Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00169
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2013 Friends Volunteers and Invasive Species" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 10, 2013 and posted on May 10, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2013 Friends Volunteers and Invasive Species grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00169) was a discretionary U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) grant under the Natural Resources activity area, tied to CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance). It was issued by FWS Headquarters, Region 7 (Alaska) and was designed to support work in and around Alaska National Wildlife Refuges where invasive species pose growing risks to wildlife, habitat, and long-term ecosystem integrity. The core purpose was to strengthen on-the-ground capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to invasive species impacts by partnering with established volunteer organizations and "Friends" groups associated with refuges.
This notice was explicitly not a competitive solicitation. The agency stated it intended to make a single-source financial assistance award under the authority referenced as 505 DM 2.14.B, specifically involving the Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges. Because it was single-source, the government did not plan to accept or review proposals from the public, and the award was scheduled to be made about 15 days after the notice date. In practice, that means the announcement functioned more as a public transparency notice rather than an open call for applicants.
The opportunity highlighted why invasive species are such a priority for refuge managers: invasive plants, animals, and pathogens can be difficult to control once established, often require sustained effort over many years, and demand more staff time and funding than many refuges can provide on their own. The notice emphasized that Alaska, in particular, still contains many relatively intact ecosystems, so preventing new invasions and addressing early infestations can have outsized conservation benefits compared to places where invasive species are already widespread. By leveraging organized volunteer networks and Friends groups, the Refuge System aimed to expand field capacity and community involvement to address these threats to fish and wildlife habitat.
Funding was modest but targeted: the estimated total funding was $30,000, with an award ceiling of $30,000 and an award floor of $10,000, and the agency expected to make one award. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which typically makes it easier for nonprofit partners to carry out projects without needing to raise additional cash match. Eligibility, as listed, was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), aligning with the focus on Friends groups and similar volunteer-based nonprofit partners.
Key dates show it was posted May 10, 2013, with an original and current closing date of May 28, 2013, and it was archived June 27, 2013. Even though a closing date was listed, the single-source nature indicates the agency was not seeking competing applications; the timeline mainly supports administrative processing and public notice requirements.
For additional details, the announcement provided a point of contact for access issues: Kristen Gilbert, Youth, Volunteers, Grants Coordinator, at 907-786-3391 or kristengilbert@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and number of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the "2013 Friends Volunteers and Invasive Species" grant opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00169.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
This was a discretionary financial assistance grant offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
Which FWS office issued the notice?
The notice was issued by FWS Headquarters, Region 7 (Alaska).
What activity area and CFDA program is this tied to?
The grant was under the Natural Resources activity area and tied to CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
What was the main purpose of the grant?
The core purpose was to strengthen on-the-ground capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to invasive species impacts by partnering with established volunteer organizations and "Friends" groups connected to Alaska National Wildlife Refuges.
Where were the funded activities intended to take place?
Projects were intended to support work in and around Alaska National Wildlife Refuges, where invasive species pose growing risks to wildlife, habitat, and long-term ecosystem integrity.
Why did the notice emphasize invasive species as a priority?
The notice explained that invasive plants, animals, and pathogens can be difficult to control once established, often require sustained effort over many years, and can demand more staff time and funding than many refuges can provide on their own.
Why was Alaska specifically highlighted in the opportunity?
The opportunity highlighted that Alaska still contains many relatively intact ecosystems, so preventing new invasions and addressing early infestations can produce outsized conservation benefits compared to areas where invasive species are already widespread.
Was this a competitive grant open to the public?
No. The notice explicitly stated it was not a competitive solicitation.
What does "single-source" mean in the context of this announcement?
The agency stated it intended to make a single-source financial assistance award. In practical terms, that meant the government did not plan to accept or review proposals from the public, and the announcement primarily served as a public transparency notice rather than an open call for applicants.
Who was the intended recipient for the single-source award?
The notice referenced a single-source award involving the Friends of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges.
Did the agency plan to accept applications or proposals from other organizations?
No. Because it was single-source, the agency stated it did not plan to accept or review proposals from the public.
How many awards did the agency expect to make?
The agency expected to make one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding was $30,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $30,000 and the award floor was $10,000.
Was a cost share or match required?
No. The notice stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was listed as eligible to receive funding?
Eligibility, as listed, was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
How does the listed eligibility relate to the purpose of the grant?
The listed eligibility aligned with the focus on volunteer organizations and "Friends" groups associated with refuges, which are commonly structured as 501(c)(3) nonprofit partners.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 10, 2013.
What were the original and current closing dates?
The original closing date and the current closing date were both May 28, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 27, 2013.
If it was single-source, why did it still show a closing date?
Even though a closing date was listed, the single-source nature indicates the agency was not seeking competing applications; the timeline mainly supported administrative processing and public notice requirements.
How soon after the notice did the agency plan to make the award?
The agency indicated the award was scheduled to be made about 15 days after the notice date.
What authority did the agency cite for making a single-source award?
The notice referenced the authority as 505 DM 2.14.B for the single-source financial assistance award.
What kinds of organizations were intended to help expand capacity on the ground?
The opportunity emphasized partnering with established volunteer organizations and Friends groups to expand field capacity and community involvement around Alaska National Wildlife Refuges.
Who was the point of contact for access issues and what are the contact details?
The point of contact listed for access issues was Kristen Gilbert, Youth, Volunteers, Grants Coordinator. Phone: 907-786-3391. Email: kristengilbert@fws.gov.
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