Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00124
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the community development education environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Adventure Clubs of San Diego Refuges" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.676 Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 6, 2015 and posted on Mar 6, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 7, 2015 This is a Notice of Intent to Make an Award to Outdoor Outreach. No compition is expected. Do not respond.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $88,570.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $88,570.00 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 "Adventure Clubs of San Diego Refuges" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00124) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant announcement focused on youth engagement, outdoor education, and environmental stewardship in San Diego County. The project centers on supporting Outdoor Outreach, a San Diego-based nonprofit with a long-running track record of operating outdoor recreation clubs that introduce low-income youth to public lands and outdoor activities. The intent is to use structured "Adventure Club" programming to connect young people, many of whom may be visiting natural areas for the first time, with hands-on recreation, conservation learning, and stewardship experiences in refuge settings.
This funding notice is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Make an Award to Outdoor Outreach, meaning it is not a competitive solicitation. The announcement states that no competition is expected and instructs potential respondents not to apply, reflecting that the agency has identified the recipient in advance based on relevant experience and established partnerships. The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates that the Fish and Wildlife Service expects to have substantial involvement in the project, such as coordinating activities on refuge lands, aligning programming with refuge management goals, and supporting delivery of environmental education and stewardship components.
The opportunity is tied to CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 15.676, "Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs," and is categorized under community development, education, and environment. The estimated total funding is $88,570, with an award ceiling of $88,570 and no required cost share or matching funds. While the eligibility category listed is 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education), the notice makes clear that the intended awardee is Outdoor Outreach.
Programmatically, the description emphasizes Outdoor Outreach's experience working with federal, state, and local partners to deliver memorable, well-supported outdoor experiences for youth. It specifically notes prior Adventure Club events held at Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge and stewardship events connected to Tijuana River Action Month, suggesting the funded work builds on existing refuge-based programming and community conservation efforts in the Tijuana River watershed area. The overall thrust is to expand or continue youth-focused outings and service projects that blend recreation with environmental education and stewardship on or connected to San Diego-area refuge lands.
Key administrative dates include a posted and created date of March 6, 2015, an original and current closing date of April 7, 2015, and an archive date of April 9, 2015. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the contact listed is Deetta Gibbons at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (619-476-9150, deettagibbons@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Adventure Clubs of San Diego Refuges" funding opportunity?
"Adventure Clubs of San Diego Refuges" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary grant announcement focused on youth engagement, outdoor education, and environmental stewardship in San Diego County. The project is centered on structured "Adventure Club" programming that connects young people with hands-on outdoor recreation, conservation learning, and stewardship experiences in refuge settings.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00124.
Who is the awarding agency?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Is this a competitive grant that organizations can apply for?
No. This notice is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Make an Award to Outdoor Outreach. The announcement states that no competition is expected and instructs potential respondents not to apply.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended awardee is Outdoor Outreach, a San Diego-based nonprofit with a long-running track record of operating outdoor recreation clubs for youth.
Why does the notice say not to apply?
Because the agency has identified the recipient in advance based on relevant experience and established partnerships. The notice is not presented as an open solicitation.
What type of award is being used for this project?
The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
Based on the notice, a Cooperative Agreement indicates the Fish and Wildlife Service expects substantial involvement in the project. Examples described include coordinating activities on refuge lands, aligning programming with refuge management goals, and supporting delivery of environmental education and stewardship components.
What is the Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 15.676, titled "Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs."
What is the main purpose of the funded work?
The intent is to support Adventure Club programming that introduces low-income youth to public lands and outdoor activities, especially youth who may be visiting natural areas for the first time, while blending recreation with environmental education and stewardship experiences in refuge settings.
What geographic area does the project focus on?
The project focuses on San Diego County, with programming connected to San Diego-area refuge lands.
Which refuge locations or conservation areas are mentioned in the description?
The notice references prior Adventure Club events held at Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge and stewardship events connected to Tijuana River Action Month, indicating a connection to the Tijuana River watershed area.
What kinds of activities are highlighted in the program description?
The description emphasizes youth-focused outings and service projects that combine outdoor recreation with conservation learning and environmental stewardship, including refuge-based programming and stewardship events.
What categories does the opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under community development, education, and environment.
How much funding is available under this announcement?
The estimated total funding is $88,570.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $88,570.
Is cost sharing or matching funding required?
No. The notice states there is no required cost share or matching funds.
What eligibility category is listed for this opportunity?
The eligibility category listed is 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the notice also makes clear the intended awardee is Outdoor Outreach.
What are the key administrative dates for this funding notice?
The posted and created date is March 6, 2015. The original and current closing date is April 7, 2015. The archive date is April 9, 2015.
Who should be contacted for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The contact listed is Deetta Gibbons at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What contact details are provided for the listed point of contact?
Phone: 619-476-9150. Email: deettagibbons@fws.gov.
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