Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00060
Apply for F16AS00060
- The DOI-FWS in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Coastal Program - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.662.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 17, 2015 and posted on Dec 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Coastal Program - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00060) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) funding opportunity focused on restoring and protecting fish and wildlife habitat in coastal areas of the U.S. Great Lakes basin. It supports on-the-ground conservation work on both public and private lands and is designed to help coastal communities and landowners improve habitat conditions through a mix of technical support and financial assistance. The program emphasizes practical restoration and protection outcomes tied to fish and wildlife conservation in Great Lakes coastal environments.
A key thing that sets this opportunity apart from many federal grant programs is how projects are initiated and developed. It is described as a voluntary, incentive-based program rather than a conventional competitive grants program. In other words, it does not run a typical request-for-proposals process where applicants submit stand-alone proposals in response to an open solicitation and compete in a formal ranking. Instead, projects are developed strategically in coordination with partners, with significant involvement from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service field biologists. That collaborative model implies that prospective partners generally work directly with Service staff to shape projects, align them with program priorities, and plan implementation details, rather than simply submitting an application into a standard competitive pipeline.
The geographic scope is limited to coastal areas within the U.S. portion of the Great Lakes basin. Eligible areas include parts of Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Projects must therefore be tied to Great Lakes coastal locations and the habitat needs found in those systems, which can include coastal wetlands, nearshore habitat, river mouths, dunes, and other ecologically important shoreline and tributary areas connected to the Great Lakes.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates a higher level of federal involvement during the project compared to a standard grant. That matches the program description emphasizing substantial participation by Service field biologists. The opportunity is categorized under Environment and Natural Resources, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.662. The listing anticipates around 8 awards. The notice shows an award ceiling of 0, which commonly means the maximum award amount is not specified in the posting and may vary by project scope, available funding, and negotiated work plans rather than being capped at a single published figure.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that might participate in coastal restoration partnerships. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); individuals; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. This wide eligibility reflects the partnership-driven nature of the Coastal Program and the fact that habitat restoration and protection in coastal settings often involves multiple landowners, local governments, community groups, and technical organizations working together.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on December 17, 2015, with a closing date of September 30, 2016 (original and current closing dates are the same in the source data). Overall, the program is best understood as a collaborative Great Lakes habitat restoration and protection effort where potential projects are typically initiated through coordination with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff and partners, targeting tangible conservation outcomes in eligible Great Lakes coastal areas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Coastal Program - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding opportunity?
The Coastal Program - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00060) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) funding opportunity focused on restoring and protecting fish and wildlife habitat in coastal areas of the U.S. Great Lakes basin. It supports on-the-ground conservation work on both public and private lands and is designed to help improve habitat conditions through a mix of technical support and financial assistance.
What is the main goal of this opportunity?
The main goal is to achieve practical restoration and protection outcomes tied to fish and wildlife conservation in Great Lakes coastal environments, especially in ecologically important shoreline and tributary areas connected to the Great Lakes.
Is this a standard competitive federal grant program?
No. This opportunity is described as a voluntary, incentive-based program rather than a conventional competitive grants program. It does not follow a typical request-for-proposals model where applicants submit stand-alone proposals into an open competition and are ranked through a formal competitive process.
How are projects initiated and developed under this program?
Projects are developed strategically in coordination with partners, with significant involvement from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service field biologists. This collaborative approach generally means prospective partners work directly with Service staff to shape projects, align them with program priorities, and plan implementation details.
What types of activities does the program support?
The program supports on-the-ground conservation work intended to restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat in Great Lakes coastal areas. Examples of relevant habitat types mentioned include coastal wetlands, nearshore habitat, river mouths, dunes, and other ecologically important shoreline and tributary areas connected to the Great Lakes.
Where must projects be located to be eligible?
Projects must be located in coastal areas within the U.S. portion of the Great Lakes basin. The eligible geographic scope includes parts of Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.
Does the program fund work on private land, public land, or both?
Both. The opportunity specifically notes that it supports on-the-ground conservation work on both public and private lands.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates a higher level of federal involvement during the project compared to a standard grant, which aligns with the program description emphasizing substantial participation by Service field biologists.
Who is the federal agency offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00060.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.662.
What program category does this opportunity fall under?
It is categorized under Environment and Natural Resources.
How many awards are anticipated?
The listing anticipates around 8 awards.
Is there a maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The notice shows an award ceiling of 0, which commonly indicates that a maximum award amount is not specified in the posting. Award size may vary by project scope, available funding, and negotiated work plans rather than being capped at a single published figure.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); individuals; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses.
Why is eligibility so broad for this opportunity?
The broad eligibility reflects the partnership-driven nature of the Coastal Program and the reality that habitat restoration and protection in coastal settings often involves multiple landowners, local governments, community groups, and technical organizations working together.
What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on December 17, 2015. The closing date is September 30, 2016 (the original and current closing dates are the same in the provided information).
What is the best overall way to understand how this program works?
It is best understood as a collaborative Great Lakes habitat restoration and protection effort where potential projects are typically initiated through coordination with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff and partners, targeting tangible conservation outcomes in eligible Great Lakes coastal areas.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Environment, Natural Resources
Next opportunity: Fogarty Global Injury and Trauma Research Training Program (D43)
Previous opportunity: Cooperative Agreement to Implement the National Spoken Word Poetry Ambassadors Program
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for F16AS00060
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (F16AS00060) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Great Lakes Restoration Initiative - Joint Venture Habitat Restoration and Protection Apply for F16AS00061 Funding Number: F16AS00061 Agency: DOI-FWS Category: Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| 2016-2020 YRBWEP Technical Support Apply for BOR PN 16 N001 Funding Number: BOR PN 16 N001 Agency: DOI-BOR Category: Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $299,254 |
| Shrublands, Saltmarsh and Species Management Apply for F16AS00064 Funding Number: F16AS00064 Agency: DOI-FWS Category: Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Council-Selected Restoration Component 12/09/2015 Funded Priorities List Grant and Interagency Agreement Application Requirements Apply for GCC FPL 16 001 Funding Number: GCC FPL 16 001 Agency: GCERC Category: Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $156,553,618 |
| International Affairs-CITES Apply for F16AS00073 Funding Number: F16AS00073 Agency: DOI-FWS Category: Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $76,656 |
| Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund Apply for F16AS00074 Funding Number: F16AS00074 Agency: DOI-FWS Category: Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| Wildlife Without Borders – Latin America and the Caribbean (South America) Apply for F16AS00095 Funding Number: F16AS00095 Agency: DOI-FWS Category: Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Fiscal Year 2016 Recovery Implementation Fund Apply for F16AS00099 Funding Number: F16AS00099 Agency: DOI-FWS Category: Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Fiscal Year 2016 Candidate Conservation Action Funds Apply for F16AS00100 Funding Number: F16AS00100 Agency: DOI-FWS Category: Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Research Grants (Generic) Apply for F16AS00112 Funding Number: F16AS00112 Agency: DOI-FWS Category: Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $60,000 |
| Climate altered terrestrial carbon and nutrient flux to the aquatic foodweb from increased depth of soil ice thaw, Selawik and Fish Rivers Apply for F16AS00117 Funding Number: F16AS00117 Agency: DOI-FWS Category: Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $85,000 |
| State of Michigan Statewide Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leuocepholus) Productivity Flight Survey Apply for F16AS00122 Funding Number: F16AS00122 Agency: DOI-FWS Category: Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $64,440 |
| Support of East Asian Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) Apply for F16AS00125 Funding Number: F16AS00125 Agency: DOI-FWS Category: Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $30,000 |
| Research Grants (Generic) Apply for F16AS00126 Funding Number: F16AS00126 Agency: DOI-FWS Category: Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $10,000 |
| DOD Legacy Resource Management Program 2017 Apply for HQ0034 BAA 17 EIE 001 Funding Number: HQ0034 BAA 17 EIE 001 Agency: DOD Category: Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Notice of Intent to Award to Kansas State University under MA#P16AC00011 Apply for P16AS00076 Funding Number: P16AS00076 Agency: DOI-NPS Category: Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $38,000 |
| E-Drive Pigeon Creek Restoration Project (Kalamazoo River NRDAR) Apply for F16AS00136 Funding Number: F16AS00136 Agency: DOI-FWS Category: Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $153,000 |
| Research Grants (Generic) Apply for F16AS00135 Funding Number: F16AS00135 Agency: DOI-FWS Category: Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $25,000 |
| BLM-CO, Upper Animas Mine Remediation Operation and Maintenance. Apply for L16AS00066 Funding Number: L16AS00066 Agency: DOI-BLM Category: Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $5,000,000 |
| THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS - Survey of the Bat Community - Emphasis on the Northern long-eared Bat - PIRO Apply for NPS NOIP16AC00224 Funding Number: NPS NOIP16AC00224 Agency: DOI-NPS Category: Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $119,466 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "F16AS00060", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.