Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00229
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education employment, labor and training environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alaska Peninsula Becharof Youth Ambassador Program" 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 Jun 10, 2014 and posted on Jun 11, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000.00 in funding.
- 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).
- Single Source Bristol Bay Native Association Proposals must demonstrate a strong partnership between the Cooperator and Alaska Peninsula/Becharof refuges and between the surrounding communities..
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Opportunity Summary:
The Alaska Peninsula Becharof Youth Ambassador Program (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00229) is a discretionary U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funding opportunity offered through the Alaska Peninsula/Becharof National Wildlife Refuge. The goal is to jointly design and carry out a new education, employment, and job-training initiative for high school and college-age youth who live on or near the refuge. The program is intended to connect local young people to real, paid work experiences and practical training tied to natural resource management, while also building longer-term community involvement in refuge stewardship and conservation-related careers.
Funding is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the Fish and Wildlife Service expects to play an active role alongside the recipient rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The opportunity anticipates a single award, with total estimated funding of $20,000. The award amount is essentially fixed for this solicitation, with an award ceiling and floor both listed at $20,000. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants are expected to contribute some level of non-federal support, which could take the form specified in the full announcement (often cash, in-kind services, staff time, equipment, or other eligible contributions depending on the grant terms).
The activity focus spans education, employment and training, environment, and natural resources. It is associated with CFDA number 15.676, Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs, aligning it with broader federal efforts to involve young people in conservation education and career pathways. Proposals are expected to show clear, working partnerships: not only between the selected cooperator and refuge staff, but also among the surrounding communities connected to the Alaska Peninsula/Becharof refuges. In other words, the program is meant to be community-rooted and collaboratively delivered, not designed in isolation.
Eligibility for this particular opportunity is listed as single source to the Bristol Bay Native Association, meaning the agency intends to fund that organization specifically rather than open competition among a wide range of applicants. Even with single-source eligibility, the proposal still needs to demonstrate strong collaboration and a credible plan for how youth will be recruited, trained, supervised, and provided meaningful work that supports refuge-related natural resource management needs. The original posting date was June 11, 2014, with a closing date of June 20, 2014, and the opportunity was later archived on December 31, 2014.
For additional details, the announcement referenced the refuge partnerships page at http://www.fws.gov/refuge/AlaskaPeninsula/whatwedo/partnerships.html. The listed point of contact was Katherine Smiley at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (phone 907-786-3412, email KatherineSmiley@fws.gov) for help accessing the full announcement or clarifying requirements.
Alaska Peninsula Becharof Youth Ambassador Program (F14AS00229) - FAQs
What is the Alaska Peninsula Becharof Youth Ambassador Program grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) funding opportunity offered through the Alaska Peninsula/Becharof National Wildlife Refuge. The purpose is to jointly design and carry out a new education, employment, and job-training initiative for high school and college-age youth who live on or near the refuge.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00229.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, associated with the Alaska Peninsula/Becharof National Wildlife Refuge.
What is the main goal of the program?
The goal is to connect local young people to real, paid work experiences and practical training tied to natural resource management, while also building longer-term community involvement in refuge stewardship and conservation-related careers.
Who is the program intended to serve?
The initiative is intended for high school and college-age youth who live on or near the Alaska Peninsula/Becharof National Wildlife Refuge.
What kinds of activities does the program focus on?
The activity focus spans education, employment and training, environment, and natural resources, with an emphasis on practical, refuge-related natural resource management work and training.
Is the youth work experience expected to be paid?
Yes. The opportunity is intended to connect youth to real, paid work experiences along with practical training.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the Fish and Wildlife Service expects to play an active role alongside the recipient rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
How many awards does this opportunity expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
How much funding is available?
Total estimated funding is $20,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
For this solicitation, the award ceiling and award floor are both listed at $20,000, meaning the award amount is essentially fixed at $20,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants are expected to contribute some level of non-federal support, as specified in the full announcement.
What might qualify as non-federal cost share or match for this opportunity?
The description indicates non-federal support could take forms typically allowed under grant terms, such as cash, in-kind services, staff time, equipment, or other eligible contributions, depending on the full announcement requirements.
What is the CFDA number associated with this funding?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.676, Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs.
What does the program expect in terms of partnerships and collaboration?
Proposals are expected to show clear, working partnerships between the selected cooperator and refuge staff, as well as collaboration among the surrounding communities connected to the Alaska Peninsula/Becharof refuges. The program is meant to be community-rooted and collaboratively delivered, not designed in isolation.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is listed as single source to the Bristol Bay Native Association, meaning the agency intends to fund that organization specifically rather than open the opportunity to broad competition.
If eligibility is single source, does a proposal still need to be submitted?
Yes. Even with single-source eligibility, the proposal is still expected to demonstrate strong collaboration and a credible plan for how youth will be recruited, trained, supervised, and provided meaningful work that supports refuge-related natural resource management needs.
What kinds of planning details are expected in the proposal?
Based on the description, the proposal should credibly explain how youth will be recruited, trained, supervised, and placed into meaningful work experiences that align with refuge natural resource management needs, while also reflecting partnership and community involvement.
When was this opportunity originally posted and when did it close?
The original posting date was June 11, 2014, and the closing date was June 20, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on December 31, 2014.
Where can I find additional background information referenced by the announcement?
The announcement referenced the refuge partnerships page at http://www.fws.gov/refuge/AlaskaPeninsula/whatwedo/partnerships.html.
Who is the point of contact for questions about this opportunity?
The listed point of contact is Katherine Smiley at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Phone: 907-786-3412. Email: KatherineSmiley@fws.gov.
What can the point of contact help with?
The point of contact was listed for help accessing the full announcement or clarifying requirements.
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