Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS DMA AFWA
Apply for FWS DMA AFWA
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "AFWA/CITES" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 31, 2010 and posted on Aug 31, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 14, 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 $25,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a notice of intent to award. There is no application process for this notice. This is a single source announcement under justification 505 DM 2.14, B(1)Unsolicited proposal The proposed award is the result of an unsolicited assistance application which represents a unique or innovative idea, method or approach which is not the subject of a current or planned contract or assistance award, but which is deemed advantageous to the program objectives and 505 DM 2.14, B(4) Unique Qualifications The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon a variety of demonstrable factors such as location, property ownership,voluntary support capacity, cost sharing ability, if applicable, technical expertise, or other such unique qualifications. The Division of Management Authority intends to enter into an agreement with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. The grant will be used to provide financial assistance to states with expenditures directly associated with participation of four regional AFWA CITES Technical Work Group representatives and the AFWA International Relations Director at national and international CITES meetings.
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Opportunity Summary:
The AFWA/CITES grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: FWS DMA AFWA) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Division of Management Authority, focused on supporting state-level participation in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) policy and technical discussions. The core purpose of the award is to cover direct, meeting-related expenses so that four regional representatives from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA) CITES Technical Work Group, along with the AFWA International Relations Director, can take part in key national and international meetings where CITES issues are discussed and decisions are shaped. The funding is aimed at practical participation costs tied to attendance and engagement, rather than staffing or salary support.
The activities supported by the grant include participation in meetings with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Interagency CITES Coordination Committee, and the CITES Plants and Animals Committees, as well as sessions connected to the CITES Table of the Trilateral Committee for Wildlife and Ecosystem Conservation and Management. It also covers other national and regional meetings where CITES appears on the agenda. In plain terms, the grant is meant to ensure that state fish and wildlife agencies have a consistent seat at the table when CITES proposals and related actions are being developed, debated, and advanced toward consideration by the CITES Parties.
A major emphasis of the opportunity is representation of the collective interests of the 50 state fish and wildlife agencies. Through the AFWA CITES Technical Work Group, states coordinate technical input and policy perspectives on proposals that may affect wildlife conservation, regulated trade, management authorities, and state-led conservation programs. By helping fund travel and participation costs, the award supports informed state engagement in discussions that can influence how species are listed, how trade is regulated, and how conservation responsibilities are shared across state, federal, and international frameworks.
This opportunity is structured as a single expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $25,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed. The award ceiling and floor are both shown as $0, which typically indicates the notice is not using standard competitive ranges and instead reflects an intent-to-award format rather than an open competition with variable award sizes. The Funding Activity Category is Environment, and the assistance instrument is a Grant.
Importantly, this notice is not open for general application. It is explicitly described as a Notice of Intent to Award with no application process. The announcement is characterized as a single-source action based on specific Department of the Interior justification criteria (505 DM 2.14). The reasons cited include that the proposed award stems from an unsolicited assistance application presenting a unique or innovative approach advantageous to program objectives, and that the applicant has unique qualifications to perform the activity (such as technical expertise and capacity). FWS states it intends to enter into an agreement with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, meaning AFWA is the intended recipient.
From a compliance and program-need standpoint, the announcement notes that this grant helps FWS meet obligations under 43 CFR Part 24.5. While the notice does not spell out every requirement in that regulation, the intent is clear: facilitating structured coordination and participation tied to CITES implementation and related federal responsibilities, with state agency voices included in the process.
Timing details show the opportunity was posted and created on Aug 31, 2010, with an original and current closing date of Sep 14, 2010, and an archive date of Oct 14, 2010. The administering agency is the Fish and Wildlife Service. For access issues or questions, the notice lists Craig Hoover (703-358-2162) and Project Officer Holly Robinson (703-358-2261), with HollyRobinson@fws.gov as the technical contact.
AFWA/CITES Grant Opportunity (FWS DMA AFWA) - FAQs
What is the AFWA/CITES grant opportunity?
The AFWA/CITES grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: FWS DMA AFWA) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Division of Management Authority. It is focused on supporting state-level participation in policy and technical discussions related to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The core purpose is to cover direct, meeting-related expenses so key state wildlife agency representatives can participate in important national and international meetings where CITES issues are discussed and decisions are shaped. The emphasis is on practical costs tied to attendance and engagement, not staffing or salary support.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service states it intends to enter into an agreement with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA). AFWA is the intended recipient named in the notice.
Is this opportunity open to the general public or other applicants?
No. The notice is explicitly described as a Notice of Intent to Award and states there is no application process. It is not open for general application.
Why is there no application process for this opportunity?
The notice describes this as a single-source action based on specific Department of the Interior justification criteria (505 DM 2.14). The reasons cited include that the proposed award stems from an unsolicited assistance application presenting a unique or innovative approach advantageous to program objectives, and that the applicant has unique qualifications (such as technical expertise and capacity) to perform the activity.
What kinds of expenses does the grant support?
The award is intended to cover direct, meeting-related expenses tied to participation. It is aimed at enabling attendance and engagement in CITES-related meetings, rather than paying for staffing or salaries.
Does the grant fund salaries or staffing?
No. The description emphasizes that funding is aimed at practical participation costs related to meeting attendance and engagement, rather than staffing or salary support.
Who is expected to participate using this funding?
The grant is designed to support participation by four regional representatives from the AFWA CITES Technical Work Group, along with the AFWA International Relations Director.
What activities and meetings are covered under this grant?
Supported activities include participation in meetings with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Interagency CITES Coordination Committee, and the CITES Plants and Animals Committees. It also includes sessions connected to the CITES Table of the Trilateral Committee for Wildlife and Ecosystem Conservation and Management, as well as other national and regional meetings where CITES appears on the agenda.
What is the practical goal of funding attendance at these meetings?
The grant is meant to ensure state fish and wildlife agencies have consistent representation when CITES proposals and related actions are being developed, debated, and advanced toward consideration by the CITES Parties.
How does this grant support state fish and wildlife agencies?
Through the AFWA CITES Technical Work Group, states coordinate technical input and policy perspectives on proposals that may affect wildlife conservation, regulated trade, management authorities, and state-led conservation programs. By supporting participation costs, the award helps maintain informed state engagement in discussions that can influence listings, trade regulation, and conservation responsibilities across state, federal, and international frameworks.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The opportunity lists a single expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $25,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the notice.
Why does the notice show the award ceiling and floor as $0?
The award ceiling and floor are both shown as $0, which typically indicates the notice is not using standard competitive ranges and instead reflects an intent-to-award format rather than an open competition with variable award sizes. The notice also states it is a Notice of Intent to Award and not open for general application.
What is the funding activity category and assistance instrument?
The Funding Activity Category is Environment, and the assistance instrument is a Grant.
Which FWS office is administering this opportunity?
The administering agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), and the grant is associated with the Division of Management Authority.
How does this grant relate to federal compliance requirements?
The notice states the grant helps FWS meet obligations under 43 CFR Part 24.5. While the announcement does not list all details of that regulation, it links the award to facilitating structured coordination and participation connected to CITES implementation and related federal responsibilities, with state agency involvement in the process.
When was this opportunity posted and what are the key dates?
The opportunity was posted and created on Aug 31, 2010. The original and current closing date is Sep 14, 2010, and the archive date is Oct 14, 2010.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues?
The notice lists Craig Hoover at 703-358-2162 for access issues or questions.
Who is the technical contact (Project Officer) for this opportunity?
The Project Officer is Holly Robinson, reachable at 703-358-2261 or by email at HollyRobinson@fws.gov.
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