE AUTHORIZED PROGRAMS ARE THE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY OF FEDERAL COMMISSIONS, NONPROFIT GROUPS, UNIVERSITIES, STATE AGENCIES OR MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES. THEY ARE NOT UNITS OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM, AND THEIR LANDS ARE NOT FEDERALLY OWNED OR MANAGED.

FEDERAL FUNDS SUPPORT THE ADMINSTRATION AND OPERATIONS OF THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMMING AND STAFFING, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP AND PRESERVATION EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR GUIDED INTERPRETATIVE TRIP PLANNING AND TOURS, CULTURAL REVITALIZATION EFFORTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, AND THE PRESERVATION OF THE ARTS CULTURE AS EXPRESSED IN THE HERITAGE AREA S MANAGEMENT PLAN.

THE PURPOSE OF THE HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDING IS TO ENGAGE NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA RECIPIENTS, PARTNERS, COMMUNITIES, AND OR VISITORS IN SHARED ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. THIS IS DONE BY PROMOTING GREATER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTICIPATION IN PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, AND BUILDING RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP ETHICS IN ITS PARTICIPANTS. THIS PROJECT SUPPORTS THE OPERATIONS OF THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP. BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE GENERAL PUBLIC, STATES AND OR THEIR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, NON-PROFITS, PRIVATE ENTITIES, THE HERITAGE AREA MANAGEMENT COORDINATING ENTITY.

THE GOAL OF THIS TASK AGREEMENT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING THROUGH THE HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HPP) FUND AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS, SPECIFICALLY THE RECIPIENT, THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION, COORDINATING MANAGEMENT ENTITY FOR THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA. PROJECT-SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND STAFFING, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP AND PRESERVATION EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR GUIDED INTERPRETATIVE TRIP PLANNING AND TOURS, AND FOR CULTURAL REVITALIZATION EFFORTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND THE PRESERVATION OF THE ARTS CULTURE. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS, DEVELOP AND PRESENT INTERPRETATIVE THEMES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CHAMPLAIN-ADIRONDACK BIOSPHERE NETWORK, ORGANIZATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND OUTREACH FOR THE WESTERN NEW ENGLAND GREENWAY (BIKEWAY). BENEFICIARIES ARE COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

PURPOSE OF AWARD THIS TASK AGREEMENT TA WILL EXECUTE PROJECTS THAT HELP IMPLEMENT THE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR CHAMPLAIN VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP CHVA IN ACCORDANCE WITH P L 109 338, SUBTITLE G SUMMARY OF PROJECT SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS TA INCLUDE ADMINISTERING 18 GRANTS FOR INTERNSHIPS, LOCAL HERITAGE, INTERPRETIVE THEMES, COLLECTIONS, AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTING THE 200TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHAMPLAIN CANAL IN 2023 AND DEVELOPING AN ARCHIVE OF A REPLICA CANAL SCHOONER S VOYAGES PROVIDING INTERPRETATION AND TRAVELER INFO AND SERVICES AT THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN VISITORS CENTER AND VERMONT HISTORIC SITES PREPARING FOR THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION S 250TH BY IDENTIFYING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS PLANNED, AND DEVELOPING A HOW TO MANUAL, TOOL KIT, AND GUIDE FOR PARTNERS USE DEVELOPING AN OUTREACH STRATEGY TO ACCOMPANY DISPLAYS AND A FILM THAT INTERPRET THE UNESCO BIOSPHERE PROGRAM CONVERSATIONS GENERATED WILL RESULT IN A NEW BROCHURE GUIDE FOR THE BIOSPHERE OUTREACH AND DEVELOPING A MARKETING PLAN RE THE WESTERN NEW ENGLAND GREENWAY BIKE ROUTE NETWORK THAT CONNECTS NEW YORK CITY TO MONTREAL PERFORMANCE GOALS INCLUDING MILESTONES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES THE PROJECTS WILL ENGAGE PARTNERS, COMMUNITIES, AND THE PUBLIC IN SHARED ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, PROMOTE GREATER PARTICIPATION IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, AND BUILD RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP ETHICS IN ITS PARTICIPANTS THE PROJECTS INFORMATION, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES WILL BE SHARED THROUGH A VARIETY OF STRATEGIES THAT WILL INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SUPPORT OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE NATION S CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL HERITAGE BENEFICIARIES THE PUBLIC WILL BENEFIT THROUGH ENHANCED EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY THE RESOURCES, COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VALLEY WILL BENEFIT THROUGH IMPROVED MANAGEMENT, INCREASED VISIBILITY, AND GREATER PROGRAM OFFERINGS TO THE PUBLIC RELATED TO THE RESOURCES

THE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT MENTORING INITIATIVE

THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (NEIWPCC) WILL CARRY OUT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AND COORDINATION ACTIVITIES, TRAINING,

YOUTHWORKS, A NON-PROFIT AGENCY WITH 36 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PROVIDING YOUTH SERVICES IN NORTH DAKOTA (ND), WILL IMPLEMENT A GENDER-RESPONSIVE AND COMMUNITY-BASED PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR FEMALE-IDENTIFIED YOUTH WHO HAVE RISK FACTORS THAT INCREASE THEIR VULNERABILITY TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING. PROGRAM STAFF INCLUDES A YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE, PART-TIME YOUTH MENTORS, A FAMILY INTERVENTIONIST, AND A YOUTH NAVIGATOR. THE PROPOSED PROJECT, THROUGH MODELING, PSYCHOEDUCATION, SELF-EXPLORATION AND YOUTH ACTION, YOUTH ARE SUPPORTED IN EXPLORING THEIR IDENTITIES, THE IMPACT OF ADVERSE EXPERIENCES AND RELATIONSHIPS, AND THEIR BELIEF SYSTEMS. GIRLS IN JUSTICE PROGRAM WILL HAVE THREE TIERS OF SERVICE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND YOUTH NAVIGATION, YOUTH 11 EMPOWERMENT, AND FAMILY SUPPORT. PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE COORDINATION OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY RESPONSE TEAMS, OUTREACH AND TRAINING BY THE YOUTH NAVIGATOR AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST, ENGAGING, IDENTIFYING, AND SERVING GIRLS WITH IDENTIFIED VULNERABILITIES, COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES AND MENTORING, FORMAL GROUPS FOR YOUTH, SCREENING FOR TRAFFICKING, AND FAMILY INTERVENTION. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDED COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSES FOR VULNERABLE GIRLS, EMPOWERMENT OF YOUTH SO THAT THE RISK OF TRAFFICKING IS DIMINISHED, AND PARENTS ABILITY TO ENGAGE WITH AND PROTECT THEIR GIRLS STRENGTHENED. YOUTH WHO ARE FEMALE IDENTIFIED, BETWEEN THE AGES OF 11-18, WHO ARE VULNERABLE TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT. THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDED.

DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO NEIWPCC TO CARRY OUT ITS PROGRAM TO MAINTAIN, PROTECT, AND IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY OF RIVERS, LAKES, STREAMS, GROUNDWATER, AND OTHER WATERBODIES IN THE NORTHEAST. NEIWPCC'S ROLE IS TO INTEGRATE THE STATES' INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS TO COORDINATE, IMPROVE, AND MAINTAIN WATER QUALITY, AND THEREFORE MAKE SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO CONSTITUENT STATES IN IMPLEMENTING CLEAN WATER PROGRAMS. THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE PREVENTING DEGRADATION OF UNIMPAIRED WATERBODIES AND REDUCING THE NUMBER OF IMPAIRED WATERBODIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CONDUCTING WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AND COORDINATION ACTIVITIES, TRAINING, AND REGIONAL INITIATIVES OF INTEREST TO CONSTITUENT NEIWPCC STATES. ONE OF NEIWPCC'S MOST IMPORTANT ROLES IS TO IDENTIFY AND EXAMINE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COMMON TO ALL OR SOME OF THE STATES. NEIWPCC WILL CONDUCT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AND COORDINATION ACTIVITIES, TRAINING, AND REGIONAL INITIATIVES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WORK PLAN AND THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT, SECTION 106 (CWA 106). INITIAL AWARD.ACTIVITIES:THESE CWA 106 FUNDS WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT NEIWPCC IN HELPING STATES OF THE NORTHEAST TO PRESERVE AND ADVANCE WATER QUALITY. NEIWPCC WILL CONTINUE TO IDENTIFY AND EXAMINE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THROUGH THE FRAMEWORK OF STATE AND FEDERAL WORK GROUPS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT, CHANNEL INFORMATION, AND PRESENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO COMMISSIONERS REGARDING REGIONAL POLICIES. NEIWPCC WILL, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE STATES, TAKE A PROACTIVE LEADERSHIP ROLE ON REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ISSUES WHILE DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING WATER PROGRAMS COMPLEMENTARY TO AND SUPPORTIVE OF THE STATUTES, GOALS, AND PROGRAMS PURSUED BY ITS MEMBER STATES AND BY EPA AND OTHER RELEVANT FEDERAL AGENCIESSUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE EXPECTED DELIVERABLES AND OUTCOMES ARE AS FOLLOWS: THE CONTINUED EXCHANGE OF STATE AND FEDERAL PERSPECTIVES AND CONCERNS ON CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY COMMISSIONER AND WATER PROGRAM DIRECTOR LEVEL; TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS ISSUES OF MUTUAL CONCERN TO WATER PROGRAMS; TO ADVISE THE STATES AND EPA OF PROGRESS TOWARD ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES OF NEIWPCC'S WORKPLANS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES; TO CONTINUE TO ASSIST THE STATES AND BE FLEXIBLE TO SUPPORT THE ATTAINMENT OF STATE CLEAN WATER PROGRAM GOALS AND ADDRESS SHARED CONCERNS; TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE CONTENT SHOWCASING RECENT NEWS AND WORK FROM NEIWPCC AND ITS PARTNERS; TO PROMOTE INTERSTATE COORDINATION AND COMPATIBILITY OF WASTEWATER-RELATED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES; TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE NORTHEAST; TO CONTINUE TO IDENTIFY AND EXPLORE HIGH PRIORITY WATER MANAGEMENT ISSUES, INCLUDING SOURCE WATER PROTECTION, INTEGRATION OF THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT AND CLEAN WATER ACT, NON-POINT SOURCE POLLUTION, EMERGING CONTAMINANTS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL POLICIES OR POSITIONS WHEN NECESSARY; AND TO SUPPORT AN ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYST TO PROVIDE OVERALL COORDINATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S WATER QUALITY MONITORING ACTIVITIES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THAT OF THE SEVEN MEMBER STATES OF NEIWPCC, INCLUDING ALL SIX STATES IN EPA REGION 1.

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO MINOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN WESTERN NORTH DAKOTA

STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR RUNAWAY, HOMELESS, STREET AND TRAFFICKED YOUTH IN FARGO, ND AND MOORHEAD, MN.

PURPOSE: THE YOUTH HOMELESSNESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (YHDP) AIMS TO SUPPORT SELECTED COMMUNITIES IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A COORDINATED COMMUNITY APPROACH TO PREVENTING AND ENDING YOUTH HOMELESSNESS. THE POPULATION TO BE SERVED BY THIS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM IS YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, INCLUDING UNACCOMPANIED AND PREGNANT OR PARENTING YOUTH. THE DEMONSTRATION HAS SEVEN PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: • BUILD NATIONAL MOMENTUM. • PROMOTE EQUITY IN THE DELIVERY AND OUTCOMES OF HOMELESS ASSISTANCE. • HIGHLIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUTH LEADERSHIP. • EVALUATE THE COORDINATED COMMUNITY APPROACH. • EXPAND CAPACITY. • EVALUATE PERFORMANCE MEASURES. • ESTABLISH A FRAMEWORK FOR THE FEDERAL PROGRAM AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COLLABORATION. BEGINNING IN 2016, NEW YHDP COMMUNITIES ARE SELECTED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE PROCESS DEPENDING ON THE ANNUAL FUNDING PROVIDED BY CONGRESS. A MAP OF CURRENTLY FUNDED YHDP SITES IS AVAILABLE AT THE LINK TITLED MAP OF YHDP-FUNDED COC (UNDER YHDP COMMUNITIES) AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/YHDP/.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: ELEVEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE YHDP: 1. ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; 2. REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; 3. NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; 4. LEASING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; 5. RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; 6. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; 7. OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; 8. COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (HMIS); 9. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; 10. RELOCATION COSTS; AND 11. INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PART 200, AS APPLICABLE. NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER THIS PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: AS A RESULT OF DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A COORDINATED COMMUNITY APPROACH TO PREVENTING AND ENDING YOUTH HOMELESSNESS, THERE WILL BE: • SIGNIFICANT DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. • INCREASED INCOME, EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF PARTICIPANTS. • COMMUNITY-LEVEL UNDERSTANDING OF THE NUMBER AND NEEDS OF YOUTH AT-RISK OF AND EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. • NEW OR IMPROVED PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: HOMELESS UNACCOMPANIED YOUTH (AGE 24 AND YOUNGER) AND HOMELESS YOUTH (AGE 24 AND YOUNGER) WITH CHILDREN.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

THIS PROJECT WILL ASSIST THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF PORT LIONS IN BUILDING CAPACITY AND DEVELOPING PROGRAMS TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH. TASKS INCLUDE MAINTAINING AN ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE AND PROGRAM; RESEARCHING ISSUES AND RESOURCES AND ATTENDING TRAINING; COMMUNICATING WITH OTHER AGENCIES AND CONDUCTING OUTREACH EVENTS; CONDUCTING SOURCE SEPARATION, RESOURCE RECOVERY, AND CLEANUP EVENTS; UPDATING THE INVENTORY, DEVELOPING THE SPILL RESPONSE PROGRAM, GIS CAPABILITIES, AND COLLECTING OCEAN WATER QUALITY DATA AND ASSESSING BASELINE SURFACE WATER QUALITY.

YOUTHWORKS STREET OUTREACH PROGRAM

NEIWPCC AND LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM FOR THE CHAMPLAIN VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP

YOUTHWORKS BASIC CENTER PROGRAM FARGO

THIS PROJECT WILL ANALYZE AERIAL PHOTO IMAGERY OF TIDAL WETLAND SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT LONG ISLAND NY. THE APPLICANT WILL ANALYZE CHANGES AND TRENDS AND

LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY FLASH OXIDATION (LC-FOX?) PROTEIN FOOTPRINTING SYSTEM - THE GENNEXT PHASE I SBIR SUBMSSION ENTITLED “LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY FLASH OXIDATION (LC-FOX™) PROTEIN FOOTPRINTING SYSTEM,” IS RESPONSIVE TO THE ACKOWLEDGED NEED FOR NEW AND IMPROVED TOOLS FOR HIGHER ORDER STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS (HOS) OF BIOPHARMACEUTICALS. HYDROXYL RADICAL FOOT-PRINTING (HRPF) IS A HOS ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUE THAT INVOLVES THE IRREVERSIBLE LABELING OF A PROTEIN’S EXTERIOR BY REACTION WITH HYDROXYL RADICALS WITH SUBSEQUENT MS ANALYSIS TO IDENTIFY THE OUTER PORTIONS OF THE PROTEIN. WHEN APPLIED TO DYNAMICALLY CHANGING MIXTURES OF CONFORMATION, HRPF FAILS TO ELUCIDATE INDIVIDUAL CONFORMERS. OUR LC-FOX PROTEIN FOOTPRINTING IS A NEW, BENCH-TOP METHOD TO PROBE DYNAMIC CONFORMATIONAL HETEROGENEOUS MIXTURES THAT CAN BE SEPARATED VIA VARIOUS FORMS OF CHROMATOGRAPHY, INCLUDING SIZE EXCLUSION (SEC), ION EXCHANGE (IEX), AND HYDROPHOBIC INTERACTION CHROMATOGRAPHY (HIC). IN PHASE I WE WILL CREATE A PROTOTYPE SYSTEM TO BE TESTED WITH ISOCRATIC SEC. GENNEXT TECHNOLOGIES IS THE ONLY COMPANY COMMERCIALIZING TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTS FOR HRPF HOS ANALYSIS. OUR OVERARCHING GOAL IS TO CONVERT THE HRPF PROCESS FROM AN ACADEMIC RESEARCH EXPERIMENT INTO A BROADLY ADOPTED AND VALUABLE HOS ANALYTICAL TOOL. OUR LC-FOX SYSTEM IS PREDICTED TO MAKE SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT IN THE FIELD OF BIOPHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH / DEVELOPMENT, FORMULATION, AND DRUG DELIVERY, AS IT WILL ENABLE THE DETECTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF UNWANTED CONFORMERS (AND POTENTIAL ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS) CREATED DURING THE GENESIS AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW BIOTHERAPEUTICS.

TA W/ NEIWPCC

P18AC00052

TA W/ NEIWPCC P18AC00052

DESIGN OF CALCIUM-SENSING RECEPTOR TARGETED THERA(G)NOSTIC AGENTS - SUMMARY CALCIUM-SENSING RECEPTOR (CASR), AS ONE OF THE FAMILY C G-PROTEIN-COUPLED RECEPTORS (GPCRS), LARGELY MODULATES EXTRACELLULAR CA2+ BY TRIGGERING MULTIPLE INTRACELLULAR SIGNALING PATHWAYS. CASR IS EXPRESSED IN THE KIDNEYS, PARATHYROID GLANDS, COLON, AND OTHER CELLS, REPRESENTING ITS DIFFERENTIAL YET KEY ROLES IN RESPONDING TO EXTRACELLULAR CALCIUM, AMINO ACIDS, AND METABOLITES, IN DIFFERENT ORGANS. NUMEROUS DISEASES HAVE BEEN ATTRIBUTED TO CALCIUM MISHANDLING (E.G.,NEPHROLITHIASIS) AND SECONDARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM (HPT), WITH OVER 200 CASR MUTATIONS THAT CAN SIGNIFICANTLY ALTER CASR EXPRESSION. THERE IS A PRESSING UNMET MEDICAL NEED TO DEVELOP POSITIVE ALLOSTERIC MODULATORS FOR PKD AND OTHER DISEASES WITH CELLULAR AND ORGAN SPECIFICITY AND REDUCED LIVER TOXICITY. THE MAJOR BARRIERS TO DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE DRUGS ARE A LACK OF KNOWLEDGE OF TEMPO-SPATIAL QUANTITATIVE EXPRESSION OF CASR IN THE BODY AND ITS CHANGES DURING DISEASE PROGRESSION AND REGRESSION. WE RECENTLY DETERMINED THE FIRST CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF THE HUMAN CASR EXTRACELLULAR DOMAIN (ECD) WITH A BOUND TRYPTOPHAN DERIVATIVE (TNCA) AT 2.1 Å, A POTENTIAL POSITIVE ALLOSTERIC MODULATOR. THIS LED US TO DESIGN AND SYNTHESIZE A DRUG CANDIDATE TNCA THAT HAS STRONG AGONIST ACTIVITY AND SPECIFICITY TO CASR. THE GOAL OF THIS PHASE I PROPOSAL IS TO ACQUIRE PROOF-OF-CONCEPT RESULTS FOR DESIGN AND GENERATION OF TNCA ANALOGS HAVING OPTIMAL DRUG ACTIVITY AND CELLULAR SPECIFICITY AS AGONISTS AND ANTAGONISTS. IN ADDITION, WE WILL ALSO DEVELOP CASR TARGETED PET AGENTS FOR RENAL IMAGING IN A PRECLINICAL PKHD1PCK RAT MODEL (STUDIES IN THIS MODEL LED TO CLINICAL TRIALS OF AN FDA-APPROVED PKD THERAPEUTIC). AIM 1 IS TO OPTIMIZE AND DETERMINE TNCA ANALOGS WITH BEST CASR DRUG ACTIVITY AS AGONISTS & ANTAGONISTS. AIM 2 IS TO PERFORM IN VIVO MAPPING OF CASR DISTRIBUTION IN PKD (PKHD1PCK) RAT MODEL BY MICROPET IMAGING. PHASE II WILL FURTHER VALIDATE DRUG EFFICACY OF TNCA ANALOGS, IMAGING CAPABILITY FOR CASR ASSOCIATED KIDNEY DISEASES USING ANIMAL MODELS, AND SAFETY PROFILE FOR AN EIND. SUCCESS IN OUR PROPOSED STUDIES WILL PROVIDE ESSENTIAL RESULTS FOR A NOVEL AVENUE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CASR SPECIFIC DRUG CANDIDATES FOR THE EFFECTIVE TREATMENT OF VARIOUS CASR ASSOCIATED HUMAN DISEASES USING NEWLY AVAILABLE STRUCTURES AND PATENTED METHODOLOGY. IN ADDITION, THE DEVELOPED PET IMAGING AGENTS WILL ENABLE US TO MAP CASR DISTRIBUTION AND HETEROGENEOUS EXPRESSION DURING PKD DISEASE PROGRESSION AND REGRESSION IN VIVO, AS A COMPANION DIAGNOSTIC FOR PATIENT RISK STRATIFICATION, AND FOR OUTCOME PREDICTION AND NOVEL DRUG DEVELOPMENT. WE ANTICIPATE THAT THE PROPOSED STUDIES WILL FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSFORMATIVE NOVEL MARKERS OF THE DISEASE ACTIVITY THAT WILL ENHANCE CLINICAL CARE OF PKD AND OTHER KIDNEY DISEASES.

BASIC CENTER PROGRAM-FARGO, ND

BASIC CENTER PROGRAM-BISMARCK ND

YOUTHWORKS' BISMARCK BASIC CENTER PROGRAM - THE BASIC CENTER PROGRAM (BCP) (CY) PROVIDES TEMPORARY SHELTER AND COUNSELING SERVICES TO YOUTH WHO HAVE LEFT HOME WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THEIR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS, HAVE BEEN FORCED TO LEAVE HOME, OR OTHER HOMELESS YOUTH WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE END UP IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OR IN THE CHILD WELFARE, MENTAL HEALTH, OR JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS. BCPS WORK TO ESTABLISH OR STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS THAT MEET THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. BCPS PROVIDE YOUTH UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE WITH EMERGENCY SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, COUNSELING AND REFERRALS FOR HEALTH CARE. BCPS CAN PROVIDE UP TO 21 DAYS OF SHELTER FOR YOUTH AND SEEK TO REUNITE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THEIR FAMILIES, WHENEVER POSSIBLE, OR TO LOCATE APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENTS.

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP

THIS GRANT WILL PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE RECIPIENT TO CARRY OUT ITS PROGRAM SUPPORTING NEW YORK STATE'S PARTICIPATION IN IMPLEMENTING THE

STREET OUTREACH PROJECT FOR CASS COUNTY NORTH DAKOTA AND CLAY COUNTY MINNESOTA.

FARGO BASIC CENTER PROGRAM (BCP)

BASIC CENTER FOR FARGO, ND AND SURROUNDING AREAS

INTERNATIONAL TRADE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN AREA.

BASIC CENTERS PROGRAM

BASIC RUNAWAY CENTER SERVING FARGO, ND

P17AC01607(FORMERLY P12AC30965)

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP

2013 STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR THE CHAMPLAIN HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE COC PROGRAM INCLUDES GRANTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO SPECIFIC SUBPOPULATIONS OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE GRANTS SPECIFICALLY SERVE YOUTH, DEFINED AS HOUSEHOLDS WHERE NO PERSON IS OVER THE AGE OF 24 UNDER THE YOUTH HOMELESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (YHDP). THE GOAL OF THE YOUTH HOMELESSNESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (YHDP) IS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COORDINATED COMMUNITY APPROACH TO PREVENTING AND ENDING YOUTH HOMELESSNESS AND SHARING THAT EXPERIENCE WITH AND MOBILIZING COMMUNITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY TOWARD THE SAME END. THE NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO) FOR NEW YHDP GRANTS IS FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/YHDP (CHOOSE THE MOST RECENT YHDP NOFO LISTED). THE NOFO FOR YHDP RENEWALS AND REPLACEMENTS IS FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/COMPETITION (CHOOSE THE MOST RECENT COC/YHDP RENEWAL OR REPLACEMENT NOFO LISTED).; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: THESE GRANTS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: 1. PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; 2. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; 3. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; 4. HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS); AND 5. HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION (IN SOME CASES). ELIGIBLE COSTS WITHIN THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE: 1. LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; 2. RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; 3. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; 4. OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; 5. COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; 6. PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; 7. RELOCATION COSTS; AND 8. INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT YOUTH FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT: HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: YOUTH DEFINED AS HOUSEHOLDS WHERE NO PERSON IS OVER THE AGE OF 24; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD

PRECISION MRI WITH A NOVEL PROTEIN CONTRAST AGENT FOR EARLY DETECTION AND STAGING OF LUNG FIBROSIS - SUMMARY LUNG DISEASES, SUCH AS INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASES INCLUDING IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS (IPF), CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD), AND ACUTE VIRAL INFECTION ARE MAJOR LEADING CAUSES OF DEATH WORLDWIDE. THE RECENT INCREASE DUE TO AIR POLLUTION, TOBACCO SMOKING IS AND USE OF E-CIGARETTES HAS GROWN RAPIDLY IN THE US CONTRIBUTING TO A SHARP INCREASE IN CHRONIC LUNG DISEASES. IPF IS CHARACTERIZED BY INCREASED EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX (ECM), INCLUDING COLLAGEN, WITHIN THE LUNG, CAUSING IRREVERSIBLE LUNG DAMAGE. WHILE HIGH-RESOLUTION COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (HRCT) IS COMMONLY USED TO DIAGNOSE IPF. THIS METHOD CAN PRODUCE LARGE VARIATION AND ERROR (UP TO 50%) AND IS UNABLE TO DETECT EARLY-STAGE LUNG FIBROSIS. AS THE PRESENCE OF SYMPTOMS DOES NOT ALWAYS INDICATE DISEASE TYPE, DIAGNOSIS IS USUALLY OBTAINED AT A MUCH LATER STAGE. DESPITE THE ADVANTAGES OF MRI, WHICH INCLUDES DEPOSITION DEPTH PENETRATION, LACK OF IONIZING RADIATION, AND HIGH RESOLUTION, THE APPLICATION OF MRI TO LUNG IMAGING HAS BEEN VERY CHALLENGING DUE TO REDUCED (10X LOWER) DENSITY OF THE LUNGS COMPARED TO OTHER TISSUES AND LIMITATIONS FROM EXTENSIVE DIPOLAR INTERACTIONS WITH MOLECULAR OXYGEN IN THE LUNGS. THEREFORE, THERE IS A PRESSING UNMET MEDICAL NEED TO DEVELOP NONINVASIVE IMAGING METHODOLOGIES AND CONTRAST AGENTS TO DETECT EARLY STAGES OF LUNG FIBROSIS, AND STAGE FIBROSIS SEVERITY BASED ON PROGRESSION OF IPF.

YOUTHWORKS BCP-BISMARCK 2022

YOUTHWORKS BASIC CENTER PROGRAM

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP

BASIC CENTER PROGRAM

BASIC CENTER PROGRAM

CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM

THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS FOR NEIWPCC TO COORDINATE, PLAN AND HOST THREE BIENNIAL STATE AND TRIBAL NONPOINT SOURCE TRAINING WORKSHOPS OVER A SIX-YEAR PERIOD. THE FOCUS OF THESE WORKSHOPS IS TO ENSURE PARTICIPANTS UNDERSTAND CURRENT ISSUES AND ADVANCEMENTS IN THE NATIONAL NONPOINT SOURCE PROGRAM AND EVOLVING NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION CONCERNSAND FOSTER CLOSE COORDINATION AMONG NONPOINT SOURCE PROGRAM PRACTITIONERS AND PARTNERS BY BRINGING TOGETHER STATE, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, FEDERAL, AND OTHER INTERESTED STAKEHOLDERS INVOLVED WITH PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 319 OF THE CWAAND AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL TRAINING ON NONPOINT SOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, EMERGING TOOLS AND BEST PRACTICES FOR TRACKING AND ACCOUNTING FOR NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION, AND STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF NPS TRACKING AND MANAGEMENT INTO WATERSHED-INFORMED DRINKING SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PLANS. NEIWPCC WILL ADD CAPACITY FOR THE HOSTING AND COORDINATION OF NATIONAL TRAINING WORKSHOPS. THESE EFFORTS WILL SUPPORT INFORMATION SHARING BETWEEN REGIONS AND STATES, WITH SPECIFIC FOCUS ON PRIORITIES AND INTERESTS OF 319(H) GRANT RECIPIENTS (I.E. STATES, TRIBES, AND TERRITORIES).

NEIWPCC INTENDS TO PLAN, PREPARE, AND PROVIDE FOUR NATIONAL SRF INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING AND TRAINING WORKSHOPS OVER A FOUR-YEAR PROJECT PERIOD WITH A FOCUS ON THE SRF PROGRAMS IN REGION 1, AS WELL AS OUR NATIONAL PROGRAMS, WITH THE EXPECTATION THAT THE FIRST WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD IN REGION 1. THE WORKSHOPS WILL PLAY A KEY ROLL IN BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF SRF PROGRAMS IN FACILITATE INFORMATION EXCHANGE, LESSONS LEARNED, AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES BETWEEN SRF PROGRAM OFFICIALS, EPA, AND OTHER INTERESTED STAKEHOLDERS. THEY WILL PROVIDE A FORUM FOR TRAINING IN PROGRAMMATIC, FINANCIAL, AND TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF THE SRF PROGRAM, WHILE DISCUSSING SRF MANAGEMENT ISSUES, NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN CLEAN WATER AND DRINKING WATER SRF PROGRAMS, AND PROMOTE STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT. FINALLY, THESE WORKSHOPS WILL ENCOURAGE INNOVATIVE APPROACHES WHEN DEALING THE PROGRAMMATIC AND FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF EACH PROGRAM IN NOT ONLY REGION 1, BUT WILL INCLUDE THOSE ON A NATIONAL LEVEL, AS WELL. SO THAT AN ONGOING EXC

BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL) – PREVENTING OUTAGES AND ENHANCING THE RESILIENCE OF THE ELECTRIC GRID FORMULA GRANTS TO STATES AND INDIAN TRIBES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO IMPROVE THE RESILIENCE OF THE ELECTRIC GRID AGAINST DISRUPTIVE EVENTS.

IN-CELL RADICAL DOSIMETRY (ICRD) FOR IMPROVED IN VIVO FAST PHOTO-OXIDATION OF PROTEINS HYDROXYL RADICAL PROTEIN FOOTPRINTING

MULTI-WAVELENGTH FLUORESCENCE RADICAL DOSIMETRY FOR REAL-TIME ASSESSMENT OF PROTEIN FOOTPRINTING RADICAL YIELD - THE GENNEXT PHASE I SBIR SUBMSSION ENTITLED “MULTI-WAVELENGTH FLUORESCENCE RADICAL DOSIMETRY FOR REAL-TIME ASSESSMENT OF PROTEIN FOOTPRINTING RADICAL YIELD” IS RESPONSIVE TO THE ACKOWLEDGED NEED FOR NEW AND IMPROVED TOOLS FOR HIGHER ORDER STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS (HOS) OF BIOPHARMACEUTICALS AND MEMBRANE PROTEIN TARGET STUDIES. AN EMERGING HOS ANALYSIS TECHNIQUE IS HYDROXYL RADICAL FOOT-PRINTING (HRPF). HRPF INVOLVES THE IRREVERSIBLE LABELING OF A PROTEIN’S EXTERIOR BY REACTION WITH HYDROXYL RADICALS WITH SUBSEQUENT MS ANALYSIS TO IDENTIFY THE OUTER PORTIONS OF THE PROTEIN. WE HAVE DEVELOPED COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS TO PERFORM HRPF. RECENTLY A NEW AND VALUABLE FOOTPRINTING TECHNIQUE THAT RELIES UPON TRIFLUOROMETHYL (TFM) RADICALS CREATED BY OH RADICAL ATTACK OF AQUEOUS SODIUM TRIFLINATE HAS BEEN DEVELOPED THAT SHOWS GREAT PROMISE WHEN COMBINED WITH HRPF. TFM PROTEIN FOOTPRINTING (TFMPF) IS HIGHLY COMPLEMENTARY TO HRPF, AS TFMPF EFFECTIVELY LABELS AMINO ACID RESIDUES THAT ARE RELATIVELY “SILENT” TO OH RADICAL ATTACK. WHEN USED TOGETHER, HRPF AND TFMPF PROVIDE SUBSTANTIAL COVERAGE AND DETECTION OF SOLVENT ACCESSIBLE RESIDUES, AND AS SUCH REPRESENT A TRANSFORMATIVE IMPROVEMENT TO BIOPHARMACEUTICAL HOS ASSESSMENT. THE PRACTICE OF TFMPF HAS BEEN PIONEERED BY PROFESSOR MICHAEL GROSS OF WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, ST. LOUIS, MO. WHILE SHOWING GREAT PROMISE TO ADDRESS UNMET CHALLENGES IN PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH, REPRODUCIBILITY FOR TFMPF IS CHALLENGED BY VARIABILITY OF BACKGROUND SCAVENGING. COLLABORATING WITH THE GROSS LABORATORY, OUR WORK WILL EXTEND OUR INNOVATIVE HRPF RADICAL DOSIMETRY TECHNOLOGY TO TFMPF. GENNEXT TECHNOLOGIES IS THE ONLY COMPANY COMMERCIALIZING PRODUCTS FOR HRPF HOS ANALYSIS. OUR GOAL IS TO CONVERT THE COMBINED USE OF HRPF AND TFMPF PROCESS FROM AN ACADEMIC RESEARCH EXPERIMENT INTO A VALUABLE ANALYTICAL TOOL. ONCE SIMPLIFIED AND TRANSFORMED INTO A ROBUST TECHNIQUE, WE ENVISION THE FACILE COMBINATION OF HRPF AND TFMPF TO ENABLE: PARATOPE AND EPITOPE THE INTERACTION OF MAB BIOPHARMACEUTICALS WITH THEIR MEMBRANE TARGETS; ELUCIDATE THE DYNAMICS OF LEAD BINDING TO ORTHOSTERIC OR ALLOSTERIC MEMBRANE TARGETS; TO REVEAL SECONDARY MESSENGER SIGNALING CASCADES OF GPCR LEAD COMPOUNDS; AND TO DETECT THE IMPACT OF ORTHOSTERIC / ALLOSTERIC ANTI- NEOPLASTICS UPON TARGETS SUCH AS KINASES AND GROWTH FACTORS.

THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS PROVIDED TO NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (NEIWPCC) TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NARRAGANSETT BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (CCMP). THIS AGREEMENT SPECIFICALLY PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE NARRAGANSETT BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM (NBEP) TO IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (CCMP) DEVELOPED BY A PARTNERSHIP OF FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PUBLIC. THIS AWARD WILL SUPPORT TASKS OUTLINED IN A SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND PROGRAM FUNDED WORKPLAN WHEREBY NBEP WILL RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO SUPPORT APPLIED RESEARCH, PLANNING, AND IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS IN THE NARRAGANSETT BAY ESTUARY PROGRAM STUDY AREA. THROUGH THIS ACTIVITY, NBEP SEEKS TO CONTINUE IT'S WORK TO RESTORE AND MAINTAIN THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND BIOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF THE ESTUARY AND SUPPORT ITS SUSTAINABLE HUMAN USES.

MOLECULAR IMAGING OF EARLY STAGE OF LIVER FIBROSIS BY NOVEL PROTEIN AGENTS

THIS GRANT WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (NEIWPCC). NEIWPCC WILL CARRY OUT COORDINATION ACTI

SOFTWARE FOR DETERMINING PROTEOFORM HETEROGENEITY AND PROTEIN EXPRESSION FIDELITY

ENABLE EARLY AND SENSITIVE IN VIVO DETECTION OF LIVER METASTASIS BY PROTEIN-BASED

TAILORING THE HYDROXYL RADICAL FOOTPRINTING APPROACH TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION FOR THE HIGHER ORDER STRUCTURAL ANALYTICAL NEEDS OF THE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

METAL-OXIDE PHOTO-OXIDATION OF PROTEINS (MOPOP) FOR BIOPHARMACEUTICAL HIGHER ORDER STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

FOXWARE?, AN ADVANCED DATA ANALYSIS PACKAGE FOR HYDROXYL RADICAL FOOT-PRINTING HIGHER ORDER STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

MOUNTAIN PLAINS YOUTH SERVICES

YOUTH HOMELESSNESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM

PURPOSE: RECIPIENTS OF THE CORONAVIRUS CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (CCPF), WILL DESIGNATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS CARRYING OUT CRITICAL CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT DIRECTLY ENABLE WORK, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH MONITORING, INCLUDING REMOTE OPTIONS, IN RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC (COVID-19). ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: UNDER THE CCPF PROGRAM, RECIPIENTS WILL CARRY OUT CRITICAL CAPITAL PROJECTS DIRECTLY ENABLING WORK, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH MONITORING, INCLUDING REMOTE OPTIONS, IN RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19). THE CONSTRUCTION AND DEPLOYMENT OF BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CCPF PROGRAM IF THE INFRASTRUCTURE IS DESIGNED TO DELIVER, UPON PROJECT COMPLETION, SERVICE THAT RELIABLY MEETS OR EXCEEDS SYMMETRICAL DOWNLOAD AND UPLOAD SPEEDS OF 100 MBPS. END GOAL/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: RECIPIENTS WILL FUND INVESTMENTS IN ELIGIBLE CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT: 1) IMPROVE COMMUNITIES' PHYSICAL OR REMOTE CONNECTIVITY BY INVESTING IN CAPITAL ASSETS THAT DIRECTLY ENABLE WORK, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH MONITORING; 2) ADDRESS A NEED THAT RESULTS FROM OR WAS EXACERBATED BY THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY; AND 3) ADDRESS A NEED FOR UNDERSERVED OR UNSERVED PEOPLE. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE PRIMARY INTENDED BENEFICIARIES UNDER THE CCPF PROGRAM ARE THOSE WHO FACE CHALLENGES CAUSED BY COVID-19, ESPECIALLY IN RURAL AMERICA, LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING, HOUSEHOLDS, BUSINESSES, NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS/ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER KEY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS IN THE ELIGIBLE ENTITIES' JURISDICTIONS. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: SUBRECIPIENTS MAY BE USED BY ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS TO CARRY OUT SOME OF THE ELIGIBLE PROJECTS UNDER THIS PROGRAM. RECIPIENT-SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON USE OF FUNDS WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF OBLIGATION. PLEASE REFER TO HTTPS://HOME.TREASURY.GOV/POLICY-ISSUES/CORONAVIRUS/ASSISTANCE-FOR-STATE-LOCAL-AND-TRIBAL-GOVERNMENTS/CAPITAL-PROJECTS-FUND FOR UPDATES ON RECIPIENTS' USE OF FUNDS IN THE PROGRAM.

DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO BUILD STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL CAPACITY TO COMMUNICATE 303(D) PROGRAM SUCCESSES IN RESTORING WATERS AND TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THESE ENTITIES TO CORRECT WATER QUALITY IMPAIRMENTS. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL, NEIWPC WILL CONVENE A WORKGROUP OF INTERESTED AND COMMUNICATIONS SAVVY PROFESSIONALS FROM EPA, STATE, TERRITORIAL, AND TRIBAL 303(D) PROGRAMS TO HELP IDENTIFY POTENTIAL TOPICS TO PRIORITIZE FOR COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCT CREATION. EXAMPLES OF THOSE TOPICS COULD INCLUDE SUCCESSES RELATED TO NUTRIENTS, BACTERIA, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, CLIMATE CHANGE, 303(D) LIST PRIORITIZATION, ALTERNATIVE APPROACHES, ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS, AND PROTECTION. NEIWPCC, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE WORKGROUP AND INPUT FROM EPA, WILL GATHER INFORMATION ON POTENTIAL SUCCESS STORIES FROM 303(D) PROGRAM STAFF AND REVIEW THE SUBMITTED STORY IDEAS TO IDENTIFY COMMON THEMES, TOPICS, AND APPROACHES. THE PRIMARY DELIVERABLES FROM THIS AWARD WILL BE SYNOPSES OF SUCCESSFUL RESTORATION PROJECTS STORIES THAT WILL BE DEVELOPED INTO A ONE- TO TWO-PAGE SHARABLE WRITE-UP AND AT LEAST ONE OTHER COMMUNICATION PRODUCT, WHICH MAY INCLUDE A STORYMAP, PODCAST EPISODE, INFOGRAPHIC, OR OTHER TOOL, TO ENGAGE A BROADER AUDIENCE, INCLUDING STATES, TRIBES, MUNICIPALITIES, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. ACTIVITIES:TASK 1: WORKGROUP ENGAGEMENT 1A: WORKGROUP DEVELOPMENT: FORM A DIVERSE WORKGROUP OF INTERESTED EPA, STATE, TERRITORIAL, AND TRIBAL STAFF TO PROVIDE INPUT AND GUIDANCE IN THE PROJECT, INCLUDING THROUGH RECOMMENDING TOPICS, REVIEWING SUBMITTED SUCCESS STORIES, AND REVIEWING OUTPUTS. EACH GEOGRAPHIC REGION OF THE COUNTRY WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE REPRESENTED ON THE WORKGROUP (AS DEFINED BY EPA REGIONS). AS POSSIBLE, WORKGROUP MEMBERS MAY SERVE AS A TECHNICAL RESOURCE TO STATE, TRIBAL, AND TERRITORIAL 303(D) STAFF FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION ON 303(D) SUCCESSES. THE WORKGROUP WILL MEET AT LEAST TWO TIMES PER YEAR. MEETINGS WILL BE OPEN TO ALL 303(D) STAFF AND PARTNERS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING. TASK 1B: CALL FOR STORIES: IN CONSULTATION WITH THE WORKGROUP, NEIWPCC AND FLIP THE FIELD WILL GATHER INFORMATION ON SUCCESSFUL APPROACHES TO WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FROM 303(D) PROGRAM STAFF ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE INFORMATION GATHERED THROUGH THIS TASK WILL SHAPE THE FOCUS AND STORY ARC OF THE SUCCESS STORIES PRODUCED THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT PERIOD. TASK 2: SUCCESS STORY DEVELOPMENT NEIWPCC AND FLIP THE FIELD WILL CONDUCT INTERVIEWS AND COLLECT INFORMATION ON AT LEAST 15 DIFFERENT SUCCESS STORIES FROM KEY STAFF AND STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS ADDRESSING A DIVERSE RANGE OF WATER QUALITY CHALLENGES AND APPROACHES TO SOLVING THEM. TASK 3: SUCCESS STORY TEMPLATES NEIWPCC WILL DEVELOP SUCCESS STORY COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCT TEMPLATES TO BUILD STATE, TERRITORIAL, AND TRIBAL CAPACITY TO EFFECTIVELY SHARE THEIR OWN SUCCESS STORIES WITH GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, 303(D) PRACTITIONERS AND PARTNERS, AND LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS AND RESIDENTS. TASK 4: SUCCESS STORY OUTREACH ALL SUCCESS STORIES AND TEMPLATES WILL BE HOSTED ON A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE, SEARCHABLE WEBSITE. THIS WEBSITE WILL BE HOSTED BY NEIWPCC AND BE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT THE LIFE OF THE GRANT. THE WEBSITE WILL ALLOW USERS TO SEARCH FOR SUCCESS STORIES BY TOPIC AREA, GEOGRAPHY, OR PLAN TYPE. A 'TELL YOUR SUCCESS STORY' SECTION OF THE WEBSITE WILL INVITE PROPOSALS FOR SUCCESS STORIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR STATE, TRIBAL, AND TERRITORIAL 303(D) STAFF TO SUBMIT COMPLETED SUCCESS STORIES FOR INCLUSION IN THE DATABASE. THE WEBSITE WILL ALSO HAVE INFORMATION ON HOW STORIES CAN BE LINKED TO HOW'S MY WATERWAY AND OTHER WATER QUALITY REPORTING PLATFORMS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE OUTPUTS NEIWPCC ANTICIPATES FROM THIS PROJECT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: - A WORKGROUP CONVENED WITH THE GOAL OF PARTICIPATION FROM AT LEAST ONE STATE, TRIBE, TERRITORY, OR EPA STAFF MEMBER FROM WITHIN EACH OF E

THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PLAN AND CARRY OUT TWO NATIONAL NONPOINT SOURCE TRAINING WORKSHOPS FOR STATES AND TRIBES TO UPDATE THEM ON PRIORITY

FY 2020 EXPANDING CAPACITY FOR CORONAVIRUS TESTING (ECT)

RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS

PER YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST DATED AUGUST 22, 2013, THIS GRANT AGREEMENT IS BEING AWARDED FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 71,021 TO SUPPORT THE NEW ENGLAN

DESCRIPTION:THIS PROJECT WILL ASSIST THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF PORT LIONS IN BUILDING CAPACITIES AND DEVELOPING PROGRAMS TO PROTECT THE TRIBAL ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH. OBJECTIVES/WORKPLAN COMPONENTS INCLUDE: 1. BUILDING ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY; 2. BUILDING PROGRAMMATIC CAPACITY; 3. BUILDING COMMUNICATIONS CAPACITY; 4. BUILDING SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT CAPACITY; AND 5. BUILDING TECHNICAL CAPACITY.ACTIVITIES:WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES/TASKS INCLUDE: MAINTAINING AN ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS; ATTENDING TRAINING AND RESEARCHING ISSUES AND RESOURCES; COMMUNICATING INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY ABOUT ISSUES; CONDUCTING COMMUNITY EDUCATION ACTIVITIES; CONDUCTING SOURCE SEPARATION AND RESOURCE RECOVERY ACTIVITIES; BUILDING TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE OF WATER, AIR, AND WASTE; DEVELOPING AN ENVIRONMENTAL INVENTORY; DEVELOPING A SPILL RESPONSE PROGRAM; AND COLLECTING BASELINE OCEAN AND SURFACE WATER QUALITY DATA. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT ARE THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF PORT LIONS, TRIBAL MEMBERS, AND THE LOCAL PUBLIC. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDE: INCREASING TRIBAL ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY TO RESPOND TO LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS; INCREASING TRIBAL PROGRAMMATIC CAPACITY TO ASSESS LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES; INCREASING COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND ACTIONS PROTECTIVE OF THE ENVIRONMENT; DECREASING AMOUNTS OF RECYCLABLES AND HAZARDOUS WASTES ENTERING LANDFILL; AND INCREASING TRIBAL TECHNICAL CAPACITIES TO PRIORITIZE ENVIRONMENTAL NEEDS AND DEVELOP PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THEM. ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: PERFORMANCE REPORTS; COPIES OF OUTREACH MATERIALS; EVENT SUMMARY REPORTS; RECYCLING AND WASTE ACTIVITY REPORTS; AND AN UPDATED ENVIRONMENTAL INVENTORY.

TO PROVIDE BUSINESS ASSISTANCE SERVICES IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO MINORITY FIRMS WITH $500,000K OR MORE IN ANNUAL REVENUE

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE COC PROGRAM INCLUDES GRANTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO SPECIFIC SUBPOPULATIONS OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE GRANTS SPECIFICALLY SERVE YOUTH, DEFINED AS HOUSEHOLDS WHERE NO PERSON IS OVER THE AGE OF 24 UNDER THE YOUTH HOMELESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (YHDP). THE GOAL OF THE YOUTH HOMELESSNESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (YHDP) IS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COORDINATED COMMUNITY APPROACH TO PREVENTING AND ENDING YOUTH HOMELESSNESS AND SHARING THAT EXPERIENCE WITH AND MOBILIZING COMMUNITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY TOWARD THE SAME END. THE NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO) FOR NEW YHDP GRANTS IS FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/YHDP (CHOOSE THE MOST RECENT YHDP NOFO LISTED). THE NOFO FOR YHDP RENEWALS AND REPLACEMENTS IS FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/COMPETITION (CHOOSE THE MOST RECENT COC/YHDP RENEWAL OR REPLACEMENT NOFO LISTED).; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: THESE GRANTS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: 1. PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; 2. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; 3. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; 4. HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS); AND 5. HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION (IN SOME CASES). ELIGIBLE COSTS WITHIN THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE: 1. LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; 2. RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; 3. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; 4. OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; 5. COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; 6. PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; 7. RELOCATION COSTS; AND 8. INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT YOUTH FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT: HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: YOUTH DEFINED AS HOUSEHOLDS WHERE NO PERSON IS OVER THE AGE OF 24; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD

NEIWPCC WILL PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ADVANCE CWA SECTION 303(D) PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION BY SHARING ISSUES/INNOVATIONS IN IMPLEMEN

PER YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS BEING AWARDED TO THE NEW ENGLAND STATES (NEIWPCC) PROJECTS. NEIWP

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NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (NEIWPCC) WILL PROVIDE LOGISTICAL FACILITATION OF AND SUPPORT FOR THE NEW ENGLAND BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT WETLAND WORK GROUP (NEBAWWG) BY PROVIDING OVERALL SUPPORT FOR WETLAND PROGRAMS TO ESTABLISH, IMPROVE, AND/OR REFINE WETLANDS MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT METHODS, INCLUDING BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT. NEIWPCC WILL HOLD A 2 DAY MEETING TO COLLABORATE WITH NEBAWWG MEMBERS TO DETERMINE HIGHEST PRIORITY TOPICS AND ACTIVITIES AND ASSEMBLE A REVIEW AND PLANNING TEAM TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL REPORT THAT AMASSES NORTHEAST STATES MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT DATA TO IDENTIFY COMMONALITIES. NEIWPCC MAY PARTNER WITH NATURESERVE TO PERFORM DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORT DEVELOPMENT WITH REVIEW AND GUIDANCE PROVIDED BY NEBAWWG MEMBERS.

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE MOST RECENT COC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT LISTING AWARDS BY STATE AND COC IS ACCESSIBLE AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/AWARDS. SELECT THE LINK UNDER THE FUNDING AND AWARD INFORMATION SECTION FOR THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: (1) PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; (2) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; (3) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; (4) HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS), AND (5) IN SOME CASES, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. THIRTEEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM: (1) COC PLANNING ACTIVITIES/COSTS FOR DESIGNING AND CARRYING OUT A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION TO HUD; (2) UNITED FUNDING AGENCY (UFA) COSTS FOR FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE PROPER DISBURSAL OF, AND ACCOUNTING FOR, FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM, (3) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (4) REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (5) NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (6) LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (7) RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; (8) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; (9) OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (10) COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; (11) PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; (12) RELOCATION COSTS; AND (13) INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS: NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE COC PROGRAM INCLUDES GRANTS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO SPECIFIC SUBPOPULATIONS OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE GRANTS SPECIFICALLY SERVE YOUTH, DEFINED AS HOUSEHOLDS WHERE NO PERSON IS OVER THE AGE OF 24 UNDER THE YOUTH HOMELESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (YHDP). THE GOAL OF THE YOUTH HOMELESSNESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (YHDP) IS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COORDINATED COMMUNITY APPROACH TO PREVENTING AND ENDING YOUTH HOMELESSNESS AND SHARING THAT EXPERIENCE WITH AND MOBILIZING COMMUNITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY TOWARD THE SAME END. THE NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY (NOFO) FOR NEW YHDP GRANTS IS FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/YHDP (CHOOSE THE MOST RECENT YHDP NOFO LISTED). THE NOFO FOR YHDP RENEWALS AND REPLACEMENTS IS FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/COMPETITION (CHOOSE THE MOST RECENT COC/YHDP RENEWAL OR REPLACEMENT NOFO LISTED).; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: THESE GRANTS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: 1. PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; 2. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; 3. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; 4. HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS); AND 5. HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION (IN SOME CASES). ELIGIBLE COSTS WITHIN THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE: 1. LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; 2. RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; 3. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; 4. OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; 5. COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; 6. PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; 7. RELOCATION COSTS; AND 8. INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT YOUTH FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT: HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: YOUTH DEFINED AS HOUSEHOLDS WHERE NO PERSON IS OVER THE AGE OF 24; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD

PURPOSE: THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY-WIDE COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF ENDING HOMELESSNESS; PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EFFORTS BY NONPROFIT PROVIDERS, STATES, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO QUICKLY HOUSE HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHILE MINIMIZING THE TRAUMA AND DISLOCATION CAUSED TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY HOMELESSNESS; PROMOTE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF MAINSTREAM PROGRAMS BY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES; AND OPTIMIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AMONG INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE MOST RECENT COC AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT LISTING AWARDS BY STATE AND COC IS ACCESSIBLE AT HTTPS://WWW.HUD.GOV/PROGRAM_OFFICES/COMM_PLANNING/COC/AWARDS. SELECT THE LINK UNDER THE FUNDING AND AWARD INFORMATION SECTION FOR THE APPROPRIATE FISCAL YEAR.; ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PAY FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS USED TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE PROJECTS UNDER FIVE PROGRAM COMPONENTS: (1) PERMANENT HOUSING, WHICH INCLUDES PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND RAPID REHOUSING; (2) TRANSITIONAL HOUSING; (3) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ONLY; (4) HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HMIS), AND (5) IN SOME CASES, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION. THIRTEEN TYPES OF ASSISTANCE MAY BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE (COC) PROGRAM: (1) COC PLANNING ACTIVITIES/COSTS FOR DESIGNING AND CARRYING OUT A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN APPLICATION TO HUD; (2) UNITED FUNDING AGENCY (UFA) COSTS FOR FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING NECESSARY TO ASSURE THE PROPER DISBURSAL OF, AND ACCOUNTING FOR, FEDERAL FUNDS AWARDED TO SUBRECIPIENTS UNDER THE CONTINUUM OF CARE PROGRAM, (3) ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY (INCLUDING STRUCTURES) FOR USE IN THE PROVISION OF HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (4) REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (5) NEW CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING THE BUILDING OF A NEW STRUCTURE OR BUILDING AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (6) LEASING OF A STRUCTURE OR STRUCTURES, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, TO PROVIDE HOUSING OR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES; (7) RENTAL ASSISTANCE, WHICH MAY BE SHORT-TERM, MEDIUM-TERM, OR LONG-TERM, AS WELL AS TENANT-BASED, PROJECT-BASED, OR SPONSOR-BASED, FOR TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT HOUSING; (8) SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ASSIST PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN HOUSING; (9) OPERATING COSTS OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; (10) COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING HMIS; (11) PROJECT ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS; (12) RELOCATION COSTS; AND (13) INDIRECT COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2 CFR PARTS 200, AS APPLICABLE. IN ADDITION TO USING GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ELIGIBLE COSTS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RECIPIENTS AND SUBRECIPIENTS IN CONTINUUMS OF CARE DESIGNATED AS HIGH PERFORMING COMMUNITIES MAY ALSO USE GRANT FUNDS TO PROVIDE HOUSING RELOCATION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT- AND/OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AS SET FORTH IN 24 CFR 576.103 AND 24 CFR 576.104, IF NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY FROM BECOMING HOMELESS. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS: NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED UNDER PROGRAM (OR ANY STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS USED TO SUPPLEMENT THIS ASSISTANCE) MAY BE USED TO REPLACE STATE OR LOCAL FUNDS PREVIOUSLY USED, OR DESIGNATED FOR USE, TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS OR PERSONS AT-RISK OF HOMELESSNESS.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: DECREASE IN THE NUMBER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, MORE SPECIFICALLY USING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS SUCH AS THE LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS, RETURNS TO HOMELESSNESS OVER TIME, AND EXITS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. COC PERFORMANCE PROFILE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.HUDEXCHANGE.INFO/PROGRAMS/COC/COC-PERFORMANCE-PROFILE-REPORTS/.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: THE SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THE TIME OF AWARD.

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NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (NEIWPCC) PROPOSES TO CARRY OUT A VARIETY OF SPECIAL PROJECTS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AND ENHA

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DESCRIPTION:THIS PROPOSAL IS FOR THE OVERALL SUPPORT OF WETLAND PROGRAMS IN THE NORTHEAST VIA THE NEW ENGLAND BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF WETLANDS WORK GROUP (NEBAWWG). THE GOALS OF THIS WORK GROUP INCLUDE: 1) DEVELOP, IMPROVE AND/OR REFINE SCIENTIFICALLY VALID WETLANDS MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT METHODS, AND 2) FURTHER DEVELOP AND INSTITUTIONALIZE THE WETLANDS BIOMONITORING PROGRAMS OF NORTHEAST STATES. SPECIFICALLY, IN THIS PROPOSAL, NEIWPCC WILL COORDINATE NEBAWWG MEETINGS, FACILITATE COMMUNICATION, LEARNING, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE WORK GROUP; AND SUPPORT THE FORMATION, DRAFTING AND ENACTION OF A MISSION STATEMENT AND STRATEGIC PLAN THAT WILL DIRECT WORKGROUP ACTIVITIES AND ESTABLISH BENCHMARKS FOR SUCCESS TIED TO STATE LEVEL WETLAND MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE NEW ENGLAND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (NEIWPCC) COORDINATING THE NEW ENGLAND BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF WETLANDS WORK GROUP (NEBAWWG) MEETINGS, SUPPORTING STATE TRAVEL COST, FACILITATE COMMUNICATION, LEARNING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE MEETING. THIS MEETING WILL SUPPORT THE EFFORTS BY THE STATES WETLAND MAPPING PROGRAMS TO INTEGRATE AND EXPAND UPON NATIONAL WETLANDS INVENTORY MAPPING INITIATIVES, WHICH WILL PROVIDE THE STATES WITH MORE ACCURATE, COMPLETE MAPS TO INFORM WETLANDS ISSUE MORE COMPLETELY AS THEY COINCIDE WITH CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUES. TASK 1 - NEBAWWG COORDINATION OVERALL COORDINATION OF NEBAWWG NEIWPCC WILL SERVE IN A COORDINATION ROLE FOR NEBAWWG BY KEEPING ABREAST OF DEVELOPMENTS IN WETLAND MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT (MANDA) AND DISSEMINATING RELEVANT INFORMATION TO THE GROUP (GENERALLY VIA EMAIL) AND WILL UTILIZE THE NEBAWWG WEBSITE TO SHARE METHODS, STUDIES, TOOLS/PROCEDURES, PRACTICES, STRATEGIES, MATERIALS, MAPS, ETC. NEBAWWG ACTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NATIONAL WETLANDS MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT WORK GROUP (NWMAWG) AND FREQUENTLY COORDINATES WITH OTHER WETLANDS ENTITIES, INCLUDING THE MID-ATLANTIC WETLANDS WORK GROUP (MAWWG) AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WETLAND MANAGERS (NAWM). AS A MEANS OF TRANSFERRING REGIONAL KNOWLEDGE/UPDATES BOTH INTO AND OUT OF NEBAWWG, NEIWPCC STAFF WILL ATTEND MEETINGS OF MAWWG, NWMAWG, NAWM, AND/OR OTHER RELATED MEETINGS, AS APPROPRIATE. NEIWPCC WILL SHARE RELEVANT INFORMATION WITH THE WORK GROUP AND USE THE INFORMATION GATHERED FROM THESE MEETINGS TO GUIDE/INFORM FUTURE NEBAWWG TOPICS. ANTICIPATED MEETING/CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO NAWM'S ANNUAL STATE/TRIBAL/FEDERAL COORDINATION MEETING. NEIWPCC STAFF WILL ATTEND APPROXIMATELY 1 MEETING/CONFERENCE PER YEAR. AS PART OF NEBAWWG COORDINATION, NEIWPCC WILL ALSO MANAGE THE PROJECT BUDGET, PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR NEBAWWG, SUBMIT QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO EPA, AND COMPLETE ALL NECESSARY GRANT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. TASK 2- NEBAWWG CONTRACTUAL SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL WETLAND MAPPING ASSESSMENT PROJECT COORDINATION NEIWPCC WILL SERVE THE ROLE AS COORDINATOR FOR NEBAWWG AS IT SEEKS CONTRACTUAL SUPPORT TO EVALUATE EXISTING NATIONAL WETLAND INVENTORY (NWI) MAPS AGAINST STATES' OWN EFFORTS, WITH THE GOAL TO INCREASE MAPPED AREAS. THE PROJECT IS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE SUCCESSFUL FORMATION OF THE NEBAWWG STRATEGIC PLAN, WHERE NEBAWWG MEMBERS IDENTIFIED COMMONALITIES ACROSS THEIR RESPECTIVE PROGRAMS. SPECIFICALLY, THE STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCES ACTIONS THAT WILL INCREASE CONNECTIONS OUTWARD THROUGH SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES (SEE ATTACHED STRATEGIC PLAN). THIS TASK SUPPORTS THE IDENTIFICATION OF LONG-TERM ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES THAT WILL BENEFIT FROM WETLANDS MANDA PROGRAM ACTIVITIES BY MEMORIALIZING LONG-TERM REGIONAL GOALS. THIS TASK WILL LEVERAGE ONGOING STATE WETLANDS MAPPING EFFORTS, THOSE PERFORMED UNDER THE NWI, AS WELL AS INTEGRATING COMPLETED FLORISTIC QUALITY ASSESSMENTS TO DRIVE RESEARCH QUESTIONS. ACROSS WORKGROUP MEETINGS AND DURING THE STRATEGIC PLAN FORMATION, STATES EXPRESSED THE DESIRE TO COLLABORATE ON WETLAND MAPP

NVPL ALUTIIQ LANGUAGE PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE WEEKLY INTENSIVE ALUTIIQ LANGUAGE CLASSES TO STUDENTS AGES 5-18 THROUGH DEMONSTRATIVE AND INTERACTIVE CLASSROOM AND WORKSHOP/ACTIVITIES INSTRUCTION.

PER YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST DATED DECEMBER 5, 2011, THIS GRANT AGREEEMNT IS BEING AWARDED TO THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COM

DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND INFORMATION EXCHANGE TO ADVANCE CLEAN WATER ACT 303(D) IMPLEMENTATION FOR 303(D) STAFF, PRACTITIONERS, AND STAKEHOLDERS. NEIWPCC WILL CONVENE A PLANNING TEAM TO DEVELOP THE WEBINAR SERIES TOPICS AND FORMAT, PRIORITIZE WEBINAR TOPICS, SELECT SPEAKERS, AND HOST WEBINARS. ADDITIONALLY, NEIWPCC WILL DEVELOP A 303(D) PARTNER TRAINING PROGRAM TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR NONGOVERNMENTAL STAKEHOLDERS TO PARTNER WITH GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES TO ADVANCE CWA 303(D) IMPLEMENTATION.ACTIVITIES:TASK 1: PLANNING TEAM AND PARTNER COORDINATION TO DETERMINE AND PRIORITIZE TRAINING NEEDS. A. LEAD AND COORDINATE A PLANNING TEAM TO GUIDE TRAINING DEVELOPMENT AND WEBINAR SERIES PLANNING FOR THE NATIONAL 303(D)/TMDL WEBINAR SERIES. B. DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PRIORITIZED LIST OF NEEDS FOR TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT TRAINING AND INFORMATION EXCHANGE TOWARDS IMPROVED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CWA 303(D) PROGRAM. C. COORDINATE WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES IMPLEMENTING OTHER 303(D) AND CWA TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECTS. TASK 2: PLAN, PROMOTE, AND HOST THE RESTORING OUR IMPAIRED WATERS NATIONAL 303(D) WEBINAR SERIES. A. IDENTIFY AND SECURE PRESENTERS TO PROVIDE TRAINING ON PRIORITY TRAINING TOPICS. B. MANAGE TRAINING PROGRAM PREPARATION AND LOGISTICS WITH PRESENTERS. C. DEVELOP AND DISSEMINATE PUBLICITY AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS RELATED TO TRAINING PROGRAMS VIA WEBSITE, EMAIL NEWSLETTER, SOCIAL MEDIA, PARTNERS, AND OTHER PLATFORMS. D. HOST TRAINING PROGRAM SESSIONS THROUGH WEBINARS OR OTHER ONLINE PLATFORMS, INCLUDING MANAGEMENT OF VIRTUAL ENGAGEMENT TOOLS (POLLING, ETC.), QANDA, AND OTHER WEBINAR SUPPORT AS NEEDED. E. COMPLETE POST-WEBINAR REPORTING, INCLUDING A SUMMARY OF POST-TRAINING PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK TO INFORM FUTURE TRAINING TOPICS AND FORMATS F. SHARE WEBINAR HIGHLIGHTS, INCLUDING KEY MESSAGES AND LESSONS, VIA EMAIL NEWSLETTER UPDATES AND SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWING THE WEBINAR. G. MAINTAIN WEBINAR WEBPAGE ARCHIVES AND YOUTUBE PLAYLIST TO DISSEMINATE TRAINING RECORDINGS AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS TO THE PUBLIC. TASK 3: PLAN AND COORDINATE A SERIES OF 303(D) PARTNER TRAINING PROGRAMS. A. CONVENE A DEDICATED PLANNING COMMITTEE TO SUPPORT THE TRAINING SERIES TO PROVIDE NON-GOVERNMENTAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT STAKEHOLDERS WITH PROGRAMMATIC, TECHNICAL, AND PLANNING INFORMATION TO SUPPORT THEM IN PARTNERING EFFECTIVELY WITH 303(D) PROGRAM PERSONNEL TOWARDS SHARED WATER QUALITY GOALS. B. COLLECT INPUT FROM STATE AND FEDERAL 303(D) PROGRAMS, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS, NON-PROFIT ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, AND OTHER NONGOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO IDENTIFY NEEDS AND TOPICS FOR THE TRAINING SERIES. C. DEVELOP TRAINING AGENDA FOR TRAINING SESSIONS BASED ON STAKEHOLDER INPUT. D. PLAN AND HOST FOUR TO FIVE TRAINING SESSIONS IN THE INITIAL SERIES AND AT LEAST TWO FOLLOW-UP SESSIONS, INCLUDING COORDINATION OF ALL PLANNING, PROMOTIONS, AND LOGISTICS RELATED TO EACH SESSION. E. MAINTAIN RESOURCE WEBPAGE TO HOST TRAINING SESSION RECORDINGS, SUPPORTING MATERIALS, AND LINKS TO RELATED RESOURCES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE AWARD IS EXPECTED TO PRODUCE 6 OR MORE TRAINING SESSIONS OVER 3 YEARS, AS WELL AS 4 OR MORE WEBINARS A YEAR OVER THE AWARD PERIOD. THE OUTPUTS NEIWPCC ANTICIPATES FROM THIS PROJECT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: TRAINING AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE FOR STATE, TRIBAL, FEDERAL, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AND NONGOVERNMENTAL 303(D) PROGRAM STAKEHOLDERS AND WATER PROFESSIONALS THROUGH WEBINARS AND OTHER FREE, ONLINE ENGAGEMENT TOOLS TO SHARE INFORMATION ON INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE APPROACHES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CWA 303(D) PROGRAM. DEDICATED TRAINING MATERIALS TO SUPPORT NON-GOVERNMENTAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT STAKEHOLDERS AND PARTNERS IN COLLABORATING WITH STATE AND FEDERAL PERSONNEL TOWARDS CWA 303(D) IMPLEMENTATION. TRAINING PROGRAM WEBPAGE INCLUDING ON-DEMAND WEB

THIS GRANT WILL PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION (NEIWPCC) TO ENABLE IT TO DESIGN AND

THIS PROJECT WILL FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A A FLORISTIC QUALITY INDEX FOR THE NEW ENGLAND STATES IN COOPERATION WITH THE NEW ENGLAND BIOLGICAL