Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00365
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Americas Great Outdoors Landscape Stewardship Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.654 Visitor Facility Enhancements Refuges and Wildlife.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 20, 2013 and posted on Sep 11, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 23, 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 $155,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $155,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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.
- This opportunity is not a request for applications. The determination not to compete is based on Department policy (505 DM 2.14, B), and is within the discretion of the Agenvcy.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Americas Great Outdoors Landscape Stewardship Program (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00365) is a discretionary, cooperative agreement administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) managing implementation of the program's second year. The focus of this opportunity is not on launching brand-new projects, but on continuing and strengthening work already funded in the first year. In practical terms, year two funding is meant to provide capacity-building support to the same organizations selected previously, recognizing that meaningful conservation and stewardship across large landscapes usually requires sustained investment over multiple years rather than one-time, short-duration grants.
The central purpose of the program is organizational strengthening tied to large-landscape stewardship. Rather than funding a single isolated activity, the program is designed to help participating groups build the staffing, partnerships, planning, and operational capability needed to succeed at a landscape scale. The year two phase is framed as a continuation that builds directly on year one results. Applicants invited to apply for year two funding are expected to clearly document what they accomplished during the first year, describe barriers or impediments they encountered, and lay out how the second year funds will be used to overcome those challenges and improve the likelihood of long-term success.
A key detail is that this posting explicitly states it is not a request for applications. The agency notes that the decision not to compete the award is based on internal Department policy (505 DM 2.14, B) and is within the agency's discretion. Although the eligibility field is listed as "unrestricted" in a general sense, the narrative makes it clear that year two proposals are by invitation and limited to prior year awardees, meaning new applicants should not expect to be able to compete for this funding cycle.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity lists a single expected award, with total estimated funding of $155,000. The award ceiling and award floor are both $155,000, which strongly suggests one fixed-size award rather than a range of potential amounts. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated. The activity categories associated with the opportunity are education, environment, and natural resources, and it is connected to CFDA number 15.654 (Visitor Facility Enhancements - Refuges and Wildlife), reflecting its alignment with broader refuge and wildlife-related enhancement and stewardship objectives.
The timeline information reflects a short window typical of a continuation or invited proposal process. The opportunity was posted September 11, 2013, created September 20, 2013, with an original closing date of September 16, 2013, later updated to a current closing date of September 23, 2013, and an archive date of October 4, 2013. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed point of contact is Gerri Watkins (USFWS), Management Analysis, at 703-358-2101 and GerriWatkins@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Americas Great Outdoors Landscape Stewardship Program (F13AS00365)?
This is a discretionary, cooperative agreement opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). For the program's second year, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is managing implementation.
Is this opportunity funding brand-new projects?
No. The stated focus is not on launching new projects. Year two funding is intended to continue and strengthen work that was already funded in the first year.
What is the main purpose of year two funding?
Year two funding is designed as capacity-building support for the same organizations selected previously. The emphasis is on organizational strengthening tied to large-landscape stewardship, including building staffing, partnerships, planning, and operational capability to succeed at a landscape scale.
What does "organizational strengthening tied to large-landscape stewardship" mean in this program?
Rather than supporting a single isolated activity, the program is meant to strengthen the participating organization so it can carry out conservation and stewardship across large landscapes. The opportunity highlights needs such as staff capacity, partnerships, planning, and operational capability.
Who is eligible to apply for year two funding?
Although the eligibility field is listed as "unrestricted," the narrative makes clear that year two proposals are by invitation and limited to prior year awardees. New applicants should not expect to compete in this funding cycle.
Is this announcement a request for applications (RFA)?
No. The posting explicitly states it is not a request for applications.
Why is the award not being competed?
The announcement states that the decision not to compete the award is based on internal Department policy (505 DM 2.14, B) and that this decision is within the agency's discretion.
What are applicants expected to include in a year two proposal?
Invited applicants are expected to (1) document what they accomplished during the first year, (2) describe barriers or impediments encountered, and (3) explain how second-year funds will be used to overcome those challenges and improve the likelihood of long-term success.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
The opportunity lists a single expected award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $155,000.
What is the award ceiling and floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as $155,000, indicating a fixed-size award rather than a range of award amounts.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the provided information.
What type of funding instrument is this?
It is described as a discretionary, cooperative agreement.
What activity categories are associated with this funding opportunity?
The associated activity categories are education, environment, and natural resources.
What CFDA number is this opportunity connected to?
The opportunity is connected to CFDA 15.654 (Visitor Facility Enhancements - Refuges and Wildlife).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on September 11, 2013. It had an original closing date of September 16, 2013, which was later updated to a current closing date of September 23, 2013. The archive date is October 4, 2013.
Who manages implementation for the program's second year?
NFWF (the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation) is managing implementation of the program's second year.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Gerri Watkins (USFWS), Management Analysis. Phone: 703-358-2101. Email: GerriWatkins@fws.gov.
What does the short application window suggest about this opportunity?
The timeline reflects a short window that is typical of a continuation or invited proposal process, consistent with the narrative that year two funding is limited to previously selected organizations.
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