Opportunity Information: Apply for 70181AR013
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- The Region 7 in the education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2010 Challange Cost Share Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.642 Challenge Cost Share.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 23, 2009 and posted on Nov 23, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 11, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 60 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 2010 Challenge Cost Share Program (Funding Opportunity Number 70181AR013) is a discretionary funding opportunity run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Region 7), through the National Wildlife Refuge System in Alaska. Congress first authorized the Challenge Cost Share (CCS) program in 1988, and it is carried out under the Refuge System Administration Act, which gives the Secretary of the Interior the authority to administer it. The core purpose of the program is to protect and conserve wildlife resources by using federally appropriated funds in a way that attracts and multiplies support from non-federal partners, so that refuge-related conservation and education work can be done at a larger scale than federal dollars alone would allow.
This program is built around the idea of matching and partnerships. Although the opportunity record lists the cost-sharing requirement as "No," the program description makes clear that CCS is fundamentally a federal matching funds approach that leverages federal dollars with non-federal contributions. Those non-federal contributions can be direct cash, but they can also be in-kind support that is assigned a value, such as volunteer or partner labor, use of equipment, materials, and supplies. Partners providing match can include state and local governments, private individuals, nonprofits and other private organizations, businesses, and charitable groups. A key guardrail in Service policy is that no more than 50 percent of the total project cost may come from federally funded sources, meaning projects are expected to be supported at least equally by non-federal inputs when considering the overall project budget.
For 2010, Alaska National Wildlife Refuge System offices are inviting proposals that support Alaskan natural resource management and science camps, both of which fall within the CCS program emphasis for this cycle. The announcement also notes that a limited number of proposals will be accepted for the winter period (October through February) of Fiscal Year 2011, giving applicants a small additional window for projects planned for that seasonal timeframe. A central eligibility and competitiveness factor is that proposals must show a strong working relationship between a non-federal group and an Alaska National Wildlife Refuge, since the program is designed to strengthen cooperative, on-the-ground refuge partnerships rather than fund stand-alone efforts that are not clearly tied to refuge priorities.
Awards are expected to be made using cooperative agreements, grants, and potentially other mechanisms listed in the notice. The total estimated funding available is about $700,000, with an anticipated 60 awards. Individual awards are relatively small to moderate in size, with an award floor of $1,000 and an award ceiling of $40,000, which suggests the program is intended to seed and support many partner-driven projects rather than concentrate resources into a handful of large grants. The activity categories associated with the opportunity include education, environment, and natural resources, aligning with the emphasis on science camps and natural resource management work in Alaska refuges. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.642 (Challenge Cost Share).
The opportunity was posted and created on November 23, 2009, with an application deadline (original and current closing date) of January 11, 2010, and an archive date of February 10, 2010. Eligible applicants are listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may apply, provided they meet any specific eligibility clarifications described in the full announcement and can demonstrate the required refuge partnership and matching structure implied by CCS policy. Applicants are directed to the Alaska refuge grants webpage for full instructions and application materials: http://alaska.fws.gov/nwr/visitor/grants.htm. For assistance accessing the announcement or navigating the process, the point of contact listed is Kristen Gilbert, Challenge Cost Share Coordinator, at 907-786-3391.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the 2010 Challenge Cost Share Program?
The 2010 Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program is a discretionary funding opportunity run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Region 7), through the National Wildlife Refuge System in Alaska. It is designed to protect and conserve wildlife resources by using federally appropriated funds to attract and multiply support from non-federal partners.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 70181AR013.
Who administers this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Region 7), via the National Wildlife Refuge System in Alaska.
What is the purpose of the Challenge Cost Share (CCS) approach?
The core purpose is to protect and conserve wildlife resources by leveraging federal funds with non-federal support so that refuge-related conservation and education work can be carried out at a larger scale than federal dollars alone would allow.
Is cost sharing required?
The opportunity record lists the cost-sharing requirement as "No," but the program description explains that CCS is fundamentally a federal matching funds approach that relies on partnerships and non-federal contributions.
How does matching work under this program?
The program is built around partnerships that combine federal funds with non-federal contributions. Non-federal match can include cash or in-kind support (valued contributions such as labor, equipment use, materials, supplies, and volunteer time).
What types of contributions can count as non-federal match?
Non-federal match may include direct cash contributions as well as in-kind support assigned a value, such as volunteer or partner labor, use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
Who can provide the non-federal match?
Partners providing match may include state and local governments, private individuals, nonprofits and other private organizations, businesses, and charitable groups.
Is there a limit on how much of the project can be funded with federal sources?
Yes. Service policy states that no more than 50 percent of the total project cost may come from federally funded sources, meaning projects are expected to be supported at least equally by non-federal inputs when considering the total project budget.
What kinds of projects are Alaska National Wildlife Refuge System offices looking to fund in 2010?
For 2010, Alaska National Wildlife Refuge System offices are inviting proposals that support Alaskan natural resource management and science camps, which are identified as program emphases for this cycle.
Are projects outside the main season considered?
Yes. The announcement notes that a limited number of proposals will be accepted for the winter period (October through February) of Fiscal Year 2011.
How important is the relationship with a National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska?
It is central to eligibility and competitiveness. Proposals must show a strong working relationship between a non-federal group and an Alaska National Wildlife Refuge, since the program is designed to strengthen cooperative, on-the-ground refuge partnerships rather than fund stand-alone efforts that are not clearly tied to refuge priorities.
What award mechanisms may be used?
Awards are expected to be made using cooperative agreements, grants, and potentially other mechanisms listed in the notice.
How much funding is available in total?
The total estimated funding available is about $700,000.
How many awards are expected?
Approximately 60 awards are anticipated.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The award floor is $1,000 and the award ceiling is $40,000.
What does the award size suggest about the program's intent?
The relatively small-to-moderate award sizes suggest the program is intended to seed and support many partner-driven projects rather than concentrate resources into a small number of large grants.
What activity categories are associated with this opportunity?
The activity categories include education, environment, and natural resources.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with Challenge Cost Share is 15.642.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on November 23, 2009.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) is January 11, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is February 10, 2010.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may apply, provided they meet any specific eligibility clarifications in the full announcement and can demonstrate the refuge partnership and matching structure implied by CCS policy.
Where can applicants find full instructions and application materials?
Applicants are directed to the Alaska refuge grants webpage for full instructions and application materials: http://alaska.fws.gov/nwr/visitor/grants.htm.
Who can applicants contact for help with this opportunity?
The point of contact is Kristen Gilbert, Challenge Cost Share Coordinator. Phone: 907-786-3391.
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