I am starting a brand-new marine mammal stranding response and/or rehabilitation facility. Am I eligible to apply for Prescott funds?
Category A has been rewritten for the FY08 competition to promote funding for “fledgling” organizations, i.e., those in existence for less than 3 years in an area of geographic need. However, please note that any organizations applying under Category A should be authorized to conduct stranding network activities as of the date of application (i.e., no later than October 1, 2007), either through a Stranding Agreement from the applicable NMFS Region, or under 109(h) authority. In addition, you must provide an eligibility letter from the NMFS Regional Stranding Coordinator that explicitly states that your organization is authorized, and is in an area with no pre-existing coverage.
