Expanding Access, Empowering Volunteers: VEMS Portal

The Expanding Access, Empowering Volunteers: VEMS Portal project is a grant award issued by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission of Florida under solicitation number CWT27-06. Funded by the Fish and Wildlife Foundation of Florida, Inc. in the amount of 40,000.00 dollars, the grant specifically supports the development and implementation of the public-facing portal for the FWC Volunteer and Event Management System. The agreement is effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. It establishes strict guidelines regarding the expenditure of funds, reporting obligations, and the ownership of equipment. Additionally, the contract mandates that the project provide formal recognition of the Conserve Wildlife license plate as the funding source.