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Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative
The Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative aims to increase populations for three focal shorebird species within the flyway by 15 to 20 percent over a 10-year period. The three focal species – American oystercatcher, red knot and whimbrel – represent different migratory strategies and require specific approaches to address habitat loss, predation and human disturbance. To achieve this goal, the grant program supports five strategies outlined in NFWF’s Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Business Plan: (1) conserve critical habitat, (2) restore habitat, (3) reduce human disturbance, (4) improve harvest management, and (5) monitor and assess progress.Image
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RFP Submission
Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative 2024 Request for Proposals
Full Proposal Due Date: Monday, November 6, 2023, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time
RFP Submission
Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative 2021 Request for Proposals
Full Proposal Due Date: Monday, November 16, 2020 by 11:59 PM Eastern Time
RFP Submission
Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative 2023 Request for Proposals
Full Proposal Due Date: Thursday, November 3, 2022, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time
RFP Submission
Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative 2022 Request for Proposals
Full Proposal Due Date: Thursday, November 4, 2021, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Press Releases
NFWF Announces $1.1 Million in Grants to Support Bird Conservation along the Central Flyway
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