Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00336
Apply for F16AS00336
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cawaco RC&D Council, Inc." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.615.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 18, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2016 THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SINGLE SOURCE ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,968.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Cawaco RC&D Council, Inc." (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00336) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notice of intent to make a single-source award, meaning it is not a competitive solicitation and there is no full public announcement or standard application package associated with it. In practical terms, the agency has already identified the intended recipient and is publishing the notice to document its intent to enter into a cooperative agreement rather than inviting proposals from multiple applicants.
The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service plans to award one cooperative agreement to the Cawaco RC&D Council, a nonprofit organization, to work on water quality improvement and imperiled species conservation efforts across Alabama. The activity aligns with the Natural Resources funding area and is associated with CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) 15.615, which typically covers Service programs that support fish and wildlife conservation and related habitat work. A cooperative agreement indicates substantial federal involvement is expected during the project, such as technical coordination, shared planning, or ongoing collaboration, rather than a more hands-off grant structure.
The purpose described in the notice centers on the idea that water resource protection is not just a local concern anymore. The notice emphasizes that Alabama's future water demands for public drinking supplies, economic growth, and energy needs are expected to rise, increasing pressure on rivers, streams, and watersheds. Within that context, the project focus is framed around sustainable water use and production alongside maintaining or improving habitat conditions that support fish and wildlife, particularly species considered imperiled. The underlying policy rationale is that safeguarding water quality and aquatic habitat supports both human needs and biodiversity, and that long-term solutions require watershed-scale thinking and durable management practices.
Key administrative details include an award ceiling of $50,968 and an expectation of a single award. The opportunity is labeled as discretionary and was created on July 18, 2016, with an original closing date of July 22, 2016, reflecting how quickly single-source notices can move compared with open competitions. While the eligibility field is listed as "unrestricted" in the source data, the text of the notice clarifies that this specific action is intended for a single organization (Cawaco RC&D Council), so it should not be interpreted as a current open opportunity for general applicants.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this notice?
The notice is titled "Cawaco RC&D Council, Inc." and the Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00336.
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
This notice is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service).
Is this a competitive grant opportunity that the public can apply for?
No. This is a notice of intent to make a single-source award. It is not a competitive solicitation, and it is not inviting proposals from multiple applicants.
What does "single-source award" mean in this context?
A single-source award means the agency has already identified the intended recipient and is publishing the notice to document its intent to proceed with an award to that specific organization, rather than running an open competition.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the Cawaco RC&D Council, a nonprofit organization.
What type of award is planned (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The agency plans to enter into a cooperative agreement, not a more hands-off grant structure.
What does a cooperative agreement indicate about federal involvement?
A cooperative agreement indicates substantial federal involvement is expected during the project. The notice describes this as including things like technical coordination, shared planning, or ongoing collaboration between the federal agency and the recipient.
How many awards does the agency expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates there is an expectation of a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $50,968.
What is the main purpose or focus of the project described in the notice?
The project focuses on water quality improvement and imperiled species conservation efforts across Alabama, framed within the broader goal of protecting water resources while sustaining habitat conditions that support fish and wildlife.
What geographic area does the project cover?
The notice describes the work as taking place across Alabama.
What funding area is this opportunity associated with?
The activity aligns with the Natural Resources funding area.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this notice?
The notice references CFDA (now commonly called an Assistance Listing) 15.615, which is associated with Service programs supporting fish and wildlife conservation and related habitat work.
Why does the notice emphasize water resources and water quality?
The notice explains that water resource protection is no longer viewed as only a local concern. It highlights expectations that Alabama's future water demands (for public drinking supplies, economic growth, and energy needs) will rise, increasing pressure on rivers, streams, and watersheds. Within that context, the project is framed around sustainable water use and production while maintaining or improving habitat conditions.
How does imperiled species conservation connect to water quality in this notice?
The notice links safeguarding water quality and aquatic habitat to supporting biodiversity, specifically fish and wildlife species considered imperiled, while also supporting long-term human needs.
Does the notice describe the approach to solving these water and habitat challenges?
Yes. The notice points toward watershed-scale thinking and durable management practices as part of the rationale for long-term solutions.
Is there a standard application package or full public announcement available?
No. The notice states there is no full public announcement or standard application package associated with this action, which is typical for single-source notices.
What does "discretionary" mean here?
The opportunity is labeled as discretionary in the administrative details, indicating it is not a mandatory/pass-through award type in the way the notice categorizes the funding.
When was this opportunity created, and what was the original closing date?
The notice shows a created date of July 18, 2016, and an original closing date of July 22, 2016.
Why is the posting window so short (only a few days)?
The notice notes that single-source notices can move quickly compared with open competitions, and the dates shown reflect that faster timeline.
The eligibility field says "unrestricted." Does that mean anyone can apply?
No. While the source data lists eligibility as "unrestricted," the notice text clarifies that this specific action is intended for a single organization (Cawaco RC&D Council). It should not be interpreted as a current open opportunity for general applicants.
What is the practical takeaway for organizations searching for open grants?
Based on the notice language, this is documentation of an intended single recipient award and not an open call for applications.
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