{"id":5615,"date":"2022-04-27T10:56:04","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T15:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iowawatercenter.org\/?post_type=news&#038;p=5615"},"modified":"2022-04-27T10:56:04","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T15:56:04","slug":"biden-harris-administration-launches-1-billion-america-the-beautiful-challenge-to-support-and-accelerate-locally-led-conservation-and-restoration-projects","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.iowawatercenter.org\/news\/biden-harris-administration-launches-1-billion-america-the-beautiful-challenge-to-support-and-accelerate-locally-led-conservation-and-restoration-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden-Harris Administration Launches $1 Billion America the Beautiful Challenge to Support and Accelerate Locally Led Conservation and Restoration Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>New Public-Private One-Stop Shop Will Make It Easier for Communities to Access Grants and Will Deliver Landscape-Scale Impact<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Today, the Biden-Harris Administration launched a $1 billion\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfwf.org\/programs\/america-beautiful-challenge\">America the Beautiful Challenge<\/a>\u00a0that will leverage Federal conservation and restoration investments with private and philanthropic contributions to accelerate land, water, and wildlife conservation efforts across the country.<\/p>\n<p>The America the Beautiful Challenge is anchored by an initial commitment of $440 million of Federal resources over the next five years to a new public-private grant program,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfwf.org\/programs\/america-beautiful-challenge\">administered<\/a>\u00a0by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), that will support locally led ecosystem restoration projects that invest in watershed restoration, resilience, equitable access, workforce development, corridors and connectivity, and collaborative conservation, consistent with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/ceq\/news-updates\/2021\/05\/06\/biden-harris-administration-outlines-america-the-beautiful-initiative\/\">America the Beautiful Initiative<\/a>. The historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a major source of the initial Federal investments for the America the Beautiful Challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Through the America the Beautiful Challenge, NFWF will leverage initial Federal commitments from the Department of the Interior (DOI), Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Department of Defense (DOD) to raise additional philanthropic and private support, with the goal of directing at least $1 billion in grants to communities over the next five years. A Congressionally-chartered entity, NFWF has nearly 40 years of experience in developing and managing competitive grant programs, including restoration efforts on the Gulf Coast following the BP oil spill.<\/p>\n<p>The America the Beautiful Challenge will offer states, Tribes, territories, local groups, non-governmental organizations (NGO), and others the opportunity to apply for multiple grant programs through a single application that is managed by NFWF. This one-stop-shop solicitation will streamline the grant application process and facilitate the coordination of funding for projects across landscapes, watersheds, and seascapes to achieve larger and more durable benefits on the ground.<\/p>\n<p>The America the Beautiful Challenge will seek to advance conservation and restoration projects that are consistent with the principles outlined in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doi.gov\/sites\/doi.gov\/files\/report-conserving-and-restoring-america-the-beautiful-2021.pdf\">Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful report<\/a>\u00a0and that focus on at least one of the following core areas of need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conserving and restoring rivers, coasts, wetlands, and watersheds<\/li>\n<li>Conserving and restoring forests, grasslands, and other important ecosystems that serve as carbon sinks<\/li>\n<li>Connecting and reconnecting wildlife corridors, large landscapes, watersheds, and seascapes<\/li>\n<li>Improving ecosystem and community resilience to coastal flooding, drought, and other climate-related threats<\/li>\n<li>Expanding access to the outdoors, particularly in underserved communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/presidential-actions\/2021\/01\/26\/memorandum-on-tribal-consultation-and-strengthening-nation-to-nation-relationships\/\">commitment to honoring Tribal sovereignty and advancing equity for Indigenous people<\/a>, applicants will be encouraged to prioritize projects that uplift Tribal and Indigenous-led efforts. Funding will be set aside specifically to support Tribal Nations\u2019 efforts, as well as those of territories.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, NFWF will work to ensure that the effort is implemented in a manner that is consistent with the President\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/omb\/briefing-room\/2021\/07\/20\/the-path-to-achieving-justice40\/\">Justice40 Initiative<\/a>, as applicable. Furthermore, applicants are encouraged to consider how proposals build the conservation and resilience workforce of the future, through workforce development, utilizing national service, and partnering with relevant and accessible training opportunities, such as youth corps.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe America the Beautiful Challenge will help mobilize new investments in locally led, voluntary conservation and restoration projects across the country, while making it easier for communities to access these resources,\u201d said\u00a0<strong>White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory<\/strong>. \u201cThis new effort responds to the President\u2019s call to all of us to do more to conserve our lands and waters for future generations and to ensure that every person in our country can experience the wonder of the outdoors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith President Biden\u2019s bold leadership, this first-ever national conservation goal draws upon our best values \u2013 including collaboration, science, and innovation \u2013 to help conserve and protect our lands and waters,\u201d said\u00a0<strong>Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland<\/strong>. \u201cThe America the BeautifulChallenge offers an opportunity to support local efforts led by those who know, love, and have a stake in their surrounding landscapes. The Interior Department is proud to invest in a future where we can all work together to preserve our Earth for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCollaboration with our state, Tribal, NGO and private working land partners is an essential part of USDA\u2019s successful conservation programs. With strong partnerships we can more effectively conserve our precious natural resources and lands and expand access to these national treasures for underserved communities. Enabling more efficient partner access to financial and technical assistance through this initiative will build on our progress and help fulfill the President\u2019s promise to conserve our land and water for generations to come,\u201d said\u00a0<strong>Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe America the Beautiful Challenge meets a critical need as the Department of Defense is building diverse partnerships with local communities to sustainably manage landscapes and scale up climate resilience work. This increased access to federal funding will help our partners collaboratively advance conservation and climate adaptation goals that are key to sustaining military missions and national security imperatives,\u201d said\u00a0<strong>Mr. Paul Cramer, Performing the Duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Installations, Energy and Environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cNFWF looks forward to working with states, Tribes, territories, and the conservation community to invest in voluntary conservation projects that support working lands, improve community resilience through nature-based investments, and enhance habitat for our nation\u2019s fish and wildlife,\u201d said\u00a0<strong>Jeff Trandahl, executive director and CEO of NFWF<\/strong>. \u201cThis historic new initiative will drive conservation at a landscape scale by partnering with multiple agencies to create a single point of entry for potential grantees across the nation to apply for conservation funding.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Federal agency funds that will be coordinated through this one-stop-shop application include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Department of the Interior \u2013 $<strong>375 million<\/strong>\u00a0in Ecosystem Restoration funds for states, Tribes, and territories from the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law<\/li>\n<li>Department of Agriculture, Forest Service:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$10 million<\/strong>\u00a0in grants that improve water quality or restore fish passage<\/li>\n<li><strong>$25 million<\/strong>\u00a0in grants for invasive species detection, prevention, and eradication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS):\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$5 million<\/strong>\u00a0in grants that increase private land owners\u2019 participation in priority conservation areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Department of Defense \u2013\u00a0<strong>$25<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>million\u00a0<\/strong>through the Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program to support Sentinel Landscapes and promote military installation resilience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Request for Proposals for the America the Beautiful Challenge will be issued in early May, with proposals submitted by the end of July and funding awarded in November of 2022.\u00a0 Awards will be issued biannually, and consistent metrics for conservation and restoration deliverables will be reported across projects and funds to improve outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s announcement comes as the White House\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/statements-releases\/2022\/04\/11\/biden-administration-releases-rural-playbook-launches-building-a-better-america-rural-infrastructure-tour-to-highlight-impact-of-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-on-rural-america\/\">released<\/a>\u00a0a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rural Playbook to help state, local, Tribal and territorial governments in rural areas unlock the benefits from the historic investments in our nation\u2019s infrastructure. The Rural Playbook, found at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/build\/rural\/?utm_source=build.gov\">build.gov\/rural<\/a>, is a one-stop-shop on the programs in the law that specifically benefit rural communities.<\/p>\n<p>While not eligible for the single solicitation, additional investments totaling $2.34 billion over several years will be issued by USDA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to fund projects that are consistent with the goals and recommendations of the America the Beautiful Initiative.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am proud to co-chair the America the Beautiful Interagency Working Group because\u00a0coast-to-coast conservation of our wildlife, wetlands, and watersheds is\u00a0vital to our nation\u2019s health and wellbeing,\u201d said\u00a0<strong>Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo<\/strong>. \u201cThis unprecedented funding allows NOAA to expand their work on climate resilience in communities across the country,\u00a0while creating jobs and stimulating our economy. As we approach Earth Day, the Biden Administration renews our commitment to revitalize America.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alignment with NRCS Working Lands Conservation Efforts:\u00a0<\/strong>In addition to the funds directly available through the America the Beautiful Challenge, USDA\u2019s Natural Resources Conservation Service administers several targeted landscape-level initiatives that align directly with priorities of the America the Beautiful Initiative. These include Working Lands for Wildlife; Great Plains Grasslands Framework; Sagebrush Biome Framework, Northern Bobwhite, Grasslands, and Savannas Framework; Chesapeake Bay Watershed Action Plan; and Joint Chiefs\u2019 Landscape Restoration Partnership (in partnership with the Forest Service). In FY2022 and FY2023 combined, NRCS expects to award more than $500 million in financial assistance through these targeted initiatives. As part of the America the Beautiful Challenge evaluation process, NFWF will work directly with NRCS to identify opportunities and investments through these NRCS initiatives that align with and are complementary to funds available directly through the America the Beautiful Challenge. Alignment may occur on a geographic region or watershed, shared priority area, eligible applicant, or other basis. In evaluating applications, NFWF will identify opportunities to leverage or directly pair proposals with existing NRCS resources. The NFWF web page for the America the Beautiful Challenge also will link directly to an NRCS page with details on these funding opportunities so that applicants can consider and propose projects that pair resources available through the America the Beautiful Challenge with funding available through NRCS directly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alignment with NOAA\u2019s Habitat Conservation, Coastal Resilience, and Fish Passage Investments:\u00a0<\/strong>Through the historic funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, NOAA will invest approximately $1.84 billion over five years to help restore aquatic habitats and ecosystems, build coastal resilience, enhance fish passage, and support Pacific salmon recovery. NOAA will invest $491 million of these funds to provide funding and technical assistance to restore marine, estuarine, and Great Lakes ecosystems; $492 million to support coastal resilience and restoration through National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund grants; $207 million for habitat restoration through the Coastal Zone Management Act; and $77 million to support habitat restoration through the National Estuarine Research Reserves. In addition, NOAA will invest $400 million to enhance fish passage by removing barriers, improving aging infrastructure (e.g., fish ladders), and providing technical assistance under the Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act; and $172 million to protect, restore, and conserve Pacific salmon and steelhead and their habitats. Across all of these investments, NOAA seeks to advance Tribal priorities, provide benefits to underserved communities, and enhance climate resilience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Public-Private One-Stop Shop Will Make It Easier for Communities to Access Grants and Will Deliver Landscape-Scale Impact Today, the Biden-Harris Administration launched a $1 billion\u00a0America the Beautiful Challenge\u00a0that will [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-5615","news","type-news","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Biden-Harris Administration Launches $1 Billion America the Beautiful Challenge to Support and Accelerate Locally Led Conservation and Restoration Projects - Iowa Water Center<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iowawatercenter.org\/news\/biden-harris-administration-launches-1-billion-america-the-beautiful-challenge-to-support-and-accelerate-locally-led-conservation-and-restoration-projects\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Biden-Harris Administration Launches $1 Billion America the Beautiful Challenge to Support and Accelerate Locally Led Conservation and Restoration Projects - 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