Please share this announcement on your distribution lists about the updated pre-proposal deadline for funding through the Marine Mammal Commission (MMC) in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). The MMC RFP pre-proposal deadline has been extended to August 19th, 2009. The Request for Proposals is available online at www.nfwf.org/marinemammals<http://www.nfwf.org/marinemammals>. Please note that matching funds are not required for this opportunity with the MMC. Simply enter the number zero (0) in the field for Matching Amount and you will be able to complete your pre-proposal submission. If you have additional questions do not hesitate to contact Stephanie Pendergrass at the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (Stephanie.pendergrass@nfwf.org<mailto:Stephanie.pendergrass@nfwf.org>; 202-857-0166) and/or Bob Gisiner at the Commission (bgisiner@mmc.gov<mailto:bgisiner@mmc.gov>; 1-301-504-0087). Sincerely, Stephanie Pendergrass Assistant Director, Marine Programs National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 1133 Fifteenth St., N.W. Suite 1100 Washington, D.C. 20005 202-857-0166 (main) 202-857-0162 (fax)